Speedbird

Was expecting a Dell XPS until I saw the end.

For that kind of cooler it is way too high. Did you apply proper thermal paste? Can you hear the pump running?

$70 combined doesn't seem all that bad of a deal, at least where I live. As for the laptop, I agree with everyone else here. CPU performance hasn't improved a lot on mobile, and unless there's a specific feature that you want from a newer laptop, there's no point in getting a new laptop.

I don't think I praised it quite right. I understand that everything above the Intel rated memory speed (2933 on i7 and i9, 2666 on everything else) is considered an overclock, and therefore won't run on non-Z motherboards. My question was whether an unlocked i5 on a Z series chipset would run memory faster than 2666, and whether a locked i7 would run memory faster than 2933 on a Z series chipset?

500 series chipset support 3000 series processor out of the box. However, keep in mind that you won't be able to overclock on that motherboard, you need a B550 or X570 chipset.

If I'm not mistaken it's not i7s or i9s specifically, but just locked CPUs?

Download DDU from here: https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html Boot into safe mode, follow instructions, uninstall all drivers, reboot. Then download the latest drivers from AMD.

Have you checked the power settings in Windows? Try enabling high performance mode.

I stand corrected. As he won't be able to use it for his future build I don't think it will be of much relevance.

Since the 4800H is a mobile processor, there are some significant differences between it and desktop models. For example, there are no 8 core desktop processors at all with integrated graphics on any generation of Ryzen. If you're planning a future build, a 5600X would be my processor of choice, as it has more than enough performance for modern games.

These are about the framerates I would expect from 2060 Super.

When building systems for others, I generally aim for price to performance. Most don't care about what their case looks like or don't intend to overclock, so I can save a lot on a case and motherboard. For power supplies I get one from a reputable brand, but don't really go high on the tier. No one has had parts fail so far. With this methodology I was able to upgrade a friend's build from an i5 to an i7, with almost no change in price. As for storage, you can always expand that later, as with RAM. I don't put 32GB RAM in a system "in case they need it in the future", because they can always add more. Same with storage, I see no point getting a 2TB SSD for example if you currently only use 500GB or so, just get a 1TB one now and upgrade if needed.

How large are the folders on file explorer? These are likely just leftover files. You can have a look inside the folders.

The problem that the post brings up is that those big cores can't run at peak performance when all cores are under load. So why have so many big cores there if you can't use them all at once? Additionally, little cores have a much smaller die size, so instead of 10 big cores you currently see on Intel mainstream desktop, you could have 8 big cores and 8 little cores on the same die.

There was a post on another forum thread a while back explaining how the power constraint applies to desktop CPUs as well. For example, the 5950X consumes the most power at an 8-10 core load, despite having 16 cores. Using little cores would allow for a larger power budget in heavily multithreaded loads. Edit: found it.

PCI-X is a very uncommon standard and was superseded by PCIe in 2004. You should look into enterprise-grade socket 478 boards or an AMD equivalent from the era.

Yes, you can keep your using your computer. But definitely back up your data and consider replacing the drive.

This behaviour is definitely not normal. I'm sure others on the forum can help you get to the root of the problem, but I would definitely say keep the 32GB for now and run them at stock speed until you get XMP working, because RAM capacity is far more beneficial than RAM bandwidth.

Yes it will be fine. How much RAM are you putting in the server? Minecraft, especially with mods, can consume a lot.

For AMD motherboards, you can check out the tier list for suggestions: The build process is generally the same, the main difference is that the CPU has pins that go into the holes on the motherboard, there are plenty videos that explain how to install one. As for availability, it is really hard to say due to high demand of 7nm chips, and can be anywhere between 1-4 months until they're readily available.

The Kaby Lake Quick Sync adds support for full H.265 encoding, so if you have a lot of HEVC content you could consider that. In terms of raw CPU performance the 6500 and 7400 are very similar, and the 6700 performing slightly better, as you would expect. However, the difference in transcoding comes mostly from having more cache, although SMT also helps. Ultimately it comes down to how you use Plex. Do you watch content on the local network a lot, or is it mostly over the Internet? What's your upload speed? What kind of content do you have (resolution, bitrate, framerate)? What devices do you watch on (4K TV, computer monitor, tablet, phone)?

As others have said, 5600X makes the most sense and he should spend that money on graphics instead, or just save it. If he truly needed 8 cores, the jump to 12 is not that far off then and the 5900X makes more sense. However, 6 cores is perfect for gaming, so 5600X would be my recommendation.

If there's nothing connected to the header, it will make no difference (in power consumption or anything regarding that) whether it's turned on or off in the BIOS.

If you're upgrading after the next product cycle anyway, I would get the 2060. It is a very decent card for 1080p.

The ASUS cooler seems to be good, but the go-to brand has been Corsair for all-in-one coolers. I personally am a firm believer in air cooling because of reliability and ease of upgrading parts. Since you mentioned video editing, going with an AMD CPU would be a great way to lower cost on both the CPU and motherboard. However, since the 5000 series is not easily available yet, I would wait. Same applies for the RTX 3080, those are priced well above MSRP at the current moment. It is compatible with the 10850K so should be no issues there, as long as the power delivery is stable enough to handle the processor. Current Intel CPUs can draw up to 230W under load. Corsair cases are generally easy to work in and should be unproblematic. If the lengthy RTX 3080 fits and your AIO cooler as well, I see no reason not to go with that. I would suggest upgrading your PSU though to a 1000W unit. The 10850K and RTX 3080 are both very power hungry, so it would be good to have a PSU that can handle all of that.