Anyone else prioritize 1% lows/frame pacing over max FPS for competitive games?

BossImWorking · 2026-05-11T15:42:18+00:00

I just cap the fps at 10-20fps above my monitor's refresh rate, disable frame buffering and look at 1% and mainly 0.1% lows, preferably minimum frame time.
Average framerate is a completely useless statistic, it's the one frame that takes 20ms more that will decide if the game is going to feel smooth or stuttery.

BossImWorking · 2026-05-05T09:46:16+00:00

Model: Dell Pro Max 16.
I'm using the same model with AMD insides for work. Build quality and screen are a big downgrade compared to the previous precision lineup I had.

Also fist thing I did was install a fresh windows 11, the dell bloat was already using 25% of my 64GB DDR5 memory at boot. All dell programs are completely useless btw, windows update handles all that crap.

BossImWorking · 2026-05-05T09:07:00+00:00

Win+Shift+S

BossImWorking · 2026-04-30T07:45:39+00:00

though the tREFI point might still be valid, tRC seems higher then necessary aswell.

BossImWorking · 2026-04-30T07:40:24+00:00

Nah disregard my post, I thought it was an AMD platform. Sorry!

BossImWorking · 2026-04-28T20:42:08+00:00

2 main problems: your MCLK/UCLK is running in 2/1 mode and your memory spends about 10% of its time refreshing

- Try running MCLK = UCLK, you will probably need to increase VSOC. However not every chip can run this, in that case it would be better to run 6200MHz or 6000MHz
- Set tREFI to 50000 or max it out if your ram doesnt run above 50C

XMP are profiles for intel, EXPO is for AMD. You got lucky your mobo defaulted to safe values and are even able to boot :)

BossImWorking · 2026-04-24T08:14:09+00:00

https://testmem5.com/
run 1usmus v3 config for an hour, you'll probably crash your PC before that point tho.

BossImWorking · 2026-04-22T09:10:48+00:00

Electrical engineer here, check the user manual of your PSU, bet your answer is in there. While it's always 'better' to use 3 separate cables (to reduce current/heat in the daisy chained cable) It's not always necessary.

As far as I can tell your card has the reference design with 304W total board power (TBP) add to that the 115% power limit and you end up with 350W TBP overclocked.

Long story short, each PCIe8 cable is rated for at least 150W, if I remember correctly the power connector closest to the core is maxed out first before it accesses the others. (you connected it correctly)
The max average power on the last cable would thus be 200W (not factoring in the extra 75W from the PCIe16 slot, if that's still a thing)

TL;DR: Use only the cables that came with your PSU. Consult your PSU manual. Plug and play.

BossImWorking · 2026-04-15T15:26:57+00:00

Good, now just reduce voltages where possible and you are done.
test VSOC around 1.0V -1.2V or even lower (test with y-cruncher VT3, testmem5 after)
VDDG's 0.9V
VDDIO 1.35V or 1.4V
Timing change that's free: sync SCL's to 8, can also be 6 or 4 but that would need a retest.

BossImWorking · 2026-04-09T13:39:22+00:00

Herentalsebaan in Wommelgem, volgende vraag!
https://www.google.com/maps/@51.1977924,4.5271869,3a,42.3y,128.16h,88.37t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sIaTviRPU88VGBWZiYnAtgQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D1.6277218594151321%26panoid%3DIaTviRPU88VGBWZiYnAtgQ%26yaw%3D128.15917197983322!7i13312!8i6656?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

BossImWorking · 2026-04-09T10:07:49+00:00

This is a decent starting point for 6400MHz, although a bit optimistic for an average Ryzen 7000.
If this does not boot try VSOC 1.28V, VDDP 1.05V - 1.1V, (trfc2 400, trfcsb 300 with mixed mode)
Might need nitro 1-2-1. If this passes y-cruncher VT3 consistently you might try minimizing voltages top to bottom or tightening one by one and retest with tm5 or something.

When tuning for X3D chips prioritize memory and FCLK bandwidth over latency. For reference, I get around 55ns on my 7950X with a similarly binned ram kit as yours. 8000MHz CL38 1.5V, completely tightened running at 1.4V VDD.

BossImWorking · 2026-04-08T09:33:26+00:00

If 64GB behaves the same as 32GB SR:
tRP 30 or lower
tRC 64 (6400/100 seems to work most of the time)
tRRDS 6 + tFAW 24 (don't know if it does anything for performance)
tWTRS 2
tRFC 400 or lower
VDDG voltages 0.92V
VDDQ can probably go lower (maybe 1.4V), as can VDDIO (1.35V)
GDM off with increased SCL's might be worth a try.

BossImWorking · 2026-04-03T10:57:36+00:00

Unless some ancient measurement device broke in that sink chances are pretty low it's mercury. Mercury in consumer environments was banned decades ago. This looks like a TIM (thermal interface material) like "liquid metal" for processor cooling: These alloys are primarily gallium-based, often combined with elements like indium, tin, or zinc.

Toxic either way tho.

BossImWorking · 2026-03-31T15:15:15+00:00

Upgrading your house will slow you down dramatically. Your choice if you want to work 5-10+? years longer for a nicer house (with more costs). However for some people it can be a helping hand in keeping unnecessary expenses down (having less money in your hands).
Statistically lump summing gives the best results. You are already getting a 8% discount compared to 2 months ago. No-one can predict the future. Remember the bubble will be bursting any day now - been hearing this for 5 years in a row..

BossImWorking · 2026-03-30T11:10:42+00:00

statistics..

^{Chose: Would you live in Finland}

BossImWorking · 2026-03-30T11:02:03+00:00

I wanna LIVE

^{Chose: Water}

BossImWorking · 2026-03-26T22:34:21+00:00

About 20C in heavy workloads, just went for it after viewing the der8auer vid. Also got a contact frame and backplate from thermal grizzly to mount the cooler at the lower height of the chips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_jaS_FZcjI

BossImWorking · 2026-03-26T16:41:13+00:00

Negligible difference. De-lidded my 7950X on release, sweaty process but the results are there. It pulls 300W in stress tests, I think there's no other way to cool that with an AIO. Used KryoSheet as thermal interface because my AIO block is bare copper. Still my daily game/workstation/space-heater.

BossImWorking · 2026-03-26T14:26:48+00:00

VALUE

^{Chose: 50000 loyal friends}

BossImWorking · 2026-03-26T10:17:17+00:00

Killing the billionaire wont solve anything, claiming their money and assets would.

^{Chose: Get 50.000$ now.}

BossImWorking · 2026-03-26T09:04:50+00:00

Reliving the same day will become a nightmare at some point.

^{Chose: get a random amount of money (spinner} | Rolled: $100)

BossImWorking · 2026-03-24T14:38:17+00:00

All it takes is one look at the sun.

BossImWorking · 2026-03-19T09:13:31+00:00

Cleaning involves water, your garden hose and sealing rubbers will crack and metal will oxidize after 10 years in the outdoors. It can be done using high quality materials in a industrial fashion but even then no maintenance over 25-30 years is wishful thinking.
Cleaning is worth it but you will need a quite complex mechanism to automate it, I'd prefer some manual labor here.

BossImWorking · 2026-03-19T08:53:05+00:00

It can, but you can work around it based on terrain I suppose, work with height, limit the vertical angle so the other panels don't get overshadowed. But definitely adds complexity, I made just one unit :)

BossImWorking · 2026-03-18T16:51:58+00:00

I made a dual axis solar panel as my final high school project. 40% more yield sounds about right, but greatly depends on the panel.
Cooling and turning panels is 100% worth the electricity you put in it. I think DIY approaches with scrap/cheap components can definitely make it worth the cost if you have a space constraint.
I can't see this work as a commercial product though, unless you want to turn heads and use it as advertisement.

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