pastrychef's Asus ROG Strix Z370-G Gaming (WI-FI AC) build w/ i9-9900K + AMD 6600 XT

[skypano]

Software is from https://github.com/audiohacked/OpenCorsairLink but I think it has nothing to do with the software. If I disable the software autostart on boot, I've the same problems with sleep. Maybe the root cause is the internal USB-Extender/Splitter I'm using for HS013 and HS014 (Rokoo 9 Pin USB Header Stecker 1 bis 4). I'll check again ...

 

[pastrychef]

Software is from https://github.com/audiohacked/OpenCorsairLink but I think it has nothing to do with the software. If I disable the software autostart on boot, I've the same problems with sleep. Maybe the root cause is the internal USB-Extender/Splitter I'm using for HS013 and HS014 (Rokoo 9 Pin USB Header Stecker 1 bis 4). I'll check again ...

What kind of splitter is it?

Another thing you can try is using a PCI-e USB 3.0 card with internal header. The PCI-e slots should sleep correctly. I used to use one of these with my old MacPro5,1 and it worked well:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JFR2H64/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

 

[starcat102]

Forgot to ask about Thunderbolt 3, have you added it or you simple don't need TB3? Thanks again!

 

[pastrychef]

Forgot to ask about Thunderbolt 3, have you added it or you simple don't need TB3? Thanks again!

This motherboard doesn't have support for Thunderbolt.

Plus, I have never invested in any Thunderbolt accessories.

 

[pit512]

I think it’s just to sort the list.

I read somewhere something about "Force RGB mode" that may solve my problem... I will try that and report back.

Thanks!

Yeah! That did it!
Forcing RGB mode by following this steps, solved my blurry display problem.
Hope this can help others...

 

[luckyal]

Wow. I don't have such lofty hopes. Lol. I would be happy with a solid 5GHz all core overclock with low voltage and temps.

Yes, as I've said, the Noctua coolers and fans are fantastic. I changed the secondary heatsink fan to an NF-A12x25 PWM and it made all the difference in the world.

Did you only replace the secondary fan or both of them?

 

[pastrychef]

Did you only replace the secondary fan or both of them?

Just secondary. The primary fan is the one included with the heatsink.

 

[elfcake]

It means, get out the barbecued chicken out of the freezer, its time to start cookin.....

Interesting, that this weirdness subsides until I do some kind of work, moving stuff around, fans, new CPU cooler...

 

[pastrychef]

Interesting, that this weirdness subsides until I do some kind of work, moving stuff around, fans, new CPU cooler...

I think that the readings are from the FakeSMC sensors. Maybe switching to VirtualSMC can help.

 

[pastrychef]

Apple finally updated the iMac line with 9th gen CPUs. Those of us already using 9th gen CPUs will probably be able to update to a new system definition with the next macOS release.

It's interesting that one of the options is for a "Radeon Pro Vega 48". Probably to create some artificial separation between the top of the line iMac and the lower end iMac Pros.

Things I'm curious about:

• Which Intel chipset is Apple using.
• Is there support for CNVI?
• How they manage the heat of the i9-9900K.