AMD Ryzen For Simracing?

Durge Driven · Nov 27, 2019

Have not touched ram, would only run at 3200
MSI B450 same sticks ran XMP\3600
Put my 3900X cooler on it, stress 30 mins 50C @ 30c ambient

Durge Driven · Nov 28, 2019

New Ryzen Master v2.1.0.1424

https://www.amd.com/en/support

balage06 · Nov 28, 2019

Also new chipset drivers.

Durge Driven · Nov 28, 2019

Durge Driven said:
New AMD driver
https://www.amd.com/en/support

F1Aussie · Nov 29, 2019

So if I have not updated my bios since I got my mobo is it worth updating the new chipset? I did not go to F10 or 1.0.0.4.

balage06 · Nov 29, 2019

F1Aussie said:
So if I have not updated my bios since I got my mobo is it worth updating the new chipset? I did not go to F10 or 1.0.0.4.

I bought an older mobo (X470), but in my case, performance definitely improved a bit with the recent updates.

F1Aussie · Nov 29, 2019

balage06 said:
I bought an older mobo (X470), but in my case, performance definitely improved a bit with the recent updates.

I have heard nothing but bad things about the new bios updates on x570, lower clock speeds and reduced single thread performance

Terry Rock · Nov 29, 2019

I'm not sure (given the fact that it needs a fan to handle the potential extra heat generated as a result of the PCIe 4.0 traffic) the X570 is worth it.
I mean you are paying an absolute premium for not much more in the way of day-to-day performance, while introducing another variable capable of failing (fan).
It may be absolutely vital for a select few but the mainstream probably wouldn't miss the small margin.

Durge Driven · Nov 29, 2019

My X570 is no faster then my B450

What I found with either the cooler you get them to run the better performance you get

Bob Gnarley · Dec 7, 2019

Jumped on the bandwagon over black Friday. Picked up a 3700X and some fast b-die to drop into existing Asus Prime X370 pro. Up and running at stock with docp at 3600mhz, no issues so far. Look forward to tuning over the holiday period!

Durge Driven · Dec 8, 2019

Nice B, have fun

Get latest chipset

https://www.amd.com/en/support/chipsets/amd-socket-am4/x370

Durge Driven · Dec 8, 2019

Wish I held off buying

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Bob Gnarley · Dec 8, 2019

Bloody good deal. Memory prices are due to rise in the new year, guess that will include ssd's too.

Alex Townsend · Dec 9, 2019

I wonder if I should update the bios then. I cant get rid of the CPU usage warning popping up and freezing the game for a second or so in ACC... I'm running a b450 gaming pro carbon with a 3600x and 3200Mhz Kingston Predator. No other issues in any other software or games.
I'm actually close to performing a reinstall to see if that will sort it. Anyone have any issues like this or know how to resolve it?

Bob Gnarley · Dec 10, 2019

Whether a bios update would cure your issue I couldn't say but from experience with first gen Ryzen, it is definitely worth updating from time to time. But with a caveat...

As an example, it is widely known that initially Ryzen had memory compatibility issues with many kits either not working or not reaching rated speeds but after twelve months you were really unlucky if your kit didn't work as prescribed. Overclocking also improved.

I would certainly expect the boost algorithms to improve as time goes on with these 3000 cpu's.

The thing is though, some bios's bring improvements while some are a backward step. The best way to know is either find a thread relating to your motherboard or Ryzen bios's generally. People will quickly report the good and bad.

Good luck with the ACC issue. Hopefully it's an Assetto thing and an update their end brings relief.

mitchgixer6 · Dec 10, 2019

ZeroRisk said:
I wonder if I should update the bios then. I cant get rid of the CPU usage warning popping up and freezing the game for a second or so in ACC... I'm running a b450 gaming pro carbon with a 3600x and 3200Mhz Kingston Predator. No other issues in any other software or games.
I'm actually close to performing a reinstall to see if that will sort it. Anyone have any issues like this or know how to resolve it?

Just for info I'm running the same mobo as you with a 3600 and Ballistix 3200 RAM (16Gb) and have never seen the issue you explain. Only new to ACC but have about 15 hours on it. Can check which bios I'm on tomorrow if you need that info?

Hope you manage to get it sorted.

Alex Townsend · Dec 10, 2019

mitchgixer6 said:
Just for info I'm running the same mobo as you with a 3600 and Ballistix 3200 RAM (16Gb) and have never seen the issue you explain. Only new to ACC but have about 15 hours on it. Can check which bios I'm on tomorrow if you need that info?

Hope you manage to get it sorted.

Hi @mitchgixer6 thanks for responding. I have the previous BIOS running at the moment but will look to update the BIOS today and see if it helps.
Failing that, I'm tempted to do a delete and reinstall of ACC and then, failing any improvement I'll perform a complete wipe and reinstall of Windows 10.

Could you confirm what settings you're running in ACC?

Durge Driven · Dec 12, 2019

Just idea buy cheap 120GB SSD, do fresh W10, Steam and ACC before you overwrite existing OS/Drive

I gather other sims are running okay or is the OS a bit clunky

Alex Townsend · Dec 12, 2019

Durge Driven said:
Just idea buy cheap 120GB SSD, do fresh W10, Steam and ACC before you overwrite existing OS/Drive

I gather other sims are running okay or is the OS a bit clunky

The cheap SSD is already installed, it's a Kingston 120GB M.2 drive
To be honest, both my Intel 320 and MX300 are faster than it. But I dont think this will have any bearing on the ACC CPU warning message and hanging for a few frames.
My existing OS drive is literally just the OS and most used software. I can wipe and install without losing any data, just a ballache getting it all reconfigured again...
I'll have some time later to test again now that I've updated the BIOS to the current release from MSI, plus I already updated the chipset after your post about it recently.

Alex Townsend · Dec 12, 2019

I'm just wondering...
My RAM is Kingston HyperX Predator 3200Mhz
Part number HX432C16PB3AK2/16
It would appear that, in the compatibility section of the MSI website for the b450 gaming pro carbon, it has it listed as compatible but only for XMP Profile 2, 3000Mhz
I have it set in the BIOS under XMP profile 1 for 3200Mhz
Could this cause an issue?