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

[pastrychef]

@pastrychef

Hey, i had everything working well now about a month, lately it has started to wake from sleep again (using SSDT for usb) and terminal says thhis time:

log show --style syslog | fgrep "Wake reason"


2020-05-21 05:59:03.941843+0300 localhost powerd[139]: [powerd:sleepWake] Wake reason: "<private>" identity: "<private>"


2020-05-21 05:59:23.447177+0300 localhost kernel[0]: (AppleACPIPlatform) AppleACPIPlatformPower Wake reason: XDCI HDEF


2020-05-21 05:59:23.447177+0300 localhost kernel[0]: (AppleACPIPlatform) AppleACPIPlatformPower Wake reason: XDCI HDEF


2020-05-21 06:00:31.969108+0300 localhost kernel[0]: (AppleACPIPlatform) AppleACPIPlatformPower Wake reason: XDCI HDEF


2020-05-21 06:00:31.969108+0300 localhost kernel[0]: (AppleACPIPlatform) AppleACPIPlatformPower Wake reason: XDCI HDEF


2020-05-21 06:01:50.751872+0300 localhost kernel[0]: (AppleACPIPlatform) AppleACPIPlatformPower Wake reason: XDCI HDEF


2020-05-21 06:01:50.751872+0300 localhost kernel[0]: (AppleACPIPlatform) AppleACPIPlatformPower Wake reason: XDCI HDEF


2020-05-21 06:03:02.935143+0300 localhost kernel[0]: (AppleACPIPlatform) AppleACPIPlatformPower Wake reason: RTC XDCI HDEF (Alarm)


2020-05-21 06:03:02.935144+0300 localhost kernel[0]: (AppleACPIPlatform) AppleACPIPlatformPower Wake reason: RTC XDCI HDEF (Alarm)

Is this still related USB-s or ?

Thanks again,
PK

Yes. Looks like USB or audio.

 

[Nicoras]

All you need to do is apply the proper BIOS settings, then replace the EFI on your USB installer and/or your main system drive.

On this motherboard, the CFG is unlocked by default. You don't have to do anything extra.

Engineering Samples should work fine.

Additionally, even after fixing my own build completely, I sometimes get my Vega 56 maxed out (Air boost OC, the CPUTach LED indicator will fully light up and my screen will freeze, while voice calls continue to function)

 

[pastrychef]

Additionally, even after fixing my own build completely, I sometimes get my Vega 56 maxed out (Air boost OC, the CPUTach LED indicator will fully light up and my screen will freeze, while voice calls continue to function)

I don't know what can cause that... What apps do you have running when this happens? Have you tried monitoring Activity Monitor to try and figure out which process is doing this?

Please post your EFI.

 

[Nicoras]

I don't know what can cause that... What apps do you have running when this happens? Have you tried monitoring Activity Monitor to try and figure out which process is doing this?

Please post your EFI.

Will not post it until I switch over, just enquiring with you about the potential problems I faced previously over from my old build to your build.

 

[pastrychef]

Will not post it until I switch over, just enquiring with you about the potential problems I faced previously over from my old build to your build.

I never saw this behavior the entire time I've had my Vega 56.

 

[Nicoras]

I never saw this behavior the entire time I've had my Vega 56.

I'm starting to suspect power draw issues. I'm running a 650W tho.

Could it be bad configurations for PyVega?

 

[pastrychef]

I'm starting to suspect power draw issues. I'm running a 650W tho.

Could it be bad configurations for PyVega?

The Vega cards are very power hungry. Depending on how you have your card tweaked, total system power draw can exceed 500W under load and, if you have a lot of peripherals, power consumption can be even higher.

You have to be careful with power supplies... Here's a "650W" "Beast Power" power supply:

APEVIA ATX-BT700W 700 W Power Supply - Newegg.com

Buy APEVIA ATX-BT700W 700 W ATX12V SLI CrossFire Power Supply with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!

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However, when you look at the ratings, the 12V rail only provides 588W.



Even well known brands such as Antec are guilty of this sort of deception. Here's an Antec "650W" power supply:

Antec NeoECO Gold Zen NE600G Zen Power Supply 600W, 80 PLUS GOLD Certified with 120mm Silent Fan, LLC + DC to DC Design, Japanese Caps, CircuitShield Protection, 5-Year Warranty - Newegg.com

Buy Antec NeoECO Gold Zen NE600G Zen Power Supply 600W, 80 PLUS GOLD Certified with 120mm Silent Fan, LLC + DC to DC Design, Japanese Caps, CircuitShield Protection, 5-Year Warranty with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!

www.newegg.com

I'm unfamiliar with PyVega.

 

[rising1234]

@pastrychef Have you updated the mobo BIOS on Z370-G? I have the same mobo+8700K.

 

[pastrychef]

@pastrychef Have you updated the mobo BIOS on Z370-G? I have the same mobo+8700K.

I'm on the latest BIOS version.

 

[Nicoras]

The Vega cards are very power hungry. Depending on how you have your card tweaked, total system power draw can exceed 500W under load and, if you have a lot of peripherals, power consumption can be even higher.

You have to be careful with power supplies... Here's a "650W" "Beast Power" power supply:

APEVIA ATX-BT700W 700 W Power Supply - Newegg.com

Buy APEVIA ATX-BT700W 700 W ATX12V SLI CrossFire Power Supply with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!

www.newegg.com

However, when you look at the ratings, the 12V rail only provides 588W.
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Even well known brands such as Antec are guilty of this sort of deception. Here's an Antec "650W" power supply:

Antec NeoECO Gold Zen NE600G Zen Power Supply 600W, 80 PLUS GOLD Certified with 120mm Silent Fan, LLC + DC to DC Design, Japanese Caps, CircuitShield Protection, 5-Year Warranty - Newegg.com

Buy Antec NeoECO Gold Zen NE600G Zen Power Supply 600W, 80 PLUS GOLD Certified with 120mm Silent Fan, LLC + DC to DC Design, Japanese Caps, CircuitShield Protection, 5-Year Warranty with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg!

www.newegg.com

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I'm unfamiliar with PyVega.

Mines fortunately at 648W right?

Back when I was preparing my rig, I made sure PSU was splurged on in terms of maximising its reliability.