High CPU demand on a single core while playing games indicates potential performance issues.
High CPU demand on a single core while playing games indicates potential performance issues.
X370 Gaming 5 offers decent VRM, yet these Gigabyte models come with numerous problems. One BIOS version caused K7 chips to burn up by pushing too much voltage. Get Asus Crosshair 6 Hero/X370 Taichi
It's disappointing to see such an outdated "UN-OPTIMIZED" title still perform well on modern hardware and GPUs. It's frustrating for developers, especially when we see differences in resource sizes across manufacturers. I was surprised by Gigabyte's chipset driver size compared to AMD's, which is quite a contrast. I installed the AMD version but not the Gigabyte one—should I? It feels odd since I already purchased the board. Selling it now would be tempting, even if it means losing some money. I was hoping for Taichi but thought it might lack features like USB and fan headers. If you're unsure, please clarify. Regarding ASUS boards, I've heard mixed reviews; the older models were problematic, but the current generation is much better. I usually stick to one brand, though I've had good experiences with ASUS in the past. My friends recommended Gigabyte for reliability, and it seems to hold up well. Crosshair VI has some complaints about boot times and stability, which makes me hesitant. It's strange how a simple BIOS issue can affect my confidence. In my country, Crosshair VI is often priced higher than Gaming 5, so I'm weighing the trade-offs carefully.
Crosshair stands out among motherboards for AM4, offering top-notch memory support and a BIOS that’s finely tuned—Asus even tested its own version extensively. Gigabyte Gaming 5 and K7 are the only reliable options, though they do have some BIOS quirks. ASRock boards work, but they lack the high-end features of Asus models; they’re solid but not as powerful. Taichi/Professional Gaming delivers impressive VRM performance on the X370, though it’s a bit excessive for AM4. From my view, ASRock boards are best avoided except B350s, which often face voltage drop problems. Asus remains the top recommendation.
Perhaps I'll keep this in mind. Observe how things unfold. Changing a Mobo shouldn't be too complicated, though I suspect... I might need to rewire all my cables and reinstall the OS. Regarding the Chipset Driver, I don't want to post another question just for a minor issue. Should I download the Gigabyte driver from their website as well? I've only used the AMD site so far. Its size is just a few hundred MB, whereas Gigabyte's is over 900 MB!
OK is sufficient. The edit suggests it doesn't matter much. I'm puzzled about the large size of Gigabyte's model—possibly including the GPU driver too. Their product seems well-organized, detecting both GPU and chipset, so I managed to install them together in one suite. It works quite well; actually, it's AMD's own offering, though I couldn't locate it directly on their site. Maybe I missed it since I usually handle drivers myself. Moving on from here. For now, perhaps more testing is needed. Hope it isn't a serious issue but just a faulty driver for my Vega 64... or generally poor driver performance. Since I recently swapped my Vega with a Fury, the results were odd, but it seems fine now. Titanfall 2 performed poorly even on my Fury with the latest driver 17.8.2, while my older system ran on 17.5.X. It might point to a bad driver. But most games worked without problems, and my current setup with Vega runs smoothly except for Titanfall 2, which had BSODs earlier. However, when I use both Fury and Vega 64 on my new machine, the stutter in Doom disappears instantly by pressing Alt Tab. That’s why I’m scratching my head—could it be a hardware problem or just a driver issue? Good news: both the Fury GPU and Vega 64 ran Sniper Elite flawlessly on this new PC, with no lag or frame rate issues. Kingdom Rush Frontiers also performed well, especially if that game is demanding. The CPU seems normal; nothing unusual is happening. Occasionally, one or two cores hit 98-99% utilization, possibly indicating a loading delay or other activity. Updated September 4, 2017 by gh0st47 – added new phrase.
Apologies for copying that 2017 remark, but your feedback is spot on except for the Asrock motherboard for AMD. It really doesn’t work well. I wouldn’t suggest this brand to anyone. I’m running a B350 fatality chipset with a Ryzen 5 1600, and so far it’s causing problems. They strip the spread spectrum, which prevents my CPU from locking onto the 100bus. If I want to get that spread spectrum working, I need a BIOS more suited for Ryzen Gen 2, but that creates further issues. So, definitely avoid Asrock—Gigabyte or Crosshair are better choices for top overclocking and performance. They built everything with care, but their support is lacking. Take care, and thanks from Venezuela!