New Gaming Rig Advice..

Plec · 11 Jun 2017 at 21:31

BeadyRoller said:
3 pin, thanks Plec!

No problem, bud,

BeadyRoller said:
His system seems to be ok after 3 hours playing on it...

Hopefully it will stay that way.

If you notice any other signs of instability run a few passes of memtest.

BeadyRoller · 11 Jun 2017 at 21:35

Now I have to decide if I go for the 1700...

Plec · 11 Jun 2017 at 21:36

BeadyRoller said:
Now I have to decide if I go for the 1700...

2hrs and 23 minutes to decide?

BeadyRoller · 11 Jun 2017 at 22:17

Plec said:
2hrs and 23 minutes to decide?

Had the return time frame extended for 30 days

Plec · 11 Jun 2017 at 22:27

BeadyRoller said:
Had the return time frame extended for 30 days

Prices on the 1700 may have dropped even more by the time you make a decision...

BeadyRoller · 11 Jun 2017 at 23:32

Bought it... couldn't resist. Will have no regrets now.

Plec · 11 Jun 2017 at 23:41

Plec said:
Why do i get the feeling this is a foregone conclusion?

BeadyRoller said:
Bought it... couldn't resist. Will have no regrets now.

BeadyRoller · 11 Jun 2017 at 23:48

Once something is in my head I have a hard time to go against it.

Plec · 11 Jun 2017 at 23:57

You should bench some of your games for comparison.

Don't be disappointed if there's not much improvement as the chip will come into its own with future games and further optimisation. But it would be interesting for comparison purposes in a mainstream setup.

Members and reviewers talk a lot about the smoothness of gameplay with the 1700 - so look out for that too (probably the most significant benefit for you).

BeadyRoller · 12 Jun 2017 at 14:08

Planning on it. I know I wont see great gains to start with but it's just nice knowing I have the best I can afford and it should hopefully improve and improve over time.

Smooth is my main thing mate as you know so that's great to hear.

BeadyRoller · 13 Jun 2017 at 11:03

So Plec, my 1700 is being delivered today. What do I do?

Plec · 13 Jun 2017 at 11:04

BeadyRoller said:
So Plec, my 1700 is being delivered today. What do I do?

Post your 1600 to me.

BeadyRoller · 13 Jun 2017 at 16:05

Plec said:
Post your 1600 to me.

Haha. It's arrived now..

Plec · 13 Jun 2017 at 16:11

BeadyRoller said:
Haha. It's arrived now..

My addresss is...

BeadyRoller · 13 Jun 2017 at 16:44

Plec said:
My addresss is...

You can have it if you like mate?

Plec · 13 Jun 2017 at 16:50

BeadyRoller said:
You can have it if you like mate?

Hehe - you need to offset the monitor which your 'limbic system' will not have forgotten about and will probably start nudging you once your 1700 is fitted.

BeadyRoller · 13 Jun 2017 at 16:53

This is it for a while now.. maybe

So yeah, what do I do apart from sending it to you?

Plec · 13 Jun 2017 at 17:10

Shut down and unplug etc... and install the CPU.

Clear the CMOS.

Plug back in etc..

Then boot to BIOS and load optimised defaults and reapply your manual settings. Save and exit - reboot.

Back in 15 - unless you have a quick question?

BeadyRoller · 13 Jun 2017 at 17:11

Just out of interest, why are we clearing the CMOS?

Plec · 13 Jun 2017 at 17:13

BeadyRoller said:
Just out of interest, why are we clearing the CMOS?

It's not totally necessary - I do it so the BIOS completely forgets it had the other CPU installed (belt and braces)

It theory it should slot right in - you can choose.

You can always clear the CMOS after the reboot if it bulks...