KVR Audio

nonnaci · Post by **nonnaci** » Sun Feb 26, 2017 11:58 pm

cron wrote:
Indeed. When Skylake came out (hugely delayed), Intel said they were abandoning the two-year 'tick-tock' cycle and moving to a three-year 'process, architecture, optimisation' cycle. Even that's looking like it was hugely optimistic right now, and they're only one year into that new cycle.

Maybe. Looks like Samsung and Qualcom will get to 10nm first for their snapdragons this year if they haven't already. Intel will follow suite as Canonlake is slated for end of this year.

fluffy_little_something · Mon Feb 27, 2017 12:02 am

Some of the 22 ryzen motherboards I have taken a look at are quite expensive, up to 300 euros

nonnaci · Post by **nonnaci** » Mon Feb 27, 2017 12:20 am

fluffy_little_something wrote:Some of the 22 ryzen motherboards I have taken a look at are quite expensive, up to 300 euros

Think they'll make a laptop version? AMD has ceded that space to Intel for a while but the gains, low thermals, and price-point of Ryzen can give them a run for the money.

EnGee · Post by **EnGee** » Mon Feb 27, 2017 1:04 am

nonnaci wrote:
fluffy_little_something wrote:Some of the 22 ryzen motherboards I have taken a look at are quite expensive, up to 300 euros
Think they'll make a laptop version? AMD has ceded that space to Intel for a while but the gains, low thermals, and price-point of Ryzen can give them a run for the money.

I think it would be fantastic to have a nice laptop with a Rayzen based processor!

@FLS:
About the motherboard's prices. Well, it depends on the model. the higher prices usually for 'serious' gamers that want, for example, dual graphic cards support.

I have checked here the prices of the motherboards (Gigabyte and Asus) and mostly I'm going to take the B350 model which can be purchased for $160 to $170 NZD (very reasonable price IMO).
https://pricespy.co.nz/category.php?k=v2722

incubus · Post by **incubus** » Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:26 am

So, it's "much debate" w/o actual knowledge? How un-common

Again, if the mobo's are so expensive, then it's still all a crap-shoot. I'll bet on the "no-come"

EnGee · Post by **EnGee** » Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:57 am

incubus wrote:So, it's "much debate" w/o actual knowledge? How un-common

Again, if the mobo's are so expensive, then it's still all a crap-shoot. I'll bet on the "no-come"

Finish your drink and don't worry about it

DJ Warmonger · Post by **DJ Warmonger** » Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:01 am

I saw suggested prices 70-90 USD for a small MOBO. All I need are 6 SATA ports

. Waiting for local offers.

EnGee · Post by **EnGee** » Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:32 am

Yes, usually MicroATX is cheaper than ATX motherboards. Anyway, AM4 one is a new socket, so it is normal to be more expensive than previous sockets (AMD or Intel), but still not bad for the B350 chipset based.

Still, you need to know what are you buying! Personally, I have intel 1150 motherboard, cheap one (I think it was for $89 NZD). It is Gigabyte MicroATX and it has been two years using it. Really great! It has only one PCI express for a graphic card and another two mini PCI express ports. I don't need two graphic cards really. One entry level (GTX 750) is enough for my games.

It has only two memory slots which I fill (2 x 4 GB). Plenty of Sata and usb ports and it even has internal graphic card (good to have just in case).

Anyway, this looks a great motherboard. So, I might base my system on it (U$99 in the US I think, still not released yet):
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/PRIME ... fications/

nIGhT-SoN · Post by **nIGhT-SoN** » Mon Feb 27, 2017 6:30 pm

Lol, that's how Intel is dealing with AMD's new cpu?
https://www.guru3d.com/news-story/intel ... aunch.html

LE: Ryzen Unboxing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSO-aLM79iQ

scottishraver · Post by **scottishraver** » Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:45 pm

Scan have some 3xs overclocked ryzen bundles listed as preorder - I can't wait to see scans benchtests . I'm just trying to make enough room on credit card for the new PC lol
Hopefully the benchtests will be soon

fluffy_little_something · Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:58 pm

nIGhT-SoN wrote:Lol, that's how Intel is dealing with AMD's new cpu?
https://www.guru3d.com/news-story/intel ... aunch.html

LE: Ryzen Unboxing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSO-aLM79iQ

I had to laugh when he pulled that giant wooden ryzen case out of the box

So much packaging stuff... Sustainability, hello?!

incubus · Post by **incubus** » Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:33 am

EnGee wrote:
incubus wrote:So, it's "much debate" w/o actual knowledge? How un-common

Again, if the mobo's are so expensive, then it's still all a crap-shoot. I'll bet on the "no-come"
Finish your drink and don't worry about it

I'll worry about what I want to worry about, d.

.oO

Almost here. Will it be an intel killer? Will it work? Will there be cake?

Kaine · Post by **Kaine** » Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:58 pm

Nope, I've already finished the cake.... *burrrrrp*

nonnaci · Post by **nonnaci** » Tue Feb 28, 2017 1:00 pm

Kaine wrote:Nope, I've already finished the cake.... *burrrrrp*

Lies!

Numanoid · Post by **Numanoid** » Tue Feb 28, 2017 6:54 pm

With Ryzen and a SSD, do a user even need RAM anymore?

AMD's a-comin!!!... and Intel's been a-dunnin!!