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

« on: 2024-02-20, 16:50:42 »

Not yet, hate that you loose warranty and they can tell but I'll probably still do it. I think I can get another 20% performance without going to crazy. Right now I'm getting 34k on Corona benchmark and temps are mid 50's.

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

« on: 2024-02-20, 10:43:32 »

I've run the Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3 on my 3990x and it is a great if not the best air cooler for it. I ran it with upgraded fans for better cooling. I then switched to the Silverstone IceGem 360 with upgraded fans, runs even better. I'm running the Silverstone IceGem 360 now on 2 3990x workstations and one 7980x workstation.

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

« on: 2024-02-09, 21:39:22 »

F5-6400R3239G48GQ4-ZR5NK
Zeta R5 Neo
DDR5-6400 CL32-39-39-102 1.40V
192GB (4x48GB)
AMD EXPO

You cannot get the 192GB kit anywhere! ugh... Going to have to go with 128GB

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

« on: 2024-02-04, 20:04:07 »

Damn, I need to update my RDIMM knowledge before I confuse people :- ) Super sorry about this.
Anyway, looks like Threadrippers 7xxx even non-pro require RDIMM memory, so for G.Skill, that would be their Zeta R-series, not the Z5 series.

And yup, that's the https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-192gb/p/N82E16820374533?item=N82E16820374533&source=region

1600 USD you quoted above, uff.

You can always go for generic stuff like https://www.newegg.com/nemix-ram-256gb/p/1X5-003Z-01FM5 (1000 USD for 256GB DDR5 RDIMM 5600)
But I would probably buy the G.Skill for those Samsung ICs if I was building state-of-art workstation.

Good catch on the RDIMM, I myself didn't look that far into it. I would definitely go for the G.Skill then.

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

« on: 2024-02-04, 19:10:31 »

G.Skill Trident Z5 series uses Samsung chips, and is among probably the most high-end kits on market right now. I can't imagine it not working :- ) If these wouldn't, none would.

That doesn't mean it will run at their XMPP/DOCP settings, and G.Skill validated those numbers for Intel Alder-Lake desktops. So you will be on your own to figure out the best stable configuration.

Thanks for the quick reply Juraj. I was thinking there shouldn't be a issue. Out of curiosity, what RAM would you go with? The difference is $680 versus ECC $1,600.

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

« on: 2024-02-04, 18:25:23 »

Has anyone built a 7980x yet? I'm thinking of building one, but I would like to use non-ECC RAM. I've used non ECC RAM for years now and never had an issue, also saved a ton of money. I was wondering if you think this ram would work with the Asus TRX50 "G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 96GB (2 x 48GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6400 (PC5 51200) Desktop Memory Model F5-6400J3239F48GX2-TZ5RK". I would get 2x for 192GB. What's your thoughts?

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

« on: 2023-12-04, 20:14:28 »

Thanks juraj for that informative post. I guess I should have been more specific. The system would be for final renders of animations. For what we would use this system for it would be feasible to render animations solely on it if it was three times faster than a 3990X. So this is why I'm trying to find a single system with hopefully that performance or more. Like I said from the benchmarks it's really hard to tell what the performances compared to a 3990x. So that's why I'm asking here.

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

« on: 2023-12-03, 21:28:44 »

I am looking for a upgrade to my 3990x's for rendering. I need something at least 3 times faster than a single 3990x.  Been looking at the new 7980x to try to figure out the difference between that and a 3990x. But since benchmarks don't give you results in seconds it's kind of hard to tell.  Is it twice as fast? less? I'm looking at a 7995wx ultimately since this will be the fastest.  What do you guys think between the 3990x and the 7980x? That will maybe give me a good indicator of that the 7995wx is capable of.

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Gallery / Re: Dunlap Hollow A-Frame

« on: 2023-12-03, 21:22:45 »

I like the dented metal roof, what textures are those if you don't mind me asking? would like to download them.

Great renders by the way, love the mood

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[Max] Daily Builds / Re: Tiles playground

« on: 2023-11-21, 19:07:11 »

Fully procedural garden path with Corona tiles.

Would you please be able to upload this scene for us to try out?

I managed to significantly simplify the setup, previously it was unnecessary complicated. With the addition of conform modifier in Max 2024.2 update, the setup should remain fully procedural even on arbitrary shaped terrain (didn't test that myself yet).

thank you so much for putting that together!

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[Max] Daily Builds / Re: Tiles playground

« on: 2023-11-17, 16:50:52 »

Fully procedural garden path with Corona tiles.

Would you please be able to upload this scene for us to try out?

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

« on: 2023-08-17, 18:35:34 »

I was hoping we would see below options for new generations. Things are moving so slowly with CPU's, almost 4 years later from the original 64 core just to double the performance... Ugh... Meanwhile GPU's

Non-Pro - 96 core

Pro - 128 Core

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

« on: 2023-08-14, 21:07:34 »

Update,  AIO was definitely loose surprisingly.  I tighten them down hard when I install. Tightened it all back down again, ran again and the temps are just as bad.  Ordering a replacement SilverStone IceGem 360 right now.

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

« on: 2023-08-14, 20:41:44 »

Well, I had to transport my one 3990x system with a SilverStone IceGem 360 AIO on a 11hr drive.  Once I got where I was and hooked up the system, the computer would just randomly turn off. No warning, beep, or anything.... just completely power off.  It seemed that it would happen the most during CPU rendering so I checked temps with HWinfo.  Well they look terrible! Not sure if the drive loosened up the CPU cooler or it just went bad.  But have a look at the old temps vs the new.

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[Max] Feature Requests / Re: Path guiding

« on: 2023-08-05, 02:39:27 »

Yes! and it makes a difference!