Do I regret using the 7950X3D CPU in my rig? Let's talk about it!

JayzTwoCents

JayzTwoCents

21 min, 36 sec

A detailed experience and technical review of the AMD 7950X3D system.

Summary

  • The AMD 7950X3D system initially had a bad motherboard which soured the first experience.
  • The system has been used for gaming, livestreams, and content creation with overall positive feedback.
  • Issues with AMD Expo memory profiles not working were experienced and a concern with ASUS motherboard reliability was raised.
  • Performance in gaming is impressive on the AMD 7950X3D, with high FPS in demanding games and a good thermal profile under custom water cooling.
  • The speaker provides personal opinions and experiences, emphasizing the system's capabilities and potential areas for improvement.

Chapter 1

Introduction to the Man Cave

0:24 - 37 sec

The speaker introduces their personal gaming and work setup, dubbed the 'man cave'.

The speaker introduces their personal gaming and work setup, dubbed the 'man cave'.

  • The speaker is in their 'man cave' to discuss the AMD system's follow-up.
  • The system has been used for live streams, gaming, and content creation.
  • Initial experiences were tarnished due to a bad motherboard.

Chapter 2

Sponsor Segment

1:11 - 16 sec

The speaker briefly introduces a sponsored product, the T30 high-quality PC fan from Fanx.

The speaker briefly introduces a sponsored product, the T30 high-quality PC fan from Fanx.

  • T30 features include a three-phase motor, dual Vapor maglev bearing, and a 30mm thickness for improved airflow and static pressure.
  • A six-year warranty is highlighted as a notable feature.

Chapter 3

The Choice of AMD Over Intel

1:32 - 3 min, 30 sec

The speaker explains the reasoning behind choosing an AMD processor over Intel for their system.

The speaker explains the reasoning behind choosing an AMD processor over Intel for their system.

  • AMD's 7000 series processors impressed the speaker, prompting the choice of a 7950X CPU.
  • The anticipation of the X3D CPUs and previous positive experiences with AMD influenced the decision.
  • A historical overview of the speaker's past CPU use is recounted, including a shift from Intel to AMD.

Chapter 4

Experience with the AMD System

5:03 - 4 min, 57 sec

The speaker shares their experiences with the AMD system, including performance and potential issues.

The speaker shares their experiences with the AMD system, including performance and potential issues.

  • The system has been stable for content creation and gaming, with the 10900k replaced by a 7950X 3D CPU.
  • Concerns about the memory compatibility and motherboard quality are discussed.
  • The speaker's satisfaction with the gaming performance of the AMD system is expressed.

Chapter 5

Editing and Gaming Performance

10:05 - 5 min, 22 sec

The speaker evaluates the system's editing and gaming performance, detailing specific experiences.

The speaker evaluates the system's editing and gaming performance, detailing specific experiences.

  • Gaming performance is excellent with high FPS in demanding titles.
  • The system will be used to edit the current video, marking the first editing task on this CPU.
  • The inability to run AMD Expo profiles on the 7950X 3D CPU is seen as a disappointment.

Chapter 6

Thermal Performance and System Cooling

15:27 - 2 min, 23 sec

The speaker discusses the thermal performance of the AMD system and the cooling setup involved.

The speaker discusses the thermal performance of the AMD system and the cooling setup involved.

  • Despite a robust cooling setup with two 360mm radiators, the CPU reaches the low 80s in temperature.
  • The speaker is unsure of the exact temperature readings due to discrepancies between monitoring tools.
  • The overall cooling system efficiency is considered adequate for the CPU's design and thermal behavior.

Chapter 7

Motherboard Concerns and Future Plans

17:51 - 3 min, 11 sec

The speaker voices concerns about the ASUS motherboard's reliability and outlines potential future changes.

The speaker voices concerns about the ASUS motherboard's reliability and outlines potential future changes.

  • The speaker has reservations about the ASUS motherboard due to widespread failure reports.
  • A plan to switch to another brand, such as Gigabyte or ASRock, is considered if problems arise.
  • The speaker expresses a willingness to update viewers on the system's performance in the future.

Chapter 8

Musical Outro and Final Thoughts

21:09 - 24 sec

The speaker concludes with a musical outro on the guitar and final thoughts on the system.

The speaker concludes with a musical outro on the guitar and final thoughts on the system.

  • The speaker attempts to play the guitar, acknowledging their lack of skill.
  • A reflection on the system being akin to 'Dust in the Wind' is made, considering the transient nature of technology.
  • The speaker signs off, reminding viewers to share their thoughts on receiving further updates.

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