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The latest? Otherwise, all versions (enigneer, etc) have the tests you need.
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Well, that R23 score is a result.
Tight timings vs higher frequency depends on the platform. I know AMD used to really benefit from tighter timings @ lower frequencies & Intel was the opposite. The last time I was playing with RAM (other than enabling XMP) was on my AMD FX8320. I overclocked it from DDR3-1600 to DDR3-1866, but I couldn't improve the timings from 9-9-9.
Glad you got Woomack's overclock review of your RAM. That should be a much greater help than I could be.
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Okay, that kind of makes sense a bit. Non-sense, you've been a great help, you've given me some starting points and much reading to learn from.Well, that R23 score is a result.
Tight timings vs higher frequency depends on the platform. I know AMD used to really benefit from tighter timings @ lower frequencies & Intel was the opposite. The last time I was playing with RAM (other than enabling XMP) was on my AMD FX8320. I overclocked it from DDR3-1600 to DDR3-1866, but I couldn't improve the timings from 9-9-9.
Glad you got Woomack's overclock review of your RAM. That should be a much greater help than I could be.
<edit> How is the free version of Aida 64? I can't afford to register that. </edit>
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I just recently read a post by Mr.Scott saying CB R23 produces its best scores after a clean boot. If you rerun it after that clean boot the score will go down. Also before that clean boot R23 run, make sure nothing is still happening in the background, such as Win Update or an AV scan.
So many odd quirks with various benchmarks, it's a full time job to keep up with them. Have you pushed the RAM further or set any timings lower?
So many odd quirks with various benchmarks, it's a full time job to keep up with them. Have you pushed the RAM further or set any timings lower?
Exactly correct my friend.
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Cinebench also benefits greatly from increased ram speed over tighter timings. Increased uncore also helps.
But this info is benchmark specific so.................take with a grain of salt.
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CPU MHz is always more important than anything else.....within reason.
I mean, if you're fighting for an extra 20 MHz, don't bother. Move on to something else.
Try not to sacrifice more than 50 MHz on the CPU for faster ram speed or tighter timings. It ain't worth it.
Find the balance grasshopper.
I mean, if you're fighting for an extra 20 MHz, don't bother. Move on to something else.
Try not to sacrifice more than 50 MHz on the CPU for faster ram speed or tighter timings. It ain't worth it.
Find the balance grasshopper.
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That 650W is enough with your listed system... even overclocked.
It's ~100W more than your current card. In gaming and such, I doubt you'll pull more than 450W. Now, if you're pounding the CPU 100% (rendering or something) and the GPU, you're likely looking closer to 500-525W. But there's still plenty of headroom for a 3070Ti and you have a high-quality PSU (both systems).
I agree 100% it's critical. I also believe in not overbuying.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MHGK6MT/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_YSFT0PMB0BP5SDPKB11W
Grab one of those and see what it says. Remember, you have a 90%+ efficient psu so if it says 500W, you're using ~450W from the psu. I think you'd be surprised at how much power is actually used.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MHGK6MT/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_YSFT0PMB0BP5SDPKB11W
Grab one of those and see what it says. Remember, you have a 90%+ efficient psu so if it says 500W, you're using ~450W from the psu. I think you'd be surprised at how much power is actually used.
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Oh, I agree fully, that's why I'm not looking at a 1000W or anything else utterly ridiculous - I'm really just looking at a 750W Gold Seasonic - I can pick that up for $105 Canadian. I have a really cool dual PSU setup that a friend gave me, but to use it I'd either need a roll of gorilla tape or a new chassis to stuff it into. It's also not like the 650W Seasonic will go to waste either, I can put it into my roommates system when she builds. LOL, I think it still has about 9 years left on the warranty.I agree 100% it's critical. I also believe in not overbuying.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MHGK6MT/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_YSFT0PMB0BP5SDPKB11W
Grab one of those and see what it says. Remember, you have a 90%+ efficient psu so if it says 500W, you're using ~450W from the psu. I think you'd be surprised at how much power is actually used.
Depending on who you're asking, buying more than you already have can be considered ridiculous when it will work just fine.
If you need another PSU for another system, get it, but if you really don't, I surely wouldn't spend $100 on a new one.
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Okay okay okay ....Depending on who you're asking, buying more than you already have can be considered ridiculous when it will work just fine.
If you need another PSU for another system, get it, but if you really don't, I surely wouldn't spend $100 on a new one.
I'll try a few full on renders and see what happens, I have some miniatures that I need to shoot tonight anyway - it'll be a good test.
Now that it's settled, do you guys remember where I put my clamp?
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Well, I've been very pleasantly surprised. Even OC'd I'm drawing a total of ~675W when I do a full render. I know that little platinum 650W will do that all day without even batting an eye. Thanks for saving me some money guys, I appreciate it.
<edit> That's with both the GPU and CPU pinned. </edit>
<edit> That's with both the GPU and CPU pinned. </edit>
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