Recent content by CeltPC

For me PBO has been a great way to reduce temps and increase performance. I first tried curve optimizer and was encouraged but had problems with stability at low frequencies. This was solved by ditching curve optimizer and using Curve Shaper instead. Though you can use both tools at the same...

I just upgraded from 32GB to 64GB with : "G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB Series (AMD Expo) DDR5 RAM 64GB (2X 32GB) 6000MT/s CL28-36-36-96 1.40V Desktop Computer Memory U-DIMM - Black (F5-6000J2836G32GX2-TZ5NR)" I was surprised just how easily this was installed with no hiccups on my ASUS ROG Strix...

Yes it's $663.99 at Amazon right now - below the MSRP $699.00. I was just about to buy it, but thought hmm, why not check Newegg first - it was $664.99. Then I noticed The Check Trade in button. The value of my current 7900x was $230.00, which compared to the current selling price of a new 7900x...

Forest for the trees, guys. The only reason to use any cooler is how well it cools the CPU, and for me how quiet it is in performing that function. There are a number of factors that are involved in achieving that goal - radiator performance, fan performance, heatsink performance, etc. - but...

Not many changes, though I did just recently add a Samsung 990 Pro 4TB GEN 4 NVMe to the rig. I'm currently running BIOS 1813. Very stable with no issues.

MSI has released Bios updates with a new AGESA 1.0.0.7c version. MSI AMD AGESA PI 1.0.0.7c BIOS Update Adds Support for Higher Frequency DDR5 Memory Modules & Stability Bug Fixes I have seen nothing on this in regard to other manufacturers or AMD itself, which seems odd. Any other information...

The worst problem with pre-built PC's is that you are often not getting either quality or performance anywhere near what the "brand name" and price would suggest you should expect. The most thorough reviews I have seen are from Gamers Nexus. View...

Gamers Nexus and der8auer are both great, other YouTubers that I think are worthwhile and credible also include: ActuallyHardcoreOverclocking - Especially good on motherboards from a component analysis perspective, and memory optimization settings. Just have to get used to his unstructured...

After a few weeks running BIOS 1616 (Combo AM5 PI 1.0.0.7.a), I am still happy with voltages, temps, performance and stability. No issues at all and the updated policy and warranty from Asus have me cruising worry free :)

According to TECHSPOT, "The hidden backdoor could allow hackers to install malware on a system.". Here is the article: https://www.techspot.com/news/98897-gigabyte-shipped-hundreds-models-motherboards-hidden-firmware-backdoor.html The most disturbing part to me is that "At the end of the day...

LOL, yes, I should say that "32TB in SSD storage" is indeed more than good!

ASUS ROG Strix B650E-E Gaming WiFi | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X You can look at my signature for all of my rig's components. As to whether you would have any issues with limitations, that is exactly what you need to research for each motherboard you consider for purchase, as they are NOT all alike. In...

My motherboard has two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots. I have 2 NVME slots that will likely sit empty for a year or so, when 1 may be filled with a Gen 5 drive - depending on how the products and prices mature. A 4th slot will probably never be filled, as it would mean some PCIe...

Nope, I have marveled at the prices some people cough up on eBay for a long time. It often makes no sense at all. There are bargains that can be had for the astute buyer, but apparently the old adage of “There's a sucker born every minute” holds as true as ever.

IMOP Jedi Survivor is a dud - repetitious and boring gameplay to me. Hogwarts Legacy on the other hand is really enjoyable to me, I find myself smiling often while playing. I am hopeful that additions for the game will be forthcoming. Need to play around more with Elden Ring before deciding...