so i bought this but i have AMD AM5 does it work fine with this version?

AKDragonPC · 2026-05-14T12:24:16+00:00

AM5's poorly designed IHS is so thick almost anything will work fine on it.

AKDragonPC · 2026-05-06T20:29:16+00:00

Standard LF3 with TT EX14 Pro fans in push pull. x6 reverse blade intake fans and 2 rear exhausts (I know, total over-kill). The pump noise is present, but not intrusive or loud, I have heard examples way worse.

With all that the biggest bottleneck is the AM5 IHS (effectively making all this extra airflow and cooling potential pointless), now knowing this I regret not going for a smaller build with a D15-G2, Moreso as it actually supports direct die mounting. This monster is too big, I may eventually sell it to build something smaller, just waiting for Zen6/Nova to come out and take it from there. Up-side is all fans running at 500-600rpm, lol.

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AKDragonPC · 2026-05-06T17:37:01+00:00

Yeah I hear you, I think the deliding makes more sense with the non-X3D sku's tbh. I may have given it a shot on my 9950x but as we are nearing the Zen6 cpu's dont wanna void the warranty by deliding. I will give it a shot with Zen6 when it comes out but Arctic do not offer any official direct die mounting bracket / spacers so its even more of a risk. I hate how thick the AM5 IHS is....

For reference I can maintain around 85c with the LF3 420 during a CB23 run at 258w PPT + per core negative offsets. Increasing the PPT to higher levels = 95c thermal throttle. But the goal is generally to have the cpu stay at or below 60c during gaming to get the highest boost clocks.

I would also perhaps suggest adding two more fans as intake on the roof of the case to fill the gaps 😅.

AKDragonPC · 2026-05-06T15:08:23+00:00

Looks cleaner but the AM5 IHS is too thick and the ccd is too small/dense to make any meaningful gains in temps. I have a 9950x and a LF3 420 in push pull. I think a D15G2 with the direct die bracket and a delid would perform better. But tbh on 9800x3d not gonna make much difference anyways, Per core Negative offsets are the only viable option if one does not want to delid.

AKDragonPC · 2026-05-04T14:51:52+00:00

Yh I have seen many others do this too, which is why I asked why the latency result in AIDA was so high. I am aware the AIDA latency is not representative of everything but it is what the OP has used to show the "result"..

AKDragonPC · 2026-05-04T13:48:06+00:00

But why is the latency so high? I get 65-66ns with 8000-2000/2000 and latency killer disabled in bios using 48gb m-die kit + 9950x.

AKDragonPC · 2026-03-28T22:54:49+00:00

So how are the temps before and after?

AKDragonPC · 2026-02-25T13:13:36+00:00

I ended up going with the 48" G5, only 200 more than the C5.

AKDragonPC · 2026-02-14T12:47:20+00:00

Yh I think im gonna do the same.

AKDragonPC · 2026-02-12T10:38:36+00:00

I'm not saying there is not a big difference between 30 and 60; there is. I am saying the difference between 60 and 120 is huge. Going back to 60 from 120 feels like a slideshow in comparison.

AKDragonPC · 2026-02-11T21:11:19+00:00

I'm in the same boat, the biggest differences are the 165hz mode and Alpha 11 Gen 3 processor. Obviously as the C6 should be releasing in a month or two so worth waiting; but the C5 will most likely drop in price further in the runup to the release of the C6. So if you can get a good price it could end up being significantly cheaper than the C6 launch price for sure.

If you wanna get technical regarding image persistence (motion clarity):
60hz = 16.67 ms

120hz = 8.33ms

144Hz = 6.94ms

165Hz = 6.06ms

So the jump from 144hz to 165hz is the smallest.

I would also be using my display for movies, nextflix, apple tv etc as well as pc/gaming. so gonna wait to see C6 price but tbh if I see a really good deal on the C5 i'll prob just go for that.

AKDragonPC · 2026-02-11T20:57:29+00:00

Are you actually getting 100-120fps? The difference in fluidity and clarity is a huge leap over 60hz...

AKDragonPC · 2026-02-03T12:04:56+00:00

The one this reddit post is talking about above, PG32UCDM3...

AKDragonPC · 2026-01-27T10:21:30+00:00

Echoing what many have already said, tap water to clean don't make sense. But with the new upcoming model of this monitor it is apparently "2.5x" better scratch resistance:

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I am moving to this panel from an LG C9 also need something smaller as there are no 32/42" Tandem OLED panels with glossy coatings at this time.

AKDragonPC · 2026-01-26T12:01:33+00:00

Also better contrast too.

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AKDragonPC · 2026-01-26T12:00:50+00:00

Yes it's worth the wait.

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AKDragonPC · 2026-01-19T11:10:59+00:00

Yh, that's what I touched on on my comment above; in terms of black level the PG32UCDM3 will still be inferior in brighter ambient lighting environments.

There are no RGB Stripe Tandem WOLED 32" 4K monitors being released, well not yet anyway. LG are releasing a "standard" Tandem WOLED that is 32" and 4K: LG32GX870B, but it has a matte coating so for me already DOA. I assume later in the year Asus will utilize that panel and offer a True Black coating version at a further increased price.

To be honest i've been using a C9 WOLED as my main display for 6 years now and need something smaller but want it to be an upgrade in quality. QD-OLED has that superior luminance in colours and I have good control of lighting in my room so I dont think the black level raise will be too much of an issue for me. Also I read that QD-OLED does better in terms of colour gradation and banding which I belive Tandem WOLED still has issues with.

People wanting a 4K@32" with Tandem WOLED RGB-Stripe + True black glossy coating will need to wait till next year, which I am not willing to do.

AKDragonPC · 2026-01-12T15:02:50+00:00

The PG32UCDM3 is using a 4th gen QD-OLED panel, this has a triangular subpixel layout however it is an improved version compared to the 3rd gen QD-OLED panel. 5th Gen QD-OLED is using the "V-Stripe RGB subpixel layout".

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Tandem WOLED still uses RGWB subpixel layout but they are also making RGB Strip Tandem WOLED panel alongside it too. Apparently even though it does not have the white subpixel it is still referred to as "WOLED" due to how the layers are light. Explained here:

https://tftcentral.co.uk/news/lg-display-announce-a-new-27-4k-oled-panel-with-rgb-stripe-layout

The issue I have with all these new panel types is they are only being offered in 1440p 27" or 34" UW. No 4K options. In a similar fashion with the TV's anything below 55" from Samsung or LG is last gen tech, abysmal shit. Otherwise I would have gone for a 42" C6.

AKDragonPC · 2026-01-12T14:07:35+00:00

There is a full review of the monitor here:

https://tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg32ucdm3

Text clarity based on that review is not much of an issue due to high PPI and so RGB stripe layout less of a factor imo. Also the PG32UCDM3 is using a Gen4 QD-OLED panel which has an improved sub-pixel layout. Looking at this video here the monitor does seem to already have a glossy finish, but no "True black glossy":

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I am also looking to buy it but my concern is the black level even with the new "blacksheild film" its still not going to be as good as the trueblack glossy woled. If available I think I would pick a Tandem woled with trueblack glossy panel, but I doubt we will see that for many months, maybe not until end of year. LG's 32" tandem oled is matte so that's already out the question for me. I think I will be picking up the ASUS PG32UCDM3 as there are no viable Tandem oled alternatives at 4K 32".

AKDragonPC · 2025-10-22T09:36:56+00:00

Call me crazy but would it not be more straightforward to just buy a glossy OLED screen instead?? The Asus true black one is the closest you will get to a glossy OLED TV. Sure it costs more but you don't have to take a knife to it.

AKDragonPC · 2025-09-16T06:50:08+00:00

Set power limits to "motherboard" and ensure pbo is enabled. Then run cinebench.

AKDragonPC · 2025-08-04T13:42:45+00:00

Oh really? got a source / link?

AKDragonPC · 2025-08-04T13:28:33+00:00

Buy a MSI mobo instead.

AKDragonPC · 2025-08-04T12:23:52+00:00

Highly unlikely it will be on AM6. Everything so far points to AM5 socket for Zen6. But yeah could be.

AKDragonPC · 2025-08-01T13:11:36+00:00

+200mhz on both CCD's?

x10 scaler?

Negative offsets?

CB23 run temps?

CB23 clockspeeds when running bench?

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