u/sawthegap42

Unintentionally upgraded to AM5. With RAM prices the way they are I had no intention on upgrading from my 5950X running 3733Mhz CL14 fully tuned timings any time soon, then I came across a deal on these 2x24GB GSkill Ripjaws S5 6400Mhz CL32 dimms for $400, so snagged them up as I felt that was a decent deal given the sticks new are about $900 at the moment. Next day I came across a deal on an X870E Carbon Wifi for $280, so decided to get that. I intended on waiting for prices on the 9950X3D2 to come down a little, then a buddy sent me a deal on an open box 9850X3D for $400, so decided to get it. My buddy said he would purchase the 9850X3D from me when I upgrade to the X3D2, but in the mean time I think this will certainly do.

Got all my parts in a day ago, and what an adventure that was with the CPU getting lost for a few days in shipping, then the first motherboard I got being bad, but all that matters is everything works as expected in the end, or even a little be better than expected. Spent my 4th of July tuning RAM. Got my timings I began with from this post here, then tuned things further. I had tested good on RAM the first day at CL30 with these timings, then spent half the day yesterday chasing my tail due to instability and errors that were happening in tests 8 & 9. Figured out I had pushed my PBO - offset too far. Brought it back down to -22 (CB R23 a -33 offset) with a +75Mhz boost, and that stopped my errors in 8 and 9, then started getting an error that pointed to voltages or overheating, but my DIMM temps never got over 37C, so figured I was pushing too high VDD at 1.5, so brought it down to 1.45, and now we are here.

So, how do things look? To note, full system cooling with a 12K BTU AC with a custom 3D printed duct, which some of you might have seen before, to explain my temps. (Been running it for 3 years now, so I know what I'm doing to keep moisture at bay, as well I live in the desert)

New to AM5 and DDR5 tuning, but studied up quite a bit on those of you who have paved the way before me, so I was not flying blind. To that, I thank all of you for making this tuning journey soooo much easier than my DDR4 tuning.

My package was suppose to be delivered yesterday, but then it got lost in its trek across the state for a day. It got close to my city at one point, then decided to 300 miles in another direction. Hopefully I'll get my package tomorrow. Seriously, explain the logistics on this?

I was looking to purchase these silver glasses, and went to sign in to purchase, then noticed the price increased quite a bit from the original sale price. Even the original listed price went up. What kind of deception is this? I was still able to purchase at the original sale price if i didn't sign into Etsy. What is going on? Why does this happen?

In the middle of a zoom call teaching a class, and Windows decides to throw this pop up in my face… I think it may be time to shoot out the Windows, and replace it with something else. Especially after watching Linux challenge Pt 4 yesterday.

Was reading through comments while sitting in the yard at work of my lotus flow video, and there was a comment about how I could probably go into Mayruasana, which I then had to proceed to look up. 😅 (I may be able to do a lot, but y’all are helping me learn the names. 😋) Took a video before this one without gloves, but my hands did not last too long when the pressed against that hot black rubber mat. I was making all kinds of noises! Maybe I’ll post the blooper too. 😂

With a guest appearance from Mr. Ash Kin

Or knowing how to tap the e-brake button lightly if using a controller. Here I'm on a Fanatec ClubSport Wheelbase with BMW wheel that's been going strong for a decade now, along with some Amazon e-brake (cause the Fanatec e-brake didn't last) and Fanatec 1.5 sq gearbox selector (that went out on me on the second lap of this race, and had to switch to paddles lol)

Sing it with me now "How low can we can we go? How low can we go..." I changed my review this morning to "negative" while it was still showing as "mostly positive" for recent reviews. My end game right now is just sitting back with some pop corn and watching it all burn.