AMD Zen 2 (Ryzen 3000) - *** NO COMPETITOR HINTING ***

[humbug]

That's what I wanted to type, same here exactly that with posting

The joys of being a guinea pig.

I don't mind too much, everything is fine if you don't mess with it and they are ending a decade of stagnation, to do that you have to step outside the safe norms. i think AMD are managing the pitfalls inevitable from that quite well.

 

[Zeed]

Fresh Beta Bios (ABB) for X370/470 ASUS: X370 X470 AGESA 1003AB Bioses - Page 41

was about to check lol Should have linked Shaminos post


Remember those are Release candidates so bit better than beta

Non fully validated ABB versions of 370/470 if you wish to try

https://www.dropbox.com/s/i2niylkkh0z28o8/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-WIFI-ASUS-2701.rar?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4mgdinkmn5e1kq1/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO-ASUS-2701.rar?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/b9a6xp23p39mk6t/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-EXTREME-ASUS-7401.rar?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/j4jm5i1db55uc6f/CROSSHAIR-VI-HERO-ASUS-7401.rar?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/n6hqb8q0l66wrri/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VI-HERO-WIFI-AC-ASUS-7401.rar?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/p86b1o2frnsw25r/ROG-STRIX-X470-I-GAMING-ASUS-2701.rar?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zeuq42zor2ki47y/ROG-STRIX-B450-I-GAMING-ASUS-2701.rar?dl=0

 

[Dirk Diggler]

The joys of being a guinea pig.

I don't mind too much, everything is fine if you don't mess with it and they are ending a decade of stagnation, to do that you have to step outside the safe norms. i think AMD are managing the pitfalls inevitable from that quite well.

This is a luxury that few other companies are afforded. I wouldn't say that everything is fine as they aren't even boosting to the advertised clock speeds, it's unacceptable IMO. I don't care if they're recovering or whatever, when you pay your money you expect to get the product as described.

 

[humbug]

This is a luxury that few other companies are afforded. I wouldn't say that everything is fine as they aren't even boosting to the advertised clock speeds, it's unacceptable IMO. I don't care if they're recovering or whatever, when you pay your money you expect to get the product as described.

On your main point i agree, mine says 4.2Ghz, i have never seen it boost the 4.2Ghz in any app or game, it gets close in lightly threaded games, but not 4.2Ghz and that is what i paid for and its what i expect. A way around that is to simply say 3.6Ghz and nothing else, if the 4.2Ghz is not guaranteed. Like Intel do.
I think the problem is the silicon just can't get to those advertised speeds, or rarely can, i think AMD expected more from the silicon. smaller proccessing nodes doesn't always equal higher clocks, ask Intel about that, they can't even get 10nm to 4Ghz all core.

Intel's 14nm++++++++++++++++++ is very mature, that's why the 5Ghz clock speeds.

 

[Zeed]

So far as I expected them 1.0.0.3 bioses are crap like on other motherboards

 

[Zeed]

EDIT looks like some tools had a play with them bioses.. I score MORE than on 2501 booted up no problem

Memopry LAtency in aida is up by 0.3-0.4ns BUT performance is up anyway. Gained 5GFlops/s in IBT thats loads !!!

 

[Lolik]

Even my ASUS B350 PLUS got new bios 5204 with AGESA 1.0.0.3 Patch AB, dunno should I update?

 

[Zeed]

@Illuminist look how I boot up with 1.0.0.3ABB as I said GigaCrap maybe we waited 2 weeks.... BUT IT WORKS

@Lolik so far this is how it boots in my case

 

[Lolik]

@Illuminist look how I boot up with 1.0.0.3ABB as I said GigaCrap maybe we waited 2 weeks.... BUT IT WORKS

@Lolik so far this is how it boots in my case

Dunno why , but expected to hear Block v8, or at least porsche boxer 6 after you pressed the button

 

[humbug]

Dunno why , but expected to hear Block v8, or at least porsche boxer 6 after you pressed the button

In his case that would be a V12

 

[tamzzy]

In his case that would be a V12

not a w16? pfft. weaksauce.

 

[humbug]

not a w16? pfft. weaksauce.

Thats the 3950X

 

[tamzzy]

Thats the 3950X

lol

 

[michty_me]

Guys I need help. I'm too indecisive.

I've currently got a Gigabyte Elite X570 on back order due for delivery at the end o f the month but having second thoughts.
These are my options for the price I'm willing to spend for now.

3700X + Asus TUF gaming (Non WiFi) for £499
3700X + Asus Rog Strix-F for £529
3700X + Gigabyte Aorus Elite for £509
3700X + Gigabyte Aorus Pro for £529

Any input?
On my current 2500K build I had endless problems with a Gigabyte board so got it RMA'd. Whilst it was getting sorted, I bought an Asus board and it has been flawless ever since apart from the WiFi and LAN keeps cutting out after updating to Win10.

 

[Illuminist]

Guys I need help. I'm too indecisive.

I've currently got a Gigabyte Elite X570 on back order due for delivery at the end o f the month but having second thoughts.
These are my options for the price I'm willing to spend for now.

3700X + Asus TUF gaming (Non WiFi) for £499
3700X + Asus Rog Strix-F for £529
3700X + Gigabyte Aorus Elite for £509
3700X + Gigabyte Aorus Pro for £529

Any input?
On my current 2500K build I had endless problems with a Gigabyte board so got it RMA'd. Whilst it was getting sorted, I bought an Asus board and it has been flawless ever since apart from the WiFi and LAN keeps cutting out after updating to Win10.

Heard good things about the rog strix f. That's all I got for you

 

[michty_me]

Heard good things about the rog strix f. That's all I got for you

Well it is better than I've got!! I've been stuck in limbo for weeks even after watching goodness knows how many videos on youtube and reading on here. Maybe it is too early in the release for me.

 

[welshrat]

I would go with the Asus Rog Strix-F, no other reason than my X470 Asus Prime Pro has been really stable with the 3700X since last update and am very happy.

 

[TrM]

Guys I need help. I'm too indecisive.

I've currently got a Gigabyte Elite X570 on back order due for delivery at the end o f the month but having second thoughts.
These are my options for the price I'm willing to spend for now.

3700X + Asus TUF gaming (Non WiFi) for £499
3700X + Asus Rog Strix-F for £529
3700X + Gigabyte Aorus Elite for £509
3700X + Gigabyte Aorus Pro for £529

Any input?
On my current 2500K build I had endless problems with a Gigabyte board so got it RMA'd. Whilst it was getting sorted, I bought an Asus board and it has been flawless ever since apart from the WiFi and LAN keeps cutting out after updating to Win10.

I have asus rog crossair viii hero whilst I know it’s not on your list but it’s very similar to the strix boards just with more armour and USB ports and I love it been rock solid with my 3900x and I love the asus bios and software. I went with the non Wi-Fi version though as the Wi-Fi version was impossible to get but I highly recommend the asus boards

 

[michty_me]

I would go with the Asus Rog Strix-F, no other reason than my X470 Asus Prime Pro has been really stable with the 3700X since last update and am very happy.

Thanks, Why would you recommend the Strix-f?

I have asus rog crossair viii hero whilst I know it’s not on your list but it’s very similar to the strix boards just with more armour and USB ports and I love it been rock solid with my 3900x and I love the asus bios and software. I went with the non Wi-Fi version though as the Wi-Fi version was impossible to get but I highly recommend the asus boards

I don't really need WiFi anymore. I've hardwired my house to a central area now so hopefully a lot better. I would love a C8H but I can't afford it right now. Although I may make a drunk purchase one night if it was proven to be a good bit ahead of the game!

 

[michty_me]

Oh and another thing, I've rarely updated a BIOS in my life. You all are probably discussted!!!