Upgrading from 13th generation to AM5
Upgrading from 13th generation to AM5
You don’t smoke before posting. You’re trying to cut down. 5600 RAM? That’s a lot. Why? You’re not using four sticks? Got it. I think you’re the only one here who’s running four at the expo.
Already discussed—it tends to be unstable and often requires too much adjustment. It’s also costly without significant gains, most users won’t see value in just 1-2 frames per second. Not recommended; pro boards usually have only two slots. Oh, the personal attack—people tend to do that when they realize they’re mistaken.
Pro boards always include two slots, even for DDR4. This doesn’t affect the average buyer much. It might require some adjustments for a 4-stick setup, but not my case. I added another kit a year later and it performed well at EXPO without any issues (just installation and booting). The 6000CL36 is getting better, and many are doing similar setups now. That person mentioned achieving around 8400MT/s on their 9950X—probably they’re testing high speeds. We’re approaching the stable DDR4 range, which has been around for three years already? Sure, you can spend more for better speed, but the best balance is around 6000/CL30 and above, which costs a lot. I’d say it’s not worth chasing 5600 unless it’s CL28 or lower. Did you really not explain enough? What does “ad hominem” mean? I wasn’t trying to be serious, and it’s cool you noticed I might be mistaken. I actually have proof my RAM runs at 6000MT/s with four 16GB sticks. Or maybe you’re joking about something else? I just meant pointing out that your comments last night seemed a bit more intense than usual—maybe you were in a mood. Don’t go overboard trying to win arguments; just share solid evidence if you want.**
I transitioned from the 14th generation because I didn’t want to upgrade to a 14900K. The 280mm AIO was already under strain from a power uncapped 14600K. I sold it to someone who could use it, keeping the motherboard on eBay and retaining the RAM. I upgraded to a 7800X3D, which worked well with my X870 board. It supported 7400mhz DDR5 with a profile labeled Hynix 6000mhz CL30 - 36 - 36 - 80, running smoothly out of the box without adjustments. It’s a non-QVL Patriot model that operates at lower timings compared to some G.Skill kits here, which are nearly 700 more expensive. I paid $94 for my setup last year. The 7800X3D came as a tray version on eBay for $130 less than the 9800X3D. Since I only have a 7900 XTX, owning a 9800X3D wouldn’t offer much advantage. The difference varies—CS2 feels about twice faster in 5V5 competitive play versus my 14600.