Recent content by Derfnofred

If I were to summarize, I'd think the bigger issue is the value proposition around standard TR vs AM5 rather than the way the lineup is set out. Like, if there was overlap on cost between AM5 and TR builds, this argument would be moot

Still trash? Goodness gracious that's some hyperbole. But, no, nothing amazing has changed and hardly any reason to upgrade from a 7000 series machine

Why are we still talking about this? People have the information needed and can make the decisions accordingly. It's generally not a generation to upgrade from Zen4 (ESPECIALLY for gaming) with the models available right now. If new models or some crazy change in firmware/software dramatically...

Yeah, I've been out of it, but always enjoyed their computer architecture deep dives. That hasn't really been a thing for a long time though

Yeah, it's not a generation that's turning up the knob for games, but honestly from server apps, seems like a pretty decent uplift. And, yeah, for most single-user applications (that don't use AVX-512) this generation's value proposition isn't there. Meanwhile, I'd expect them to do pretty well...

Or yields suck and Zen 5 server chips get the highest priority. Consumer chips are nowhere near as profitable.

Good to know, 96 gb would be preferred but 64gb is probably good enough. Our models aren't *that* big

Yeah, to be honest the 9900X for a Linux + Ansys + other random workstation stuff is looking good. Time to go figure out what would be a good motherboard. Assume 2 sticks of DDR5 is still faster than 4?

Hah, go look at the perf uplift on Phoronix. I realize this is a game-centric forum, but, uh, these are some nice server chiplets.

Or wait and let everyone sort out this garbage before we can make an honest assessment. Early adopter tax in full effect right now

Honestly listening through the Gamers Nexus efficiency, I got the impression that the 4nm node might not be quite as good as the 5nm. Or it comes down to microarchitecture. I guess we'll see if there are subtle changes over time within the 9000 series (i.e. 9900's or x3d models), microcode...

I am fortunate enough to have a hands-on job (mix of bench science and onsite engineering). We were allowed back into lab mid-June and my mental health/happiness shot through the roof, even though I had been pretty successful about doing meaningful work during the mandatory WFH period. WFH has...

The joke/adage I've known is it's always 25 years in the future. But, yeah, I really *really* want to be wrong, but we've heard this before. At least ITER is building now!

Fortunately this one is a MSI Super Ventus. :) I am definitely loving the lack of noise and heat! Not quite the deal /dev/null/ found but I'm very happy about my purchase nonetheless.

You can see my thread a few down, which is very similar in scope. Tl;dr: just picked up a returned-to-Amazon 1650 Super for <$150, so keep an eye on things. You have to make your own value assessment on new vs used. I needed a card asap, so didn't have time to hunt used, but I'm sure I could...