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[ChrisD.]

Any day.

Cheers, have you done any testing on the TR blocks? I usually get EK but the Phanteks one looks nice.

Also, is there much difference between 3000 and 3200? There's a big price difference! I'll initially be running 128GB with a view to move to 256GB down the line.

 

[sandys]

I have the Phanteks c399a on mine, seems pretty handy even when I crank the volts right up.

 

[StriderX]

What’s the probability that a 48 core 3980 is on the cards?

I don’t know how feasible it is to add more in the empty space near the other chips.

 

[ChrisD.]

Annoyingly I can't find any 128GB kits which are 4x32GB DIMMs. So I think I'll stick to 128GB, but that then opens up the fact I could use a 3950X instead. Bah! Then again my lab is using 120 GB at the minute so 256GB may be the only (expensive) option.

 

[Journey]

Annoyingly I can't find any 128GB kits which are 4x32GB DIMMs. So I think I'll stick to 128GB, but that then opens up the fact I could use a 3950X instead. Bah! Then again my lab is using 120 GB at the minute so 256GB may be the only (expensive) option.

Are you looking to keep your current 128GB kit?

 

[ChrisD.]

Probably not as it's quite slow, I'll be selling it. I have 192GB in total.

 

[Journey]

Probably not as it's quite slow, I'll be selling it. I have 192GB in total.

In which case get the 8x 32GB kit of Corsair RAM CMK256GX4M8E3200C16 or buy four of the 2x 32GB kits at the same time CMK64GX4M2E3200C16 total cost for either option will be ~£1150. At £4.50 per GB it is good value and good performance, and great compatibility.

 

[Gibbo]

In which case get the 8x 32GB kit of Corsair RAM CMK256GX4M8E3200C16 or buy four of the 2x 32GB kits at the same time CMK64GX4M2E3200C16 total cost for either option will be ~£1150. At £4.50 per GB it is good value and good performance, and great compatibility.

Yep already complained to Corsair about lack of 3000, 3200 and 3600 128G Quad kits and also suggested they make some 8 stick 256G kits, they said they will sort it but in meantime have suggested as above, just buy several dual kits if one cannot wait. We have also tested internally and adding dual kits together works just fine.

 

[ChrisD.]

In which case get the 8x 32GB kit of Corsair RAM CMK256GX4M8E3200C16 or buy four of the 2x 32GB kits at the same time CMK64GX4M2E3200C16 total cost for either option will be ~£1150. At £4.50 per GB it is good value and good performance, and great compatibility.

How about this, seems well priced:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...00c16-3200mhz-dual-channel-kit-my-4cc-cs.html

 

[Journey]

How about this, seems well priced:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...00c16-3200mhz-dual-channel-kit-my-4cc-cs.html

Basically the same RAM with RGB added for extra effect, cost.

 

[Gibbo]

Hi there

Best kit for your needs is this one, value for money wise:


Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (2x32GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C15 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit (Black) @ £278.99 inc VAT



CMK64GX4M2E3200C16, 3200MHz RAM Speed, CAS 16-20-20-38 Timings, 1.35v VDIMM, Lifetime Warranty with OcUK.



Only £278.99 inc VAT.

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Should be a very good price also.

 

[ChrisD.]

Thanks @Gibbo, any idea on delivery for the 3960X and boards?

 

[Gibbo]

Thanks @Gibbo, any idea on delivery for the 3960X and boards?

3960X due any day, 3970X due next week, motherboards also anyday.

 

[LePhuronn]

What’s the probability that a 48 core 3980 is on the cards?

I don’t know how feasible it is to add more in the empty space near the other chips.

It looks like the 3960X and 3970X are using 4 chiplets on the package. The package is the same dimensions as EPYC which is designed for 8 chiplets, as we all know. 3990X will use all 8 chiplets spaces (8x8 cores), so the 3980X would use 8x6 cores.

The 3990X looks like it's intended to be an Intel-crushing Halo product done for no other reason than AMD can, the omission of 3980X right now shows AMD can cater for a 48 core model if there is a call for it.

And I tell you something, I think there will be. I see the 3990X coming in about 3 grand. At that price I can see it being in big demand for those that would make use of it. There'd be no reason then not to offer a 48 core version somewhere around £2,400

 

[StriderX]

It looks like the 3960X and 3970X are using 4 chiplets on the package. The package is the same dimensions as EPYC which is designed for 8 chiplets, as we all know. 3990X will use all 8 chiplets spaces (8x8 cores), so the 3980X would use 8x6 cores.

The 3990X looks like it's intended to be an Intel-crushing Halo product done for no other reason than AMD can, the omission of 3980X right now shows AMD can cater for a 48 core model if there is a call for it.

I suppose beyond possible issues that might be occurring, it’s likely that they’re holding on to these products to release later for mindshare/PR purposes when intel pushes out something next year?

The initial products are so good that AMD can hold it for those occasions when it could use an ego boost.

 

[LePhuronn]

The initial products are so good that AMD can hold it for those occasions when it could use an ego boost.

True, but the 3990X is confirmed for next year. That's not for ego, that's for Intel getting its threads ripped. 48 cores can be held back for ego purposes as you say.

 

[ChrisD.]

3960X due any day, 3970X due next week, motherboards also anyday.

Thanks, have you tested any of the boards? GB vs Asus ec?

 

[Gibbo]

Thanks, have you tested any of the boards? GB vs Asus ec?

Asus seem great.

 

[Journey]

Thanks, have you tested any of the boards? GB vs Asus ec?

I'm using the ASRock Taichi, but it is crap at the moment, the BIOS is not at all stable. I'd avoid it for now!

 

[ChrisD.]

Asus seem great.

I'm using the ASRock Taichi, but it is crap at the moment, the BIOS is not at all stable. I'd avoid it for now!