TLC chugs once the SLC cache is filled, thats how bad TLC is in terms of performance consistency

so far all TLC drives point towards fast and burst power, but fails compared to MLC in terms of sustained performance

yeah good CPU. just hot af

using Noctua L9x65, idling at like 45-55C. but at least doesnt exceed 95C for load. this is on Giga's default setting for CPU, where it can chug up to 140W at its peak. i reach 95C point with even 104W

does corsair still sell ssd locally?

yeah tlc drives are really meant for client usage, or those with a lot of reads but relatively few writes. in those areas, they will do fine.

i wonder what will happen when qlc drives start to populate.

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for cpu, go water if possible; invest on at least a 240 aio. my cpu is always at 35c at idle, and still below 75c under long-hour gaming sessions and loads after all the years.

(it's the same aio; never changed it; i do maintain it like annually to clean up rad and fans for dust)

i think they do. i still can find it at idealtech's priice list.

mITX case

could squash it in, but a very tight fit

but for the price i paid for the noctua.. i couldve went AIO 120mm like H45 :sweat

oh, maybe it's too tight.

it's better to stay air-cooled if the other option is 120 aio. (120 aio is ok for gpu, but not cpu)

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talking about tlc drives again, i might be thinking too much. i forgot that tlc nand technology is now multiple-layer 3d/v-nand (the currently populating tlc nand is 64-layer; 960 evo has the 48-layer) they have much better relative endurance than the previous versions.

well, time will tell.

Even changing the PSU doesn't do a damn thing

Next week on long holiday gonna remove all the hardwares & fans then install part by part
Really need to find the source of this flickering

Could it be the casing that's causing this? Afterall, the flickering starts 4 days after I switch casing

List of the things I've tried:
1. Change motherboard, processor & RAM - flickering
2. Change graphic card - flickering
3. Fresh format to Windows 7 - flickering
4. Use older radeon drivers - flickering
5. Change PSU - flickering
6. Change monitor - flickering
7. Use a SATA SSD - flickering
8. Transfer my R9 390X & RX550 to a different PC - No flickering, so it's definitely my PC

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Aug 24 2017, 09:18 PM

Thanks , sorry for the late reply. I don't think there's an SSD bios.Hope you can help a hand here.
Dell inspiron year before 2010 , check it had ACHI.

What are the cheapest SSD year around yet reliable ? Samsung ? I remember last time intel 320 with 5 years warranty which really good.
Storage at lease 160GB.
Thanks again

well, good luck man; it's really frustrating. i don't really think it's the pc case but who knows?

in another computer, did you use the freesync display and turn freesync on?

from what you have highlighted, i think your laptop is ok for a ssd since the bios has ahci. it's most probable that you will reuse the ssd when you replace the laptop, so i think a 240gb range ssd should be good for you in future.

samsung 850 evo is still the better sata-based mainstream option imo. unless you have a tight budget, go with 850 evo 250gb at least.

edit: the sweet spot since last year is supposed to be 512gb in terms of capacity. (meaning same price of a 240gb range for last year but its capacity doubles; in fact in the US, the sweet spot is 1tb this year) here it sort of happened, but just not really what we want. (weak currency make us consumers buy expensive stuff for no reason)




This post has been edited by horns: Aug 25 2017, 03:43 AM

I did. Triple check to make sure it's my own PC's fault, not the power line of my house or the external cables

.. pening :/

there are a few more options that you might wanna try:
1. put the gpu into different pcie slots;
2. connect the display cable to different gpu ports;
3. change display cable;
4. reset mobo bios to default.

i found this, https://community.amd.com/thread/216401 it's like related to your situation. amd guy said there is an open issue about freesync and flickering (except for the last part of your previous diagnosis)

edit: for now, i think it's better to turn freesync off first, until amd confirmed there is a proper fix for this via driver updates. if not, you can create a thread for this, because i really think it requires attention to other users as well.

This post has been edited by horns: Aug 25 2017, 12:08 PM

1. Done. Both my Gigabyte Z97X-Gaming G1 & ASUS X99-Pro has multiple PCI-e ports, tested all of them, still flickering
2. Done. Bought a new RX 550 just to test this matter, 100% new, not used unit, still flickering
3. Done. Done, bought a new premium DP cable, still flickering
4. Done. Done for both motherboards, still flickering

Still flickering away like there's no tomorrow

Nevermind, I'm just gonna wait until 31st October to strip out everything and install part by part
Also gonna try to run the system naked to see if the HAF XB Evo is the fault for this issue

.. good luck. it's a bad experience, even not as owner. it's been a long while that i need to solve something without positive outcomes lol

edit: seriously made me think twice to get that all-amd setup for now. it's really too bad.



This post has been edited by horns: Aug 25 2017, 01:14 PM

Anyone using nvme m.2 in the mobo slot here? Can advise me on the temperature? Does it get heat easily?

I am. It depends on your casing airflow actually

On ASUS X99-Pro, the temperatures when I use my 950 Pro on the built-in M.2 slot are actually lower than using the 950 Pro on ASUS Hyper M.2 X4 riser
Take note that I am currently using Cooler Master HAF XB EVO where the motherboard is installed horizontally

no i am using pcie adapter with heat sinks.

for safer operations with m.2 slots, i suggest using this, https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4350658

i thought this one is a pcie adapter without heat sinks? i have 2 of these, older version, never used them before.

This post has been edited by horns: Aug 25 2017, 03:50 PM

Thanks for the clarification. Can u suggest any pcie adapter with heat sinks? Searched lelong doesnt seem to have it.

i don't think there is one selling locally. there is an alternative with active cooling, https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=85912253

mine is this one, http://www.bplus.com.tw/Adapter/M2P4A.html (ugly, but it works well)

Parking on the new SSD V6 thread.

Just wondering, if RM500 budget, best bang for buck could get right now is Samsung EVO 850 256GB right?

Second question, what to check when buying a refurbished (or possible used but not refurb) of SSD?

welcome back

1. yes i believe 850 evo 250gb is still the best bang for buck if you compared price points of other ssds of similar capacities; in c-zone price list:

GALAX V100T 240GB (warranty: 3yrs) - 407
KINGSTON UV400 240GB (warranty: 3yrs) - 422
PNY CS900 240GB PNY (warranty: 3yrs) - 405
PNY CS1311B 256GB (warranty: 3yrs) - 432
SAMSUNG 850 EVO 250GB (warranty: 5yrs) - 487
WD GREEN 240GB (warranty: 3yrs) - 405
WD BLUE 250GB (warranty: 3yrs) - 454

from the list above it's like the most expensive one; if i factored in longer warranty, and rapid mode feature, it's better.

2. for used drives, i suggest check at least its total host writes with crystal diskinfo. it must be fully functional, and can be verified with manufacturer's toolbox software. however it's more about mutual trust mostly. honest sellers will usually tell you more about how they used the drives, and are confident and kind enough to give you a short period of personal warranty. just don't abuse it; honest people are very rare.

edit: my sm951 was a used one, in very good shape. the seller is a nice guy. he even took the initiative to follow up after the deal was long done. i am very thankful for that.

This post has been edited by horns: Aug 26 2017, 12:17 PM