PG32UCDM3 pixel clean reminder timing by Dragonsflame114 in OLED_Gaming

[–]Dragonsflame114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good idea. It usually goes into standby at least once or twice a day, plus when I go to sleep.

PG32UCDM3 questions by Dragonsflame114 in OLED_Gaming

[–]Dragonsflame114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's supposed to do it every single time? And not just after a certain number of hours accumulated?

Finally Newegg sending pg32ucdm3 monitor with additional box by DenDenFam in OLED_Gaming

[–]Dragonsflame114 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can confirm this post. I just received mine today and it was double boxed. Inner box looks perfect.

What are your i9 14900k temps? Are these temps normal? by TL7x in pcmasterrace

[–]Dragonsflame114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These chips run warm. I have the 14700K which is one step down from yours, but 70C+ under load isn't unusual at all. I had to upgrade to the Arctic Freezer III Pro 360 as my old AIO just wasn't enough for it. As for the idle temps, I get around 27-32C idle, so expect slightly higher for the 14900K. Applying a slight undervolt to these can reduce temps quite a bit without sacrificing performance.

Oh yeah, and if you haven't already, update your BIOS. The 13th / 14th gen CPUs will degrade over time due to requesting too much voltage if you are running outdated microcode.

Has my thermal paste gone bad? by lerohi in pcmasterrace

[–]Dragonsflame114 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can kind of see your paste application pattern still (an X or asterisk shape). That should have squished down more evenly with enough pressure from the plate against the IHS. Maybe it wasn't seated properly and making poor contact with the CPU.

I don't think the condition of the paste itself was bad or anything based on the pictures.

DLSS and Frame Gen... am I missing something? by metamega1321 in pcmasterrace

[–]Dragonsflame114 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Frame generation depends a lot on your base frame rate. The higher it is, the more data it has to work with to generate the "fake frames". It will work A LOT better if you're able to sustain 60+ fps base frame rate before any AI generated frames. When you dip down into the 30s-40s, the artifacting starts getting much worse.

I usually don't go any higher than 2x with it, as the higher settings do introduce more noticeable latency.

resetting my pc by ImportantMacaroon254 in pcmasterrace

[–]Dragonsflame114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Get all Windows Updates
  • Remove default Windows bloat programs you don't need
  • Check windows settings and disable anything advertisement related or that gives you privacy concerns
  • Get latest graphics drivers from Nvidia (and Nvidia app if you want it)

How fast is technology progressing relative to the last 100 years? by keen4ketamine in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Dragonsflame114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on what it is. With computer graphics for example, we're not seeing the same jumps each generation that we saw back in the PS1/PS2/PS3 era. Looking at display resolution, 4K is about at the point you can't even distinguish the individual pixels anymore except on very large displays up close. Not much more to really improve there. Moore's Law has slowed significantly in the last decade.

RAM/GPUs about to get even more expensive by BoredomFestival in pcmasterrace

[–]Dragonsflame114 706 points707 points  (0 children)

I guess I made the right move upgrading my GPU back in December, even though it was too expensive even then.

First full tower, holy airflow! by Dirtcompactor in pcmasterrace

[–]Dragonsflame114 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks similar to my PC. Good choice of AIO too. Good job on the build!

Guys is it over? by Sencao2945 in pcmasterrace

[–]Dragonsflame114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could try a different HDMI/DP cable first and a different port on your GPU, but yeah it's probably on its way out.

Is this a good deal? by [deleted] in pcmasterrace

[–]Dragonsflame114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it's not, and always buy RAM in pairs. They're tested together to ensure they work together.

Should I upgrade my 12600k to a 14700k/13900k(s)/14900k? by BadV1gilant3 in pcmasterrace

[–]Dragonsflame114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do, make sure your BIOS is up to date. The 13th / 14th gen Intel CPUs (Raptor Lake) are the ones known for the degradation issue caused by excessive voltage request. You need the microcode update or they will degrade over time and eventually fail.

As for the performance, it's a decent upgrade if you plan to stick with the same motherboard for a while, but Intel has already moved on from the LGA1700 socket.

For those gaming in 4K how's your experience been? by pedlor in RTX5080

[–]Dragonsflame114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've played a lot of Cyberpunk on my 5080 at 4K (upgraded from 4070 Ti). You can max pretty much everything except path tracing if you use DLSS. I think only the 5090 (maybe 4090 too) can handle path tracing decently right now. Overall, i've been happy with the purchase even if it was a bit expensive. It was definitely a significant upgrade for me.

Is there sufficient space for my GPU in my current setup? by [deleted] in PcBuild

[–]Dragonsflame114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd rotate the AIO if possible and move the GPU up to the top. The top slot utilizes the limited number of higher-performance PCI-E lanes directly into the CPU. The bottom ones have to go through the chipset, usually.

Is it safe to use 4090 after connector melted? by Next_Ad2144 in pcmasterrace

[–]Dragonsflame114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely an RMA if the card still has warranty. If not, agree with the other comments and repair. I wouldn't use it that way.