I was thinking about *Danton* (1983) and *Amadeus* (1984), and noticed a similarity between the central conflicts.

In *Danton*, you have Danton vs. Robespierre. Danton is excessive, sensual, charismatic, loves food, women, drinking and life in general. Robespierre is almost the opposite: disciplined, controlled, austere, ideological and willing to sacrifice personal pleasure for what he believes is right.

Then in *Amadeus* you get something similar with Mozart and Salieri. Mozart is vulgar, impulsive, childish and hedonistic, while Salieri is disciplined, serious, restrained and has devoted his entire life to music and to God.

Yet in both cases I find myself sympathizing much more with the less disciplined character.

Maybe part of the reason is that discipline can improve what you already have, but it cannot necessarily give you the thing you want most. Salieri can dedicate his entire life to music, but he cannot discipline himself into becoming Mozart. Mozart seems almost "touched by God", which makes Salieri's sacrifices feel tragically useless.

There seems to be something similar going on with Danton. Robespierre can be more disciplined, more morally rigid and more devoted to the Revolution, but he can't simply decide to have Danton's charisma or his connection with ordinary people. Danton walks into a room and people respond to him. Robespierre has to rely much more on ideas, institutions and eventually coercion.

I wonder if that's why cinema often makes the hedonistic character more attractive. They represent something spontaneous and alive that can't be produced through self-control alone: talent, charisma, humor, sensuality, maybe even a kind of grace.

And perhaps there's also something unsettling about extreme discipline itself. Discipline is usually considered a virtue, but once someone starts treating every spontaneous desire as weakness, it can turn into resentment toward people who seem to possess naturally what they had to deny themselves.

Salieri seems like the clearest example: "I did everything right, so why did God give *him* the gift?"

Robespierre's relationship with Danton feels like a political version of the same problem.

Do you think this is a real recurring theme in films? And are there good examples where the opposite happens — where the disciplined, restrained character is clearly the more sympathetic one?

I was thinking about Danton (1983) and Amadeus (1984), and noticed a similarity between the central conflicts.

In Danton, you have Danton vs. Robespierre. Danton is excessive, sensual, charismatic, loves food, women, drinking and life in general. Robespierre is almost the opposite: disciplined, controlled, austere, ideological and willing to sacrifice personal pleasure for what he believes is right.

Then in Amadeus you get something similar with Mozart and Salieri. Mozart is vulgar, impulsive, childish and hedonistic, while Salieri is disciplined, serious, restrained and has devoted his entire life to music and to God.

Yet in both cases I find myself sympathizing much more with the less disciplined character.

Maybe part of the reason is that discipline can improve what you already have, but it cannot necessarily give you the thing you want most. Salieri can dedicate his entire life to music, but he cannot discipline himself into becoming Mozart. Mozart seems almost "touched by God", which makes Salieri's sacrifices feel tragically useless.

There seems to be something similar going on with Danton. Robespierre can be more disciplined, more morally rigid and more devoted to the Revolution, but he can't simply decide to have Danton's charisma or his connection with ordinary people. Danton walks into a room and people respond to him. Robespierre has to rely much more on ideas, institutions and eventually coercion.

I wonder if that's why cinema often makes the hedonistic character more attractive. They represent something spontaneous and alive that can't be produced through self-control alone: talent, charisma, humor, sensuality, maybe even a kind of grace.

And perhaps there's also something unsettling about extreme discipline itself. Discipline is usually considered a virtue, but once someone starts treating every spontaneous desire as weakness, it can turn into resentment toward people who seem to possess naturally what they had to deny themselves.

Salieri seems like the clearest example: "I did everything right, so why did God give him the gift?"

Robespierre's relationship with Danton feels like a political version of the same problem.

Do you think this is a real recurring theme in films? And are there good examples where the opposite happens — where the disciplined, restrained character is clearly the more sympathetic one?

I was thinking about Danton (1983) and Amadeus (1984), and noticed a similarity between the central conflicts.

In Danton, you have Danton vs. Robespierre. Danton is excessive, sensual, charismatic, loves food, women, drinking and life in general. Robespierre is almost the opposite: disciplined, controlled, austere, ideological and willing to sacrifice personal pleasure for what he believes is right.

Then in Amadeus you get something similar with Mozart and Salieri. Mozart is vulgar, impulsive, childish and hedonistic, while Salieri is disciplined, serious, restrained and has devoted his entire life to music and to God.

Yet in both cases I find myself sympathizing much more with the less disciplined character.

Maybe part of the reason is that discipline can improve what you already have, but it cannot necessarily give you the thing you want most. Salieri can dedicate his entire life to music, but he cannot discipline himself into becoming Mozart. Mozart seems almost "touched by God", which makes Salieri's sacrifices feel tragically useless.

There seems to be something similar going on with Danton. Robespierre can be more disciplined, more morally rigid and more devoted to the Revolution, but he can't simply decide to have Danton's charisma or his connection with ordinary people. Danton walks into a room and people respond to him. Robespierre has to rely much more on ideas, institutions and eventually coercion.

I wonder if that's why cinema often makes the hedonistic character more attractive. They represent something spontaneous and alive that can't be produced through self-control alone: talent, charisma, humor, sensuality, maybe even a kind of grace.

And perhaps there's also something unsettling about extreme discipline itself. Discipline is usually considered a virtue, but once someone starts treating every spontaneous desire as weakness, it can turn into resentment toward people who seem to possess naturally what they had to deny themselves.

Salieri seems like the clearest example: "I did everything right, so why did God give him the gift?"

Robespierre's relationship with Danton feels like a political version of the same problem.

Do you think this is a real recurring theme in films? And are there good examples where the opposite happens — where the disciplined, restrained character is clearly the more sympathetic one?

I recently built a new gaming-focused PC and I'm trying to figure out which Windows version is best specifically for Warzone — mainly for FPS, 1% lows, frametime consistency and input latency.

My system:

• Ryzen 7 9850X3D
• ASUS ROG Strix B850-G Gaming WiFi
• RTX 5070 12GB
• 32GB (2x16GB) Hynix A-die DDR5, tuned around 6000 CL26 1:1 / FCLK 2200
• ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQNGV 1440p 360Hz
• Mainly used for competitive FPS / lowest possible latency

My first preference at the moment is Windows 11 LTSC 24H2, mainly because I like the idea of a cleaner OS with less unnecessary background stuff.

That preference is honestly not based on any proper benchmark or comparison, though.

So I'm curious what people here would choose for a system like this. If another Windows version performs better for Warzone, has better frametimes, lower latency, better scheduling, or is simply what high-level / pro Warzone players tend to use, I'd really like to hear about it.

I'm especially interested in people who have actually compared different Windows builds on Zen 5 X3D + RTX 50-series hardware.

What would you install for a dedicated Warzone / competitive FPS machine?

Hi everyone,

I'm troubleshooting a strange PCIe issue with my ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi and I'm hoping someone here has experienced something similar.

System:

• ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi
• Ryzen 7 9850X3D
• RTX 5070 12GB
• 32GB DDR5
• Corsair RM850
• Latest BIOS
• Multiple clean Windows installations tested

The problem is highly reproducible rather than random. When running the GPU at PCIe Gen4 x16, the system usually freezes/reboots within about 2 minutes. Shortly before the crash, the mouse cursor starts lagging heavily and HWiNFO reports PCIe Lane Errors.

I initially suspected the GPU, but I have now tested two different RTX 5070 cards from different manufacturers, and both show the same behavior.

I also tested an older GTX 1050 Ti, which seemed stable.

After a lot of troubleshooting, I discovered something very interesting:

Gen4 x16 → PCIe errors followed by freeze/reboot within ~2 minutes

Gen4 x8 → seems stable

Gen3 x16 → seems stable and doesn't crash, although HWiNFO still reports PCIe errors

So either reducing the link width from x16 to x8, while keeping Gen4, or reducing the PCIe generation from Gen4 to Gen3 appears to prevent the system from crashing.

This makes me wonder whether there is a signal-integrity problem or an issue with some of the PCIe lanes.

One other observation that may or may not be relevant: when I first installed the motherboard, the PCIe retention clip was stuck and wouldn't move properly. After carefully moving it, it suddenly came completely loose. I was able to reattach it and it now moves normally. I have reseated the GPU multiple times since then, but the Gen4 x16 problem remains.

I have already tried:

• BIOS defaults
• multiple clean Windows installations
• SATA and NVMe SSDs
• different NVIDIA drivers / DDU
• reseating the GPU multiple times
• different DisplayPort connections
• Gen3 and Gen4
• two different RTX 5070 cards
• no PCIe riser cable

I have a brand-new PSU arriving tomorrow, so I will test that before concluding that the motherboard is defective.

However, because Gen4 x16 reliably crashes within approximately 2 minutes while Gen4 x8 seems stable, I'm starting to suspect the PCIe path itself — motherboard/slot/traces, CPU socket contact, or possibly the CPU's PCIe controller.

If the new PSU makes no difference and Gen4 x16 continues to crash within minutes while Gen4 x8 remains completely stable, would you consider that enough evidence to return/RMA the motherboard?

Would you personally keep the motherboard and simply run the RTX 5070 at Gen4 x8 if it's 100% stable, or would you replace the motherboard because Gen4 x16 clearly isn't functioning correctly?

Are there any specific ASRock BIOS settings or additional tests you would recommend before I return the board?

Thanks!

UPDATE: I tested PCIe Gen5 at x8 as well. Interestingly, Gen5 x8 appears stable and HWiNFO reports zero PCIe lane errors. At x16 I get PCIe errors/crashes. This makes me wonder if one or more of the additional lanes used in x16 mode are faulty, rather than this simply being a PCIe generation/speed issue.

Title:

ASRock B850I Lightning – RTX 5070 crashes within 2 minutes at PCIe Gen4 x16, but Gen4 x8 seems stable

Post:

Hi everyone,

I'm troubleshooting a strange PCIe issue with my ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi and I'm hoping someone here has experienced something similar.

System:

• ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi
• Ryzen 7 9850X3D
• RTX 5070 12GB
• 32GB DDR5
• Corsair RM850
• Latest BIOS
• Multiple clean Windows installations tested

The problem is highly reproducible rather than random. When running the GPU at PCIe Gen4 x16, the system usually freezes/reboots within about 2 minutes. Shortly before the crash, the mouse cursor starts lagging heavily and HWiNFO reports PCIe Lane Errors.

I initially suspected the GPU, but I have now tested two different RTX 5070 cards from different manufacturers, and both show the same behavior.

I also tested an older GTX 1050 Ti, which seemed stable.

After a lot of troubleshooting, I discovered something very interesting:

Gen4 x16 → PCIe errors followed by freeze/reboot within ~2 minutes

Gen4 x8 → seems stable

Gen3 x16 → seems stable and doesn't crash, although HWiNFO still reports PCIe errors

So either reducing the link width from x16 to x8, while keeping Gen4, or reducing the PCIe generation from Gen4 to Gen3 appears to prevent the system from crashing.

This makes me wonder whether there is a signal-integrity problem or an issue with some of the PCIe lanes.

One other observation that may or may not be relevant: when I first installed the motherboard, the PCIe retention clip was stuck and wouldn't move properly. After carefully moving it, it suddenly came completely loose. I was able to reattach it and it now moves normally. I have reseated the GPU multiple times since then, but the Gen4 x16 problem remains.

I have already tried:

• BIOS defaults
• multiple clean Windows installations
• SATA and NVMe SSDs
• different NVIDIA drivers / DDU
• reseating the GPU multiple times
• different DisplayPort connections
• Gen3 and Gen4
• two different RTX 5070 cards
• no PCIe riser cable

I have a brand-new PSU arriving tomorrow, so I will test that before concluding that the motherboard is defective.

However, because Gen4 x16 reliably crashes within approximately 2 minutes while Gen4 x8 seems stable, I'm starting to suspect the PCIe path itself — motherboard/slot/traces, CPU socket contact, or possibly the CPU's PCIe controller.

If the new PSU makes no difference and Gen4 x16 continues to crash within minutes while Gen4 x8 remains completely stable, would you consider that enough evidence to return/RMA the motherboard?

Would you personally keep the motherboard and simply run the RTX 5070 at Gen4 x8 if it's 100% stable, or would you replace the motherboard because Gen4 x16 clearly isn't functioning correctly?

Are there any specific ASRock BIOS settings or additional tests you would recommend before I return the board?

Thanks!

UPDATE: I tested PCIe Gen5 at x8 as well. Interestingly, Gen5 x8 appears stable and HWiNFO reports zero PCIe lane errors. At x16 I get PCIe errors/crashes. This makes me wonder if one or more of the additional lanes used in x16 mode are faulty, rather than this simply being a PCIe generation/speed issue.

Hi everyone,

I'm troubleshooting a strange PCIe issue with my ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi and I'm hoping someone here has experienced something similar.

System:

• ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi
• Ryzen 7 9850X3D
• RTX 5070 12GB
• 32GB DDR5
• Corsair RM850
• Latest BIOS
• Multiple clean Windows installations tested

The problem is highly reproducible rather than random. When running the GPU at PCIe Gen4 x16, the system usually freezes/reboots within about 2 minutes. Shortly before the crash, the mouse cursor starts lagging heavily and HWiNFO reports PCIe Lane Errors.

I initially suspected the GPU, but I have now tested two different RTX 5070 cards from different manufacturers, and both show the same behavior.

I also tested an older GTX 1050 Ti, which seemed stable.

After a lot of troubleshooting, I discovered something very interesting:

Gen4 x16 → PCIe errors followed by freeze/reboot within ~2 minutes

Gen4 x8 → seems stable

Gen3 x16 → seems stable and doesn't crash, although HWiNFO still reports PCIe errors

So either reducing the link width from x16 to x8, while keeping Gen4, or reducing the PCIe generation from Gen4 to Gen3 appears to prevent the system from crashing.

This makes me wonder whether there is a signal-integrity problem or an issue with some of the PCIe lanes.

One other observation that may or may not be relevant: when I first installed the motherboard, the PCIe retention clip was stuck and wouldn't move properly. After carefully moving it, it suddenly came completely loose. I was able to reattach it and it now moves normally. I have reseated the GPU multiple times since then, but the Gen4 x16 problem remains.

I have already tried:

• BIOS defaults
• multiple clean Windows installations
• SATA and NVMe SSDs
• different NVIDIA drivers / DDU
• reseating the GPU multiple times
• different DisplayPort connections
• Gen3 and Gen4
• two different RTX 5070 cards
• no PCIe riser cable

I have a brand-new PSU arriving tomorrow, so I will test that before concluding that the motherboard is defective.

However, because Gen4 x16 reliably crashes within approximately 2 minutes while Gen4 x8 seems stable, I'm starting to suspect the PCIe path itself — motherboard/slot/traces, CPU socket contact, or possibly the CPU's PCIe controller.

If the new PSU makes no difference and Gen4 x16 continues to crash within minutes while Gen4 x8 remains completely stable, would you consider that enough evidence to return/RMA the motherboard?

Would you personally keep the motherboard and simply run the RTX 5070 at Gen4 x8 if it's 100% stable, or would you replace the motherboard because Gen4 x16 clearly isn't functioning correctly?

Are there any specific ASRock BIOS settings or additional tests you would recommend before I return the board?

Thanks!

UPDATE: I tested PCIe Gen5 at x8 as well. Interestingly, Gen5 x8 appears stable and HWiNFO reports zero PCIe lane errors. At x16 I get PCIe errors/crashes. This makes me wonder if one or more of the additional lanes used in x16 mode are faulty, rather than this simply being a PCIe generation/speed issue.

I've always wondered why Dr Disrespect's Wikipedia page doesn't mention that he's actually a very capable singer.

In my opinion, he has the vocal ability to pull of demanding songs like Foreigner's I Want to Know What Love Is.

Wikipedia covers his streaming career, music releases, and controversies, but not what I consider to be one of his most underrated talents.

Is there a reason for this? Is it simply because Wikipedia requires reliable secondary sources discussing a person's singing ability, or do editors generally avoid mentioning abilities that haven't been formally recognized?

Curious to hear what others think.

Hi everyone,

I'm hoping someone has seen something similar because I'm running out of ideas.

System

• Ryzen 7 9850X3D ( latest chipsetdrivers_
• ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi ( latest Bios)
• 32GB DDR5 (2x16GB)
• RTX 5070 ( Not using a riser cable)
• Corsair RM850 (2021)
• Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 / Windows Server (dual boot)

Symptoms

The PC randomly reboots without a BSOD. after being on for arrooind 30 seconds

HWiNFO always starts showing PCIe lane errors before the reboot happens.

Examples include:

• Receiver Errors
• Recovery Count increasing
• PCIe Lane Errors
• Eventually the system reboots.

What I have already tested

• ✅ Exchanged the ASUS RTX 5070 for a brand new Gigabyte RTX 5070 → same problem
• ✅ Clean Windows installations
• ✅ Tested multiple SSDs (NVMe and SATA)
• ✅ Latest NVIDIA drivers
• ✅ Older NVIDIA drivers
• ✅ Latest BIOS
• ✅ BIOS defaults
• ✅ PCIe Gen4 and Gen5
• ✅ Different DisplayPort outputs
• ✅ Reseated the GPU multiple times
• ✅ Tested with the case laying flat (to rule out GPU sag)
• ✅vBIOS update Says in save mode says No display adapters where found that are compatible with this update.
• ✅NVIDIA GPU Firmware Update Tool for DisplayID Says in save mode: This update is not applicable to the graphics card in your PC

Interesting observations

• My GTX 1050 Ti works on this setup

What I haven't ruled out yet

• PSU (I have another PSU arriving tomorrow)
• Motherboard
• CPU PCIe controller
• RAM (although the symptoms seem more PCIe-related than memory-related)
• Running vBIOS update in normal mode ( pc crashes in 1 minute can brick the gpu)
• NVIDIA GPU Firmware Update Tool for DisplayID in normal mode ( pc crashes in 1 minute can brick the gpu)

My question

Has anyone seen PCIe lane errors in HWiNFO immediately before random reboots?

If so, what turned out to be the cause?

• Defective PSU?
• Motherboard / PCIe slot?
• CPU?
• RAM?
• NVIDIA RTX 5000 series issue?
• Should I try to run the vBIOS update & NVIDIA GPU Firmware Update Tool for DisplayID in save mode? ( i cannot use it in normal mode cause pc crashes in 1 minute and will interupt the update proces what can brick the card)

I'd really appreciate any ideas before I start replacing more expensive hardware.

Thanks in advance!

additional observations:

• When I first installed the motherboard, the PCIe retention clip was stuck and would not move properly.
• After some careful movement it suddenly came lose totally, I could reattach it and since then it moves normally.
• I have reseated the GPU multiple times after that, but the PCIe lane errors and crashes still occur.
• I'm mentioning this because I wonder if the PCIe slot or retention mechanism could have been damaged or if this could indicate a problem with the slot itself.

If the new PSU doesnt fix the problem I will I exchange the ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi for an ASUS ROG Strix B850-G GAMING WIFI

Title:

Ryzen 7 9850X3D - Lowest possible latency for competitive FPS?

Hi everyone,

I'm coming from Intel after many years and I'm about to build a gaming-only PC around a Ryzen 7 9850X3D. Before installing the CPU, I'll update my ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi to the latest BIOS using BIOS Flashback, so the system will never have been booted before.

My goal is the lowest possible input latency and the most consistent frametimes for competitive FPS games such as Apex Legends, CS2 and Warzone.

Hardware:

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

ASRock B850I Lightning WiFi

RTX 5070

32GB DDR5-6000 CL28 EXPO

1440p 360Hz monitor

I'm looking for advice on BIOS settings that genuinely improve latency or frametime consistency, for example:

PBO

Curve Optimizer

SMT on vs. off

CPPC / Preferred Cores

Global C-States

Memory Context Restore

Power Down Enable

UCLK/FCLK tuning

R1 vs. R2 memory profile

Any AMD CBS settings worth changing

Any advice is welcome, including Windows settings. From what I've read, the Balanced power plan is recommended for Ryzen X3D CPUs, but I'd love to hear what has made a measurable difference for you.

Thanks!

Since Nikita is a male Russian name.

Ofc you cannot make a gay man play Nikita in his music video now or in the cold war. But I think it is a jab against Russian gay supression?

'If there comes a time guns and gats won't hold u here and if u free.. just look towards the west and find a friend..."

Since Nikita is a male Russian name.

Ofc you cannot make a gay man play Nikita in his music video now or in the cold war. But I think it is a jab against Russian gay supression?

'If there comes a time guns and gats won't hold u here and if u free.. just look towards the west and find a friend..."

Movies that made the most impact on me as a kid, adolescent and as a adult.

As a kid; The Never Ending Story: insane soundtrack en just sound in general. The bookstore, the bullies, The dragon, the mirror, the Oracle, the dead knight, Gmork, Atreu his horse. My God what a magical ride. Thank God for this movie.

As a kid also: Jesus Christ Superstar, the music and scenery just so immersive. The first time encountering abstract messages with double meanings like the fighter jets in the sky just after Judas betrwid Jesus then asking what does it mean? Then hearing it has a double meaning! Hearing that for the first time as a kid made me really think. Very memorable.

Also as a kid: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the lost Ark. Indiana Jones was the coolest guy ever ( still is to this day) a teacher that goes on secret quests fighting Nazis with religious aspects to it. Formed me. It really did.

As a young adolescent: Akira. Saw this as a 11 or 12 year old in the early 90s when I lived in a pretty rough neighborhood. The nihilistic traits the movie had ( in contrast to the movies above) did not really left an impact but the feeling of being part of something really futuristic but also the feeling that you are 12 and watching something that is not made for 13 year old kids but still somehow was. Kenedas bike and the sounds it made was the coolest thing ever. No let me refrais that the whole movie is the coolest thing ever that impressed me by just sheer skill and work in making something special. Untill this day I never saw a movie that has the timeless craftmanship of Akira. Every time I rewatch it ( it's the movie I rewatched the most) I discover new details.

As and adult? Not as much as before I think movies that make me forget I am watching a movie. But those are extremely rare. You can count them on one hand or 3 fingers If I had to choose: The Odyssey from Christopher Nolan. Ah and The Dead Poets Society with Robin Williams.

Ps can't forget the movie I saw as a kid: Ralph Bakshis Lord of the Rings. The Dark riders, Gandalf, that scene when Boramir died. That chase scene on the white horse unforgettable.

Movies that made the most impact on me as a kid, adolescent and as a adult.

As a kid; The Never Ending Story: insane soundtrack en just sound in general. The bookstore, the bullies, The dragon, the mirror, the Oracle, the dead knight, Gmork, Atreu his horse. My God what a magical ride. Thank God for this movie.

As a kid also: Jesus Christ Superstar, the music and scenery just so immersive. The first time encountering abstract messages with double meanings like the fighter jets in the sky just after Judas betrwid Jesus then asking what does it mean? Then hearing it has a double meaning! Hearing that for the first time as a kid made me really think. Very memorable.

Also as a kid: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the lost Ark. Indiana Jones was the coolest guy ever ( still is to this day) a teacher that goes on secret quests fighting Nazis with religious aspects to it. Formed me. It really did.

As a young adolescent: Akira. Saw this as a 11 or 12 year old in the early 90s when I lived in a pretty rough neighborhood. The nihilistic traits the movie had ( in contrast to the movies above) did not really left an impact but the feeling of being part of something really futuristic but also the feeling that you are 12 and watching something that is not made for 13 year old kids but still somehow was. Kenedas bike and the sounds it made was the coolest thing ever. No let me refrais that the whole movie is the coolest thing ever that impressed me by just sheer skill and work in making something special. Untill this day I never saw a movie that has the timeless craftmanship of Akira. Every time I rewatch it ( it's the movie I rewatched the most) I discover new details.

As and adult? Not as much as before I think movies that make me forget I am watching a movie. But those are extremely rare. You can count them on one hand or 3 fingers If I had to choose: The Odyssey from Christopher Nolan. Ah and The Dead Poets Society with Robin Williams.

Ps can't forget the movie I saw as a kid: Ralph Bakshis Lord of the Rings. The Dark riders, Gandalf, that scene when Boramir died. That chase scene on the white horse unforgettable.