AMD RYZEN 7 1800X Review

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AMD is a semiconductor company that develops computer processors and other related technologies for business and consumer markets (Wikipedia). There rival is Intel, when it comes to selling CPU’s. Intel is known for having more high-end CPU’s, but with AMD you are probably going to get more bang for your buck. AMD has good performance CPU’s for excellent prices. 

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The AMD RYZEN 7 1800X is a 7th generation CPU. It is extremely fast with 8-cores and 16 threads. Passmark gave it an outstanding score of 15,390. I would highly recommend this CPU to anyone looking to upgrade their computer. It is a little pricey at $338.77, so it may only make sense to buy for a business or gamer computer, but its performance makes it well worth the price.  

Specifications:

CPU Socket Type- Socket AM4 

Core Name- Summit Ridge 

Number of Cores – 8-Core 

Number of Threads- 16

Operating Frequency- 3.6 GHz 

Max Turbo Frequency- 4.0 GHz 

L1 Cache- 768KB 

L2 Cache- 4MB 

L3 Cache-16MB 

As you can tell from the specifications this is a very high performance CPU at a great value. It has an excellent clock speed at 3.6 GHz and has plenty of cache. I can guarantee you that you will not be disappointed in this purchase, as it is fast and dependable. If you are looking for a high-end CPU, then the AMD RYZEN 7 1800X CPU is the one for you.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

References: 

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+Ryzen+7+1800X&id=2966
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?reviews=all&Item=N82E16819113430
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Micro_Devices
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Intel Core i7-8086K Coffee Lake Hexacore CPU Review

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A photo of the Intel 8086k processor packaging( Credit: Intel Corporation)

Intel released their 8086 CPU back in 1978 that became the rise of the x86 architecture that CPU manufacturers based their current architecture off of. Now, 40 years later, Intel decided to celebrate their success by making an 8th Gen CPU that would be like no other. The CPU was a disappointing tribute to the 8086 that made Intel what they are today. That is the i7 Coffee Lake 8086K.  

A photo of the original Intel 8086 processor from 1978 next to the new Intel Core i7-8086K limited edition processor. (Credit: Intel Corporation)

This CPU has impressive specs when it comes to clock speed and that is about it. However it wasn’t what I expected for a limited edition CPU.

  • 8th Gen Coffee Lake
  • 6 Cores and 12 Threads
  • Base Frequency of 4.00 GHz (5.00 GHz Turbo)
  • 12 MB of SmartCache
  • TDP of 95 Watts

It is one of the first to hit the 5 GHz clock speed. However, it does not run 5 GHz on all cores, it matches benchmark scores with the 8700K, and its basically a glorified 8700K. With the $463.54 price tag from Newegg, it sees no use. It doesn’t even have stock cooling with the CPU. The 8700K comes at a price of $369.99 from Newegg.

These reviews from AnandTech and Techradar support the fact that the 8086K is very underwhelming. I would recommend the 8700K over the 8086K because it’s cheaper, it has the same benchmark scores, and the only difference between the two is a mere 300 MHz.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

References: Newegg, AnandTech, Techradar, and Intel.

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Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE

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The motherboard I tried out is the Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI CODE, AT first I was a little nervous that I would have to spend a little bit to much on this mother board, and all the required parts but that wasn’t the case. The mother board itself was only $349.99, Which is not a bad price for a Gaming mother board. The motherboard itself does come in fact with a great many things, like”

  • 1151 Intel socket for 9th and 8th Gen CPU’s.
  • 2133 DDR4 dual channel architecture memory of up to 64 GB ( 4 sticks of 16 GB).
  • 2 x16 PCIe slots for expansion Cards.
  • Aura Sync (colored leds that can be changed to preference).
  • 8 channel high definition Audio.
  • 2 M2 Slots and 6 sata Ports.

I tried the in my home computer and it was amazing Game play like I have never seen before ( My home computer is old, so game play was SLOW). I used just a couple sticks of Ram and used a little 8th Gen i5-8400, has 9MB of Cache and 2.8-4.0 frequency, It was like a brand new computer (technically it is a new computer). 

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Intel Core i7-7700 Quad Core Processor

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One of the main worries when building a brand new gaming PC is if you will get enough performance out of your components. Thankfully the i7-7700 is packed full of performance with a max clock of 4.2 GHz and 8 MB of cache, this processor will cut through any game you throw at it like butter. 

The i7-7700 might be a very powerful processor, but it surely is NOT the most powerful by any means. The one thing that holds this back is that it is a 7th generation chip which doesn’t compare to the newest i9 processors. It is nonetheless a very powerful CPU.

Also, if you spend another $100 then you can upgrade to a CPU that has almost double the performance

Even if it isn’t the best CPU on the market the specs of this CPU isn’t anything to ignore.

Specifications

  1. Clock Speed
    • 3.6-4.2 GHz
  2. Cache
    • L3-8MB
  3. Socket
    • LGA 1151
  4. Number of Cores
    • 4 Cores 8 Threads
  5. Passmark Rating
    • 10744
  • i7 7700

Most of the reviews of this product are great as well.

Anonymous

Pros: Good speed, great for running my gaming computer. Handles what I put it through well enough.

Anonymous

Pros: loading into rust is a flash as well as fortnite and other games run every thing perfectly.

Cons: none found yet

Other Thoughts: Make sure you update your bios before putting this in it maybe produce crashing or even start up failure for the processor is not found especially if you have a asus z-170 deluxe trust me

In conclusion, this processor is very great for gaming but is not the fastest you can get on the market. If you want you can buy it here if you would like.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

Work Cited

“Intel Core i7-7700 @ 3.60GHz.” PassMark CPU Benchmarks – AMD vs Intel Market Share, www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel%2BCore%2Bi7-7700%2B%40%2B3.60GHz&id=2905.

“Intel Core i7-7700 Kaby Lake Quad-Core 3.6 GHz LGA 1151 65W BX80677I77700 Desktop Processor.” Newegg, Insider | Newegg Newegg Insider, www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?reviews=all&Item=9SIA2F857B5136&Description=i7%2B7th%2Bgen&cm_re=i7_7th_gen-_-19-117-727-_-Product.

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An insight on the I7-5820k

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Weather you build your PC(s) or buy one pre-built no one can argue the importance of ones CPU. Having a bottleneck anywhere in your PC is never a good thing, but especially when it could come from the brains of the whole operation. 

When choosing a CPU for your rig one of the most important things to do before you decide on anything in particular is to make sure you appropriate your funds correctly according to your budget. If your budget for the entire rig is $500 you will not want to spend $300 on a CPU. This will cause you to cheap out on other parts of the PC and most likely cause a bottleneck somewhere within the rig.

  • Box for the I7-5820k


Luckily with the I7-5820k you do not have to worry about bottlenecks being an issue. Rated on PassMark as the best value CPU you can bet that you will see every ounce of performance for every dollar given out. 

With the confidence form the Haswell-E series, and the power from the I7 line it is easy to see why this packs the most bang for your buck.

But it would be easier just to show you why. Take a Look:

Specifications

Socket Type: LGA-2011 (V3)

Number of Cores 6

Number of Threads 12

Processor Base Frequency 3.30 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency 3.60 GHz

Cache 15 MB (L3) 6 x 256 Kb (L2)

TDP 140 W

With many games only utilizing 4 cores this is perfect for a multi-purpose system. With the available cores needed to run most modern games at full potential plus a few left over you can always count on this to deliver for most common use cases. With the addition of Hyper-threading you have a lot of head-space to work with and from my experience it is better to have more then not enough.

Another thing you will notice is the abundance of the Cache on the processor itself. For a total of around 16 MB of Cache this gives you all the computing power for most needs. Especially gaming. 

Where Cache is stored on the CPU chip: L3 is shared cache between all cores, L2 is located just off the CPU core, while L1 Cache is on the CPU core it’self 

Not a believer just yet? Don’t worry, take a look at some of the best reviews:



“Hex core, super efficient architecture, overclocks well, relatively affordable, good temperature…”

Via Anonymous user on Newegg


“The most affordable Haswell-E processor available at the time, and still runs strong.”

Via TechSpot

If interested in buying this product I will leave a link where you can find it for the best price.

Which you can find here >  https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117402&recaptcha=pass

For a moderate price you are gaining durability, performance and value. 3 things that don’t typically find themselves with one another.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

“Intel I7-5820k.” Specifications, Insider | Newegg Newegg Insider, www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117402&recaptcha=pass.

“Intel® Core™ i7-5820K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) Product Specifications.” Intel® ARK (Product Specs), ark.intel.com/products/82932/Intel-Core-i7-5820K-Processor-15M-Cache-up-to-3-60-GHz-.

Walton, Steven. “6-Core/12-Thread Core i7 for $200, i7-5820K Revisited.” TechSpot, TechSpot, 12 Jan. 2018, www.techspot.com/review/1558-core-i7-5820k-test-in-2018/.

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Intel 6th gen core i7-6700K processor

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The CPU that I tested is the Intel 6th gen i7-6700K. I used it in my home computer, which is a little old. Compared to my old computer it handles high fps much better. It runs at 4.0 GHz but can run up to 4.2 GHz so it handles videos and game play fairly well.It even handle game play with HD graphics better than my old computer.

       I used an online MMO that I know can make most computer lag a little. So after playing the game for a while the only problem I had is a old graphics card that needs an upgrade. The CPU handles everything that would be expected, although it does have some trouble with large amount of Fps, which is an expected problem that will probably happen. This rig I have set up is not a gaming computer but a work computer.  

The CPU it-self has 8 MB of L3 cache, which means it can handle a fair amount of data at one time. The CPU only handles two speeds of DDR4 RAM 2133 and 1866. It has the ability to handle lots of data, and put in some hard work. This would be perfect if you plan to use it for lots of work or some game play. So either way if you want to play or work from home, this is the CPU to use.

Citations

“Core i7-6700K – Intel.” WikiChip, en.wikichip.org/wiki/intel/core_i7/i7-6700k.

This is part of a school project

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Review of the MSI Meg X399 Creation Motherboard

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Of all the gaming motherboards I’ve used over the years, this one stands out. It pushes boundaries in every department, with tons of room for expansion. In this review, we’ll go through the many reasons this is a great option for gamers. 

Well, everyone knows the heart of a computer is the processor. A powerful one is required to play hardware-intensive games as well. With support for 1st and 2nd gen AMD Threadrippers, there’s no lack of power concerning the CPU.

Another important aspect for gaming, or computing in general, is memory. This motherboard has plenty of space there. There aren’t two memory slots; not four, or six; but rather, eight. That’s right; this thing packs eight DDR4 memory slots. With a max capacity of 128 gigabytes, and overclocked speeds of over 3600 mhz; there’s more than enough memory capabilites to go aroujnd. 

One more hugely important thing for a gamer is expansion cards. You want to be able to add graphics cards, right? Well, rest assured; you can here. It’s got one PCIe x1 slot, and four PCIe x16 slots. Yep, you can run two dual-slot GPUs on this sucker if you wanted to. 

Lastly, you’re gonna need lots of space for all those games. Have you seen some of the big games lately? They’re anywhere from fifty to a hundred gigs, for a single game! That takes up some room. There’s no reason to worry with the Meg though. The Creation has three m.2 slots. That’s absolutely unheard of. Along with the 8 SATA III ports, you can hook up hard drive after hard drive to this board; SSD after SSD. Those big games don’t seem so scary after all now do they? 

Now for my experience while using it. I’ve got mine configured with a 2nd-gen threadripper CPU, 64 gigs of ram, GeForce 2080 Ti graphics, and a total of 3 TB of SSD storage. It takes everything I throw at it. I can play any game on the highest settings and hit 120 FPS or more. Boots up in about six seconds, and performs simple task with ease. Of course, I’ve got some good internals hooked up to it, but this just goes as an example. 

In the market for a gaming motherboard? Well definately consider the Meg X399 Creation from MSI. Sure, $600 is a hefty wad of cash, but I consider it money well spent. I bought mine back in August when it came out, and there hasn’t been a day I’ve regretted it. With great spec capabilities, and lots of future proofing, you won’t regret it either!

Specifications List

  • Form factor: Extended ATX
  • CPU socket: AMD TR4
  • Compatible with: 1st and 2nd generation AMD Threadripper CPUs
  • Memory: 8 DDR4 slots with overclocking speeds of over 3600 mhz. Maximum RAM is 128 gigabytes.
  • Storage: 8 SATA IIIs, 3 M.2s
  • Expansion: 4 PCIe x16s, 1 PCie x1
  • Integrated components: 7.1 channel audio and LAN with AC wifi and bluetooth 5.0.

Ports on the rear (from left to right)

  • 9x USB 3 A ports
  • 2x RJ45 ports
  • 1x USB 3 C port
  • 1x optical S/PDIF port
  • 5x audio ports

Others’ Opinions

“The MSI MEG X399 Creation is clearly designed to please more than just content creators and professional users, especially given the tools and features included. The sixteen-phase power delivery and dual 8-pin 12 V CPU power inputs are something extreme overclockers and hardcore enthusiasts will be interested in, and the eight SATA ports in addition to the three M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slots built-in are something workstation users and video renderers will be keen to take advantage of.” -Gavin Bonshor, anandtech

“Ultra- premium X399 is all about finding ways of making your board a bit different from the rest. Massive M.2 support, over-the-top power delivery and a restrained look mark out the MEG X399 Creation.” -Tarinder Sandhu, hexus

“KitGuru says: MEG X399 Creation is the most impressive motherboard we have ever seen. Nuff said.” Leo Waldock, kitguru

Sources

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

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Gigabyte X470 Aorus Gaming 7 Wifi Review

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So imagine that you need a great gaming motherboard for your new Ryzen CPU. Well have no fear as the Gigabyte X470 Aorus Gaming 7 Wifi has got you covered with extensive coverage of both non overclock and overclock speeds for the price. It comes with the specifications provided by Gigabyte.com

  • ATX form factor
  • Support for up to AMD Ryzen  2nd Generation 
    • AMD X470 Chipset
  • 4 DDR4 sockets for up to 64 GB of RAM
    • Dual channel support
    • Non overclock speeds of 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 MHz
    • Overclock speeds of 3600+ / 3400 / 3333 / 3200 / 3000 MHz
  • Onboard components
    • HD Audio with up to 7.1 channel audio
    • 1 Intel GbE LAN chip for up to 1000 Mb/s 
    • Bluetooth 5
  • Expansion slots
    • 2 PCI Express x16 slots (Running at x16 and x8 respectively)
    • 2 PCI Express x1 slots
    • Support for both NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFire for either 2 or 4 GPUs
  • Storage Devices
    • 1 M.2 connector with both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support
    • 1 M.2 connector supporting PCIe 2.0 x4/x2 SSD
    • 6 SATA 6Gb/s connectors
  • Voltage, Temperature, Fan speed, and Water cooling flow rate detection
  • Overheating and fan failure warning
  • Fan speed control
  • So much RGB lighting.

With a MSRP of $239.99, this motherboard averages around 4 eggs on Newegg. just look at these reviews:


Pros: Amazing VRNs
Amazing VRN cooling ( not even necessary with such high efficiency VRN)
Onboard Wifi is nice and effective
Cons: BIOS layout is definitely subpar
Other Thoughts: Huge upgrade from Asrock AB350 pro

Timothy L.


Pros: After reading all the reviews here it was difficult to decide to get this board or not as half the people here where having problems with this board supposedly…………
But because it was the best looking board in its class with some really interesting features I took a risk.
I installed it in a corsair air 540 case. The board looks great with lighting all around and in the middle with the memory and PCI lanes lite up. it is very fast from boot to desktop, I’m very happy with it and glad I made the decision to get it compared to what’s out there. Also unlike some of my other boards the two M.2 slots do not interfere with closing down certain SATA ports which was convenient
Cons: NA

Joseph C.

This motherboard is a great gaming motherboard given the price point and the versatile overclocking potential. Like all Gigabyte motherboards, Gigabyte has a 4 year warranty if something breaks. I would recommend this motherboard to anybody needing a great gaming motherboard

Note: This review is part of a classroom project.

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ASRock Z370 Gaming K6 Motherboard Review

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ASRock Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 Motherboard

When it comes to performance from a gaming motherboard, the Z370 Gaming K6 Motherboard from ASRock is the way to go. This motherboard has a lot of room when it comes to choosing memory speed and storage. It also comes with these specifications.

  • Supports 8th Generation Intel Core Processors (Socket 1151)
  • Digital PWM, 12 Power Phase
  • Supports DDR4 4333+(OC)
  • 3 PCIe 3.0 x16, 3 PCIe 3.0 x2, 1 M.2 (Key E)
  • Nvidia Quad SLI, AMD 3-Way CrossFireX
  • Graphics Outputs: HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub (VGA)
  • 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec)
  • Supports Purity Sound 4 and Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 3
  • 8 SATA3, 2 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)
  • 2 USB 3.1 Gen2 10Gb/s (1 Type-A and 1 Type-C), 9 USB 3.1 Gen1 (1 Front Type-C, 4 Front Type-A, 3 Rear, 1 Fatal1ty Mouse Port)
  • Dual Intel Gigabit LAN
  • ASRock RGB LED
  • Intel Optane Memory Ready

This motherboard is very solid when it comes to overclocking and it is easy to set up. Since my voice is not enough support, take a look at all of these reviews (via Amazon).

“One of the best Z370 MoBos available for overclocking (12 phase V-regs, what more can you ask for?) Tons of features, easy to set up BIOS, good stock cooling/heat sinks, nice to look at, just a great motherboard.”

~Jarred V.

“I upgraded from a Asus Gene V. Paired this with an 8700k. Overclocked to 4.8 with a Noctua heat sinks. Voltages running about 1.3. The 12 phase VRM is a nice feature. I could probably get to 5 with an AIO water cooler. Only complaint is that it doesn’t offer as much flexibility as the Asus board in offset mode.”

~John H.

It also comes with all the necessities straight out of the box.

What’s included with the motherboard

Even though the Z370 Socket 1151 does not support previous generation Intels, I highly recommend this because of its overclocking potential, memory support when overclocked, and overall storage.

Check out these reviews from Eteknixs and Hardware Secrets for more information about the Gaming K6 from ASRock.

Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.

https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-motherboard-Motherboards-Z370-GAMING/dp/B07638HG43
https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Fatal1ty%20Z370%20Gaming%20K6/
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BIOSTAR X370GT5 Motherboard Review

<![CDATA[This is a review on the BIOSTAR X370GT5-NF motherboard. The BIOSTAR X370GT5 is a high-end gaming motherboard available at newegg for $59.99. I believe this is a great gaming motherboard option as well as business option. This motherboard is made by BIOStar, which is a very well respected motherboard manufacturing company. BIOStar was rewarded top 20 Global Brand as of 2008, and has an estimated brand value of $46 million (Wikipedia).
The BIOSTAR X370GT5-NF motherboard is apart of the second generation racing series. This motherboard is built with excellent components and many advanced features for optimal performance.  
 
Specifications:

  • Chipset- AMD X370
  • DDR4 3200(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2667/ 2400/ 2133/ 1866
  • * DDR4 2667 for AMD Ryzen CPU
  • 64 GB memory
  • Dual Channel
  • 1 x PCI-E x16 3.0 Slot (x16 for Ryzen CPU only, NPU/APU run at x8 speed)
  • 1 x PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot (x4) (share bandwidth w/ PCI-E x1 slot, when PCI-E x1 is occupied, PCI-E x16 (x4) will run at x1 speed)
  • 2 x PCI-E 2.0 x1 Slots
  • 2 x PCI Slots
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s
  • 8 channels of audio


I highly recommend this motherboard for multiple reasons. One of the biggest reasons is the price. Not very often will you find a high-end gaming motherboard for a price of only $59.99. It has plenty of memory available with 64GB of memory. This motherboard also has very good speed ranges for a gaming PC as it ranges from 3200 (OC) to 2933 (OC). If you are an interested gamer or even just a normal business owner, I highly suggest getting this motherboard. At such a low price the BIOSTAR X370GT5-NF is second to none and is probably one of the best deals available on the market right now.
Note:  This review is part of a classroom project.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138450&recaptcha=pass
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biostar
 
 
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