Two systems, particular inquiries
Two systems, particular inquiries
My configuration evolved into two distinct setups. The planned version is an R9 7950x3d; the actual outcome is a progression from an R7 3700x to an R9 5900x.
The initial build (still under development) will serve as a business-grade and versatile machine (4x O/S: Ubuntu, MX Linux, OS X Mac Pro – as long as it functions; Windows 11), with each operating system running independently in the UEFI, and only one OS active at any given time.
Current hardware:
- Fractal North XL case
- Seasonic, Vertex GX-1200 PS
- Ryzen 9, 7950x3d CPU
- Asus RoG Strix 670E-E MoBo
- Merc 310 Radeon 7900XTX graphics
- 64 GB Trident Z5 Expo RAM
- 4x Samsung 980 Pro SSDs
- 2x 20 TB Seagate Exos X22 drives
- 2x 4 TB Seagate Exos M005 drives
Unexpected build (also in development): System upgrade from R7 3700x to R9 5900x, potential overclocking to 4.6-5GHz; Test environment; multiple operating systems; dedicated file server; possibly for 2020 Flight Simulator.
Fractal Define XL case
- Corsair RM-1000x PS
- Ryzen 9, 5900x CPU
- Asus Tuf X570 Plus WiFi
- MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT
- 32 GB TeamGroup Dark Zα DDR4 3600 RAM (overclocking beyond base DOCP is uncertain; the 3700x handles it well)
- 1x Seagate Barracuda 4TB; 3x WD Blue 1TB (replacing with Seagate X22s)
My two queries:
1. How should I connect these AIOs to the respective systems? My instinct is to use the "Performance" variant on the upgraded build (7950x3d). However, considering the need for maximum overclock on the rebuild system (5900x), it might be wiser to focus on that one. It’s unclear which AIO fits best in each scenario.
2. I believe the RAM will be the limiting factor. It shouldn’t exceed the base DOCP boost, though it could handle higher speeds with the 3700x. Any suggestions for high-performance RAM suitable for this configuration would be appreciated.
Feel free to share your thoughts. Thank you!
Lian-Li Galahad II Trinity 360mm AIO Performance for Ryen 7950x3D
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Recommended for Ryzen 5900x builds
Begin with Curve Optimizer and progress gradually, but the higher TDP configuration should deliver better performance despite being identical AIO models.
Excellent call on the TDP, Lutfij. Thank you.
Checking the numbers: 5900x equals 105W; 7950x3d equals 170W. The gap is clear.
By the way, the G II Trinity "Performance" model features a more robust impeller cooling pump (4200 RPM vs. 3200), stronger cooling fans operating at variable/higher speeds (200-3000 vs. 2100 RPM), and a double-stack radiator (two vanes at 19fpi versus one at 20fpi). Interestingly, it’s also about $50 cheaper. Still, I’m not complaining at all.
Thanks again, my friend. I was overlooking an important detail, and you helped me recognize it.
Correction: 5900x equals 105W; 7950 multiplied by 3 equals 120W