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One probably includes all of the dependencies while the other does not. I remember AMD failed to provide a version of C++ Redist. and the chipset drivers would keep outputting errors in the windows error log.
The small Intel driver I think is just the basic driver while the other has some Intel LAN tools included, IMO it's usually best to go to the various AMD/Intel/Nvidia/Realtek driver sites rather than rely on your motherboard vendor. Nowadays you don't really even need to do that since Windows 10 will get all of the WHQL drivers for you.
 
Hi again, anyone know if the gigabyte x470's will get a bios update? On the 8th it got a "F3" bios which is agesa 1.0.0.4 but it did nothing useful and added no useful features, i still boot loop when i try to run my ram at rated speed, even with the ram calculator.
I'm on a ultragaming x470 myself and it's atrocious. Can't boot my ram past 2800 when my ram is 3200, still no vcore manual setting, or LLC control... please someone know anything at all?
 
Illuminist said:
Hi again, anyone know if the gigabyte x470's will get a bios update? On the 8th it got a "F3" bios which is agesa 1.0.0.4 but it did nothing useful and added no useful features, i still boot loop when i try to run my ram at rated speed, even with the ram calculator.
I'm on a ultragaming x470 myself and it's atrocious. Can't boot my ram past 2800 when my ram is 3200, still no vcore manual setting, or LLC control... please someone know anything at all?
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Try the Gigabyte forums, users in there might have the answerers :)

UK one https://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php

US one, more users... http://forum.gigabyte.us/
 
Hi all, I've decided to get my AIO back on my cpu and want some suggestions for the best paste to use, I've been using MX-4 up to now but while there's still some left I opened it about 3 years ago so I'm going to grab a new one.
Whats the best stuff on OCUK's paste page?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/air-cooling/cooler-accessories/thermal-paste

I want the best performance paste, liquid metal?
Cheers.
 
nashathedog said:
Hi all, I've decided to get my AIO back on my cpu and want some suggestions for the best paste to use, I've been using MX-4 up to now but while there's still some left I opened it about 3 years ago so I'm going to grab a new one.
Whats the best stuff on OCUK's paste page?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/air-cooling/cooler-accessories/thermal-paste

I want the best performance paste, liquid metal?
Cheers.
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Best i ever used was thermal grizly kryonaut, i was given it free with my last order from OCUK on their recommendation that it was the best, it I used it for my gpu and cpu, temps never been so low and stable.

I think liquid metal gives you lower temps but can be a bit difficult and potentially damaging if done slightly wrong
 
Illuminist said:
Best i ever used was thermal grizly kryonaut, i was given it free with my last order from OCUK on their recommendation that it was the best, it I used it for my gpu and cpu, temps never been so low and stable.

I think liquid metal gives you lower temps but can be a bit difficult and potentially damaging if done slightly wrong
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Thanks , It was in my shortlist so I'll likely go with that as I'm not great at adding the paste. I thought Liquid Metal was non conductive for some reason?
 
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nashathedog said:
Thanks , It was in my shortlist so I'll likely go with that as I'm not great at adding the paste. I thought Liquid Metal was non conductive for some reason?
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AHh this paste is thicker than most so it spreads really nice, like cheese spread instead of treacle.
And that is the problem with liquid metal, it is conductive and can (i've read) cause a short if it touches bits and things.
 
LM is regularly used as a conductive material to short CPU pins, motherboard pads, sensors, etc for volt modding and overclocking. :D
 
be aware that if you use LM, the printing on your CPU will fade away, making it more troublesome in case of warranty return.
 
I'm the proud owner of a 2700X + and an Asus Prime x470-Pro. So far so good. Everything runs nice and smooth, even in windows I can see a difference in smoothness. :D
 
TimAhKin said:
I'm the proud owner of a 2700X + and an Asus Prime x470-Pro. So far so good. Everything runs nice and smooth, even in windows I can see a difference in smoothness. :D
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Any reason you went for the X470-Pro? I went for the X370-Pro because it was a lot cheaper, had more SATA ports, and got a better review from Buildzoid. :p
 
Internet told me! :))

I was only looking at X470s and didn't take into account any X370s.
It's a slightly more expensive motherboard but it's newer and performance is still good.
The thing I hate is that if I want to replace my RAM(2x8GB 2666Mhz) with some 3000Mhz or 3200Mhz, I have to pay a lot more than my motherboard costs, even almost as much as my CPU. It's insane!

A bit off-topic.. I see that you have the same monitor as me. Did you mod your drivers for a better Freesync range?
 
I used that as well, but had issues while playing video content on Netflix, Amazon Video, etc. Mouse cursor was laggy. I also sometimes have a vertical line in the middle of the screen at 144Hz but that was due to my GPU and had to mod it to 143Hz. Now I keep the normal driver and the monitor at 120Hz.
 
Weirdly enough I got a lot of issues with 144Hz too, had to tone it down to 120Hz since I kept getting Netflix stutter and other issues when multi tasking on 2 monitors with different refresh rates, 144hz and 60hz (Nvidia card too). Seems to be an issue with the new WDDM in the recent Windows 10 updates.
 
TimAhKin said:
Internet told me! :))

I was only looking at X470s and didn't take into account any X370s.
It's a slightly more expensive motherboard but it's newer and performance is still good.
The thing I hate is that if I want to replace my RAM(2x8GB 2666Mhz) with some 3000Mhz or 3200Mhz, I have to pay a lot more than my motherboard costs, even almost as much as my CPU. It's insane!

A bit off-topic.. I see that you have the same monitor as me. Did you mod your drivers for a better Freesync range?
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After that ram speed the performance you get from going faster is very limited but you could probably bump it through the bios to a bit more. 2800mhz-3000mhz would easily be done. My 3000mhz set runs at 3300mhz but honestly it's not any different might get like 100points in 3d mark or 1fps more in a game but that's also only because my CPU isn't as strong as a ryzen 2 for games.
 
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