F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Inquiries about switching to an AM5 connector and possibly restoring my previous (likely non-functional) MoBo device.

Inquiries about switching to an AM5 connector and possibly restoring my previous (likely non-functional) MoBo device.

Inquiries about switching to an AM5 connector and possibly restoring my previous (likely non-functional) MoBo device.

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skylands10
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08-18-2023, 04:39 AM
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If the board isn't posting consistently, it's hard to trust it for checking RAM health. It varies by model and build method. We need more details about the issue before giving advice. The "restore from backup BIOS" option is mostly gone from Gigabyte boards now, which was a hassle. It often didn't work well and could cause instability if overclocking wasn't stable. Once I had a BIOS chip fail on one of these boards, it would jump between BIOS versions unpredictably, making the system unreliable unless you used an external tool (which wasn't worth the effort). This function is now replaced by BIOS flashback, a standard feature with many manufacturers. It refreshes the BIOS without needing a CPU or RAM, and only a few boards lack it.

This doesn’t mean avoiding Gigabyte products—many offer good value. Just steer clear of chasing features that no longer exist. For most games, 6 cores with 12 threads works well, though some prefer 8 or 16. E cores use less space but deliver more performance per square, while P cores are bigger but offer better power efficiency. If your tasks don’t require many threads, a few P cores are fine. But for heavy multithreaded workloads, E cores give more bang for the bill. Don't focus on clock speeds; they rarely matter.

Intel: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/vQN6v3
AMD: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/r7thPF
Both should perform similarly in most cases.
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skylands10
08-18-2023, 04:39 AM #1

If the board isn't posting consistently, it's hard to trust it for checking RAM health. It varies by model and build method. We need more details about the issue before giving advice. The "restore from backup BIOS" option is mostly gone from Gigabyte boards now, which was a hassle. It often didn't work well and could cause instability if overclocking wasn't stable. Once I had a BIOS chip fail on one of these boards, it would jump between BIOS versions unpredictably, making the system unreliable unless you used an external tool (which wasn't worth the effort). This function is now replaced by BIOS flashback, a standard feature with many manufacturers. It refreshes the BIOS without needing a CPU or RAM, and only a few boards lack it.

This doesn’t mean avoiding Gigabyte products—many offer good value. Just steer clear of chasing features that no longer exist. For most games, 6 cores with 12 threads works well, though some prefer 8 or 16. E cores use less space but deliver more performance per square, while P cores are bigger but offer better power efficiency. If your tasks don’t require many threads, a few P cores are fine. But for heavy multithreaded workloads, E cores give more bang for the bill. Don't focus on clock speeds; they rarely matter.

Intel: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/vQN6v3
AMD: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/r7thPF
Both should perform similarly in most cases.

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xFqtal_
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08-19-2023, 07:33 AM
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Consider exploring the option of using an am4 setup with a model like the r7 5800x3d. This allows you to retain your RAM capacity and often finds am4 boards available at lower prices since they don’t require DDR5, which tends to drive up costs.
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08-19-2023, 07:33 AM #2

Consider exploring the option of using an am4 setup with a model like the r7 5800x3d. This allows you to retain your RAM capacity and often finds am4 boards available at lower prices since they don’t require DDR5, which tends to drive up costs.

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HestGamer
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09-07-2023, 10:13 PM
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Thanks for your feedback! I'll remember this when choosing my components. It's still unclear about Core Count since I often play CPU-intensive titles like Guild Wars 2—maybe checking the requirements would help.
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HestGamer
09-07-2023, 10:13 PM #3

Thanks for your feedback! I'll remember this when choosing my components. It's still unclear about Core Count since I often play CPU-intensive titles like Guild Wars 2—maybe checking the requirements would help.

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mertcan35
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09-09-2023, 10:57 AM
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The key factor is multicore performance, not the number of cores. For example, a 12100F runs faster than a 10400F despite having fewer cores. You might want to check benchmark results to compare CPU options.
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09-09-2023, 10:57 AM #4

The key factor is multicore performance, not the number of cores. For example, a 12100F runs faster than a 10400F despite having fewer cores. You might want to check benchmark results to compare CPU options.

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