Thank you Anthos. That is very interesting indeed. It does seem counter-intuitive though at the 4000MHz speeds he was getting less performance. That does seem very strange doesn't it ?
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Thank you Anthos. That is very interesting indeed. It does seem counter-intuitive though at the 4000MHz speeds he was getting less performance. That does seem very strange doesn't it ?
Well with ram it is always a complicated situation as higher speeds have looser timings and although ryzen likes the higher speeds likely it might be hitting a ceiling at some point, or maybe immature bios, or I don't know, maybe someone more versed than me has a more clear idea.
The only situation probably I would say it might be worth it for even higher speed ram would be if they are gaming at 200+hz at 1080p. Because at high resolutions you are more gpu bound which will make the ram difference between high speeds really neglible (if any).
Has anyone had any issues with the new 3202 Bios?
Tempted to have a go....
Version 3202 Beta Version
2021/01/14 20.4 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO BIOS 3202
1. Update AMD AM4 AGESA V2 PI 1.2.0.0
2. This Beta BIOS can only be reversed by BIOS Flashback.
Before running the BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP) using BIOSRename
Tempted to have a go....
Version 3202 Beta Version
2021/01/14 20.4 MBytes
ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO BIOS 3202
1. Update AMD AM4 AGESA V2 PI 1.2.0.0
2. This Beta BIOS can only be reversed by BIOS Flashback.
Before running the BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8DH.CAP) using BIOSRename
Well, I think it finally comes down to either of these two. Thank you folks for all your help.
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2 x 16) DDR4 PC4-3600 CAS 16 : 16-16-16-36 : F4-3600C16D-32GTZR (also mentioned on this thread..thank you LovingBenji and DJ Switch)
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32GB (2 x 16) DDR4 PC4-3600MHz CAS 16 : 16-19-19-39 : F4-3600C16D-32GTZNC (thank you RichL)
I'm veering more to the second RAM, the Neo, as it's allegedly optimised for the AMD Zen 3, it's a modest and conservative chip that will work right off the bat with XMP settings apparently. Stable and reliable too so I hear. Also newer than the chip listed above it.
I think I have finally decided that if I want the major gains in FPS for gaming, it's better to get a 3090 where the gains will be more, than opting for 4400/4000 memory. Eventually, I'll do both at some point down the line, but with my Sabrent Rocket Plus, I should get enough oomph as it is.
Thank you all.
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2 x 16) DDR4 PC4-3600 CAS 16 : 16-16-16-36 : F4-3600C16D-32GTZR (also mentioned on this thread..thank you LovingBenji and DJ Switch)
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32GB (2 x 16) DDR4 PC4-3600MHz CAS 16 : 16-19-19-39 : F4-3600C16D-32GTZNC (thank you RichL)
I'm veering more to the second RAM, the Neo, as it's allegedly optimised for the AMD Zen 3, it's a modest and conservative chip that will work right off the bat with XMP settings apparently. Stable and reliable too so I hear. Also newer than the chip listed above it.
I think I have finally decided that if I want the major gains in FPS for gaming, it's better to get a 3090 where the gains will be more, than opting for 4400/4000 memory. Eventually, I'll do both at some point down the line, but with my Sabrent Rocket Plus, I should get enough oomph as it is.
Thank you all.
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It's heeere! But I had to get my order in before I told ya.
I tried 3202 and reverted back to 3003. I could at least run 3800 this time but with errors unlike 3101, but 4000 wouldnt boot. 3003 is still the only stable BIOS for me
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For those that still do not own this board ocuk have them in stock for £459.
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Nice, took a while.
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It certainly did, I am glad I didn't wait.
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Yeah, nice for those who don't have it...but i'm sure for a lot of us, its a bit late to the party. I got mine 1st week of December. Very happy.
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Hello there, looking for a Bios settings overclocking guide for our Dark Hero, can't find a proper guide on Internet and I'm particulary interested about the various settings that should be enabled or not (like the C-States etc ..)
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Is OCUK also doing a queue system with this board? (like what they did with RTX 3000 series and Ryzen 5000 series? ) because I placed my order for the dark hero yestarday and it was in stock with "+10 available" however today shows it "out of stock" but the still allows you to "add it to the basket". and is't exactly the way how they where doing the ryzen 5000 queue.
I need it for a build this week
I need it for a build this week
did you try your 64gb kit and is it 2 sticks of 32gb or 4 sticks of 16gb? I still have been unable to get my Dark Hero to run with 4 sticks of 16gb 8Pack TForce Extreem 3600.
I can still only get it to run with 2 * 16gb sticks
Got exactly the same myself, but it's 2x8GB TForce Xtreem ARGB 3600 CL14 RAM. Two sticks are fine, 4 (or 3) doesn't POST. I get the orange LED at the top light up (RAM issue) and a "0d" on the Q-Code. I raised this with Asus, they suggested changing some power related things for power states 4 and 5 - didn't work. Then suggested the beta BIOS - but I didn't try that.
I've seen elsewhere on the internet people suggesting it's to do with motherboard flex and to loosen the cooler on the CPU, but I really don't want to dismantle the machine right now
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