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Hardware / Re: Threadripper & Ryzen only builds (3rd Gen starts on page 50)

« on: 2020-05-04, 18:59:27 »

Hi Juraj, how is possible to reach 3.7 Ghz without PBO or manual overclock?
I see that the chip is rated at 2.9 Ghz all core....and 4.3 Ghz turbo single core

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Hardware / Re: Threadripper & Ryzen only builds (3rd Gen starts on page 50)

« on: 2020-03-31, 18:10:28 »

Hi, I went from this build:

AMD Threadripper 3970x
MB Asrock Taichi TRX40
RAM G Skill DDR4 F4-4000C18Q-32GVK, Ripjaws V (4x8Gb 4000 Mhz CL18)

all is working wery well (also with PBO +200) for small hi quality object.

Now I'm sold the CPU and I'm planning to buy the 3990x, yes I know that I should increase the memory...
Do you think that I could have trouble if I buy another same kit, running the 3990x with 8x8Gb?
Could I have some frequency or CL problems ?
I would avoid to sell also the actual memory....
Thanks

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Hardware / Re: Threadripper Builds

« on: 2020-02-16, 00:03:07 »

Hi Vuk, the temp that you reported are for stock or PBO +200 setup? Does your 240 radiator is a slim model? Do you have some reservoir for the liquid? Thanks

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Hardware / Re: Threadripper Builds

« on: 2020-02-08, 19:07:15 »

Switching back to the cooler for the 3000 series....
I see that also with the Air Noctua the temp will reach easily 80°C, and I found many post on Reddit or AMD blog that reports the same situation, a lot of users that have this foolish temp.
My opinion: the CPU can support this temp without risk (I see that the limit is 95°C, with throttling at 85°C) or there isn't yet a reliable and well built cooler for the TR4.
This could be strange because I suspect that also in the past with the 2000 Threadripper series there was this temp problem, so I cannot realize why nobody (manufactirers) find a good solution.
Maybe the Treadripper is a "niche" market?
If I should have 80°C with Noctua I can still stay with the Enermax Liqtech II 360, until it works..

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Hardware / Re: Threadripper Builds

« on: 2020-02-07, 17:45:24 »

Hi, I'm just building now a new workstation with the 3970x.
I know that the main problem is the right decision for the cooler, so I ordered with many hesitation a Liqtech II TR4 360 on Amazon Italy.
All is running fine except the processor temp.
At idle I read 35-40 Celsius degrees, but when I start to stress the CPU (full load for only few minutes), I easily reach 80 degrees and I think that's not normal.
I used a Fractal Define R6 case with a lot of fan (intake and exaust) ant the radiator is placed in front, fresh air intake.
The Enermax termal paste supplied was a bit "solid", I spreaded it carefully on the whole surface, now I should find a solution.
Do you think that the Enermax could have a faulty pump?
There is something wrong with the thermal paste?
What else?

I would find a cause/solution possibly before disassembling and cleaning all.

I'm also considering the Noctua or Thermaltake Air solution, but I would leave me some headroom to overclock, and I see that the Noctua is barely compatible without further stress.
Thank you for any suggestion