[Success] GIGABYTE Z370 Gaming 7 + Intel Core i7-8700K + RX 580 + (2x) Dell P2715Q 4k @ 60Hz

[jiffyslot]

FWIW, I got both Thunderbolt ports to work in Windows 10 by enabling a Windows 8 compatibility mode.
I ran the Geekbench 4.2.3 tryout test and got 5369 single-core and 24137 Multi-core for the CPU. But I don't think it's using any of the overclock settings: Base: 3.7 GHz, Max: 4.7GHz. Open CL score is 135473.

I'm being gentle with the 8700K because I'm using the Noctua air cooler.

 

[HackaShaq]

BREAKING NEWS, I REPEAT BREAKING NEWS: I finally ate all the Sour Patch Kids from my initial feed bag that I got as an Amazon add-on, so I had to order more.

In other news...:
Since I was ordering more sour patch kids, I followed @jb007 lead, and ordered 32GB's of the highly specific 3600MHz Ripjaws V RAM.

I will do a performance test with this RAM in comparison to my current RAM (listed in the build components), I'll run Geekbench speed tests, test for stability, etc.

This should answer things once and for all if the System Identifier creates any performance differences, and/or confirm specs for maximum performance for this build.

Once I confirm everything I can update the build info with updated geek bench numbers, and hopefully (fingers crossed) will have new performance numbers that rival a base model iMac Pro.

RAM arrives tomorrow. Stay tuned.

 

[jb007]

BREAKING NEWS, I REPEAT BREAKING NEWS: I finally ate all the Sour Patch Kids from my initial feed bag that I got as an Amazon add-on, so I had to order more.

In other news...:
Since I was ordering more sour patch kids, I followed @jb007 lead, and ordered 32GB's of the highly specific 3600MHz Ripjaws V RAM.

I will do a performance test with this RAM in comparison to my current RAM (listed in the build components), I'll run Geekbench speed tests, test for stability, etc.

This should answer things once and for all if the System Identifier creates any performance differences, and/or confirm specs for maximum performance for this build.

Once I confirm everything I can update the build info with updated geek bench numbers, and hopefully (fingers crossed) will have new performance numbers that rival a base model iMac Pro.

RAM arrives tomorrow. Stay tuned.

I love this... sounds like you are addicted to sugar the same as me!

I'm crossing my fingers that the RAM makes all the difference, and that I don't have some 'magic wires' in my Mobo! Otherwise its a expensive exercise for you.

I look forward to your tests, and finally both of our systems will be near identical twins!

 

[JimmakoS]

One minor update for my setup, i change my Sata 3 ssd Samsung 850 EVO to Samsung 970 Evo Nvme.

I use carbon copy cloner to create an identical image and everything works perfect.

With comparison of 850 EVO i can say that the system is a little bit smoother and quicker.



Some read and write test speed.

 

[HackaShaq]

I love this... sounds like you are addicted to sugar the same as me!

I'm crossing my fingers that the RAM makes all the difference, and that I don't have some 'magic wires' in my Mobo! Otherwise its a expensive exercise for you.

I look forward to your tests, and finally both of our systems will be near identical twins!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the RAM will make about a +5,000 or so geekbench performance boost. It's an expensive upfront cost of buying new RAM, but I figure that if everything goes smoothly, I'll sell the original RAM for about ~$300, and that results it's a net cost of ~$150 to gain +5000 geekbench performance. About a ~16% percent performance bump for ~$150.

Biggest issue my darn CPU cooler is a major pain to remove/reinstall, and will require thermal paste cleaning and re-application. Argh.

And if it doesn't work, then I'll just tell myself there was an explosion at the sour patch kids factory and they're super super rare and now cost ~$450 a bag...so I got the RAM for free. Win/win.

I'll post back with the results in a day or so.

 

[JimmakoS]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the RAM will make about a +5,000 or so geekbench performance boost. It's an expensive upfront cost of buying new RAM, but I figure that if everything goes smoothly, I'll sell the original RAM for about ~$300, and that results it's a net cost of ~$150 to gain +5000 geekbench performance. About a ~16% percent performance bump for ~$150.

Biggest issue my darn CPU cooler is a major pain to remove/reinstall, and will require thermal paste cleaning and re-application. Argh.

And if it doesn't work, then I'll just tell myself there was an explosion at the sour patch kids factory and they're super super rare and now cost ~$450 a bag...so I got the RAM for free. Win/win.

I'll post back with the results in a day or so.

Could you please try one thing, in bios settings set profile one and change the multiplier from auto to 30 or 32 and run geekbench.

My ram is at 2400 and i have overcloked them at 3000.



It will not have any option for 32 or 30, you have to set it manually.

Set it first at 32, if your computer opens, everything is ok. If not, try to set it at 30.

Probably you don't have to change the ram, just overclock the ones you have.

Also as per manual of Gigabyte, you must install ram to DDR-1 and DDR-2 slots. Check this settings please.



So the first module of the ram must be installed at right corner and the other with a space between them to ddr2 slot as per manual.

I hope these settings to resolve your issue and keep the money

 

[JimmakoS]

@HackaShaq did you check if the ram modules is installed as per manual?

 

[HackaShaq]

Could you please try one thing, in bios settings set profile one and change the multiplier from auto to 30 or 32 and run geekbench.

My ram is at 2400 and i have overcloked them at 3000.

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It will not have any option for 32 or 30, you have to set it manually.

Set it first at 32, if your computer opens, everything is ok. If not, try to set it at 30.

Probably you don't have to change the ram, just overclock the ones you have.

Thanks for the post and info! Yes, I can change the BIOS in a bit and do that testing in a bit. Still have some work to finish on the computer before I can test things.

I was thinking that it might be possible to overlock the RAM I have (or any supported RAM) because as per the compatible RAM list, most RAM runs natively at 2133 so all the other speeds are just overclocks. But I thought that seemed a bit impossible to just overclock it myself via settings, and also expect stability. I could be totally wrong about that, it just logically makes sense that the factory tweaks the RAM with it's own overlock parameters that would be hard to replicate and maintain stability, hence the need for "faster" store bought RAM (company overclocked version).

Also as per manual of Gigabyte, you must install ram to DDR-1 and DDR-2 slots. Check this settings please.

View attachment 340664

So the first module of the ram must be installed at right corner and the other with a space between them to ddr2 slot as per manual.

I hope these settings to resolve your issue and keep the money

I have my RAM installed in the following slots as per the manual:



I only have two sticks of the Corsair, and the manual says for Channel A to have the ram installed in the two left slots (DDR4_2, DDR4_4). I welcome any input on this, but as per the manual, I thought this was correct.

Where are you seeing that the ideal location would be the first module of the ram installed at right corner and the other with a space between them to ddr2 slot as per manual?

I'd love for a tweak/fix to try with my existing RAM slots so I welcome your suggestions. Just confused a bit because it looks like I have the ram in the correct highlighted slots above, bit that's different from what you suggested. Please advise, thanks.

 

[SebErr]

Thanks for the post and info! Yes, I can change the BIOS in a bit and do that testing in a bit. Still have some work to finish on the computer before I can test things.

I was thinking that it might be possible to overlock the RAM I have (or any supported RAM) because as per the compatible RAM list, most RAM runs natively at 2133 so all the other speeds are just overclocks. But I thought that seemed a bit impossible to just overclock it myself via settings, and also expect stability. I could be totally wrong about that, it just logically makes sense that the factory tweaks the RAM with it's own overlock parameters that would be hard to replicate and maintain stability, hence the need for "faster" store bought RAM (company overclocked version).



I have my RAM installed in the following slots as per the manual:

View attachment 340665

I only have two sticks of the Corsair, and the manual says for Channel A to have the ram installed in the two left slots (DDR4_2, DDR4_4). I welcome any input on this, but as per the manual, I thought this was correct.

Where are you seeing that the ideal location would be the first module of the ram installed at right corner and the other with a space between them to ddr2 slot as per manual?

I'd love for a tweak/fix to try with my existing RAM slots so I welcome your suggestions. Just confused a bit because it looks like I have the ram in the correct highlighted slots above, bit that's different from what you suggested. Please advise, thanks.

No, for Dual Channel to work good you need to have them installed in either the following configuration:

DDR4_1 + DDR4_2
or
DDR4_3 + DDR4_4

there should be a one slot gap in-between the 2 sticks. If you put them next to each other Dual Channel won't be working.

 

[JimmakoS]

Thanks for the post and info! Yes, I can change the BIOS in a bit and do that testing in a bit. Still have some work to finish on the computer before I can test things.

I was thinking that it might be possible to overlock the RAM I have (or any supported RAM) because as per the compatible RAM list, most RAM runs natively at 2133 so all the other speeds are just overclocks. But I thought that seemed a bit impossible to just overclock it myself via settings, and also expect stability. I could be totally wrong about that, it just logically makes sense that the factory tweaks the RAM with it's own overlock parameters that would be hard to replicate and maintain stability, hence the need for "faster" store bought RAM (company overclocked version).



I have my RAM installed in the following slots as per the manual:

View attachment 340665

I only have two sticks of the Corsair, and the manual says for Channel A to have the ram installed in the two left slots (DDR4_2, DDR4_4). I welcome any input on this, but as per the manual, I thought this was correct.

Where are you seeing that the ideal location would be the first module of the ram installed at right corner and the other with a space between them to ddr2 slot as per manual?

I'd love for a tweak/fix to try with my existing RAM slots so I welcome your suggestions. Just confused a bit because it looks like I have the ram in the correct highlighted slots above, bit that's different from what you suggested. Please advise, thanks.

I'm sure now, that is the problem, you don't have dual channel. If you see the manual it says that right corner slot is DDR1 and the left with a space between them is the DDR2. If you put it as i said, and overclock the ram, you will get 30.000+ at Geekbench. Please cancel the order of the new ram