expired Posted by tDames | Staff • Nov 1, 2023
Nov 1, 2023 9:28 PM
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expired Posted by tDames | Staff • Nov 1, 2023
Nov 1, 2023 9:28 PM
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core Processor + 32GB (2x 16GB) G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5 RAM
+ Free Shipping$410
$544
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Edit.... Mmm taxes... LOL
BTW this cpu is 349 at Microcenter. I know not everyone has o e nearby, but if you do, this combo is about on par with MC prices, few bucks cheaper, but nothing mouthwatering...
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I've been strongly considering buying either an rtx 4080/4090 laptop, or else building a 7800x3d rig. I'd been looking almost exclusively at 32GB 10ns 30 cas kits. Also been feeling a little fomo for not jumping ASAP on the $350 7800x3d deals last month. If the added CPU cache minimizes stalls when calling back to main memory, I might jump on this deal.
EDIT: I did a bit of digging and the early returns suggest that the quoted post above is FALSE.
I'll continue digging through forums/Reddit/reviews/etc, but the the usual gains/caveats with AMD/ram appear to be intact. Remember the 800 lbs gorilla that is Intel. AMD et al have much smaller validation/compatibility testing. YMMV. Cliff notes version:
- your #1 goal should be to get 6000 mHz ram (or faster). Just like the old Pentium 4 era and most cpus since, memory throughput is top priority over lower latency. This deal nails that so if you want frugal and easy, this combo is great.
- don't rely on EXPO. It can be great when it works, but better performance AND stability are often achieved via manual timings.
- On a game-by-game basis, lower latency/cas can be highly beneficial. I'll repeat that. Some programs/games will not care that you paid for top dollar ram. Others, including some games, will show significant gains (particularly 1-5% lows). Aim for cas 30 or 32; avoid slower timings unless you are saving a huge chunk of $ in exchange for slower timings.
- buy only 2 sticks of ram, preferably single-sided ram for better stability (especially true if running 4 sticks). This one is the most dubious suggestion so far, but historically is true for all PCs including Intel systems.
- do your own research, run stability/stress tests soon after building your system, and don't be afraid to swap for a different ram kit. AMD has a long history of being more fickle about ram.
Main thing above is that this deal is very slick since the ram combo hits 6000 mHz. Solid bang-for-the-buck with big gains for low cash outlay. In my case, I'd get significantly less bang-for-the-buck splurging for 10ns cas 30-32 ram.
Some links -
https://www.techspot.co
https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comm...ghend_ra
https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comm...rformanc
https://linustechtips.c
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