Bifurcation refers to a change in the behavior of a system when a certain parameter crosses a critical value.
Bifurcation refers to a change in the behavior of a system when a certain parameter crosses a critical value.
Thanks in advance for any and all help! So I'm looking into upgrading from an I7-6700k to a R7 7700x. I was looking at the ASUS TUF X670E-P first. As I looked into it I saw a lot of recommendations for the ASUS STRIX B650E-E instead. I tried looking at the tables on one of ASUS' pages here and I felt I understood the example they showed, but dont understand the table further down. Is all of this just in regards to the PCIE slots, or does it affect the M.2 as well? My main concern is not having everything running the best that it can. I plan on upgrading from my GTX 1080 when the RX 7000 series comes out, and the storage devices I have currently have is 2 HDDs, and 1 SSD with 1 M.2 waiting for the new build. Here's the new build: PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wGZxmr CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor ($329.99 @ B&H) CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 360 A-RGB 48.8 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B650E-E GAMING WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($349.99 @ B&H) Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($224.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($234.50 @ Amazon) Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO ATX Mid Tower Case ($175.99 @ B&H) Power Supply: Corsair RM850x (2021) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.97 @ Amazon) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($107.99 @ Other World Computing) Total: $1563.42 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-11-29 21:46 EST-0500
This page covers compatibility with Hyper M.2 PCIe cards. Are you installing one of these cards for additional SSDs? If not, simply use the built-in M.2 slots as usual. PCIe slot splitting means dividing a physical slot into multiple lanes on the CPU side—so instead of a single x16 slot, it can function as x8/x8 or x4/x4/x4/x4, and so on.
I value your interest and understand you're seeking more general knowledge. Regarding the build progress, I’m still figuring things out. You’ll need to add some fans, and you’re weighing whether to repurpose parts or sell unused items. The Pro model was a good choice because of the discounts—you got one for around $165 from Samsung. I’m not a loyalist, but I haven’t experienced any failures with them. It seems like a likely “not if, but when” scenario. For your drive, Nevada might be helpful in some decisions. Thanks again!
I noticed the Hyper M.2 reference when checking up on PCIE lanes and M.2 slots. At first glance, the comment seemed unclear—possibly taken out of context or misunderstood. I acknowledge my mistake and take responsibility for not fully grasping the details.
It's not about Samsung products; it's about PRO drives. These are built for high-volume machines handling large files efficiently. Gaming and most other applications don't require them. Ah, I realized you mentioned a $234 purchase in your message—I meant to suggest a few dollars more.
It seems you were considering different storage options and performance upgrades. You mentioned wanting a 2TB SSD because the 980 only reaches 1TB, and you thought about alternatives like Crucial P3 or 970 EVO. Marketing probably influenced your decision. Regarding the graphics cards, you’re weighing between 7700x and 7950x—your current focus is on gaming at 1440p and VR, but you’re open to editing tasks. You considered saving money by choosing a lower-end model and upgraded later when the CPU was new.
It varies based on your level of involvement with video editing. The 7700x seems ideal for AMD gaming, and 8/16 still works well for multicore tasks. If you're serious about editing, consider the 7950x. I’m planning to upgrade to a 7700x3d if it’s released, then build a new system in 4-5 years—possibly passing this one along to my kid or someone else. Replacing the 7700x with a newer CPU makes sense as AM5 reaches its end of life. Compare 7700x and 7950x gaming performance, plus editing benchmarks, and you’ll likely be impressed by how strong it is.
Typically you get 24 PCIe connections from the processor. Four are directed to the chipset, which may branch out to components like M.2 drives that all share the same bandwidth. Another 16 are allocated for the primary two PCIe ports (this means one 16-channel GPU or two 8-channel GPUs/other devices if you use both slots), and four go to the single CPU-mounted M.2 slot. For most users this is unnecessary since you won’t overload the system simultaneously, so adding extra storage or peripherals through the chipset works well.