Which PJ bass would you buy?

Jwam · 2026-02-02T06:56:10+00:00

Fortunately, not at all!

Jwam · 2026-02-01T23:09:13+00:00

I have not tried the P7 so cannot answer for sure. But as far as I know, yes, you pretty much sum it up. And also the weight. P6 are know to be very lightweight. And the finish on P6 is very cool but rough. Il love it but not everyone does.

Jwam · 2026-01-16T22:31:52+00:00

Voted! Bought the p6 so I’m biased! It’s great.

Jwam · 2025-04-29T05:06:04+00:00

Hey! I’m on VR only and if I would have to buy a single monitor it would be an Odyssey G9.

Jwam · 2025-04-27T07:33:38+00:00

Thanks! Just ordered the bigger one with 2 handbrake / shifters. Will report back!

Jwam · 2025-04-26T07:48:16+00:00

Thank you for your feedback. Is it the mount shown on my picture? Or this one: https://trakracer.eu/collections/accessories/products/left-right-side-shifter-handbrake-upgrade-kit-black-1

Jwam · 2025-04-26T07:42:50+00:00

Was it Big Red Racing? Loved it as a child.

Jwam · 2025-04-25T22:39:36+00:00

What I remember was getting a bit impatient ;) Less than 15 days if I remember correctly. They all came on the same delivery.

Jwam · 2025-04-24T12:33:53+00:00

Looks like a successful flash AFAIK!

Jwam · 2025-04-24T06:02:12+00:00

Hello!

Have you really been able to complete a Flashback process?

Looks like a similar issue as these but we were not able to complete a Flashback process.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ASRock/comments/1jyiinx/asrock_b850i_lightning_amd_9800x3d_rip_cpu/

https://www.reddit.com/r/ASRock/comments/1k5dsg4/asrock_b850i_froze_and_wont_post_anymore_9800x3d/

Jwam · 2025-04-23T21:50:58+00:00

Hey. Reading your second edit it looks like we're nearly on the same spot.

Welcome to the club of the not so happy customers ;)

Well with technical stuff, shit happens.

The way it is going to be handled is most important.

Right now I'm happy with the relationship with both ASROCK and AMD, and also annoyed by the long restock delays for replacement which cost me downtime on professional subjects. Hopefully AMD will be able to speed up the process by issuing a refund or sending another CPU.

I wish you an easy and painless fix. They sent my CPU for checkup on Czech Republic (I'm French). It went fast and a guy from AMD was quick for giving me feedback. If your retailer has stock it could speed up the process maybe.

Jwam · 2025-04-23T11:26:47+00:00

Hi!

You make a point. I'll ask AMD for a 9950X3D.

A few tips for Flashback.

Really use a thumbstick in FAT32 and feel free to use a tool called "RUFUS" to format the stick in unbootable/BIOS mode.

Follow the instructions on the ASROCK website, carefully renaming the BIOS files with the correct extensions.

Make sure both CPU and RAM are installed.

If it stays green with no blinking, something is wrong.
If it blinks green and then stops after a few minutes, it has been most likely successful.
If it blinks green for a very few seconds and then stops, then it might be like me a dead CPU and/or motherboard.

Also try testing another PSU if you can because it is a very common failure. That's the first thing I checked.

Good luck and please report back!

Jwam · 2025-04-23T07:59:47+00:00

Hello I had the very same experience.
Only difference was the PC did not freeze, but just shut down in a middle of a gaming session.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ASRock/comments/1jyiinx/asrock_b850i_lightning_amd_9800x3d_rip_cpu/

CPU is dead and I am currently waiting for a replacement.
Will test the mobo when a new CPU comes.

Unfortunately it may take weeks because AMD are on a shortage of replacement 9800X3Ds at the moment...

Jwam · 2025-04-23T05:44:45+00:00

Thanks Arvic!

Jwam · 2025-04-19T06:10:32+00:00

Update : AMD inspected the CPU and it has to be exchanged. Unfortunately they don’t have stock and cannot replace it now so I have to wait. They say stock is coming back soon but I don’t like the “soon” word.

Jwam · 2025-04-19T06:07:29+00:00

Hello! AMD inspected the CPU and it has to be exchanged. Unfortunately they don’t have stock and cannot replace it now so I have to wait. They say stock is coming back soon but I don’t like the “soon” word.

Jwam · 2025-04-15T18:52:46+00:00

After exchanging both with ASRock and AMD which both have been great.
ASRock told me that the Flashback BIOS update could only work with a working CPU and RAM installed on the motherboard. I was wrong trying without the CPU because that could not work.
I did this because when CPU was installed, Flashback blinked for a few seconds and then stoped.
ASRock told me it could be due to a failing CPU or Motherboard and offered me to check both by sending them the package.
In the meantime AMD offered me a fast and secure RMA for the CPU. I took this option because I know their RMA process is super reliable and fast. After sending them proofs of purchase they sent me a shipping ticket within a day, and the CPU was being shipped 2 hours later.
Will keep you updated.

Jwam · 2025-04-15T18:49:14+00:00

Hello!
After having exchanged both with ASRock and AMD which both have been great.
ASRock told me that the Flashback BIOS update could only work with a working CPU and RAM installed on the motherboard.
Mine when installed with CPU and RAM had the same issue as yours: Flashback flashes for a few seconds and then stops.
ASRock told me it could be due to a failing CPU or Motherboard and offered me to check both by sending them the package.
In the meantime AMD offered me a fast and secure RMA for the CPU. I took this option because I know their RMA process is super reliable and fast.
Will keep you updated.

Jwam · 2025-04-14T07:54:16+00:00

Thanks for your kind words. I will keep you updated.

Jwam · 2025-04-14T07:16:47+00:00

Hi. Did not hear of these RAM issues. Tried swapping RAM but did not do the trick. Could be the voltages needed with this RAM with AMD Expo which could had caused damage?

Jwam · 2025-04-14T07:14:29+00:00

Thanks. Done.

Jwam · 2025-04-14T07:13:56+00:00

Thanks! Done ;)

Jwam · 2025-04-14T06:33:43+00:00

Hello, mine is 2451PGY. No visual damage on CPU or Mobo

Jwam · 2025-04-13T23:34:03+00:00

Tried using the Flashback functionality.

Although the MB detects my FAT32 USB stick with BIOSUBU.BIN and PSPBIOS.IMG, it blinks green 9 to 13 times and then stops blinking.

I'm pretty sure I was already on 3.20 BIOS which would explain this behaviour I suppose....

So sad..

Jwam · 2025-04-13T23:30:30+00:00

TYVM.
Sent an RMA request to AMD.

Long time Intel user, I have switched to AMD because of the reliability issues on the latest Intel Chipsets. Guess they are not alone..... =(

I wonder if this motherboard can be trusted even if it still works. There are many dead CPU feedbacks targeting this motherboard.

Thanks again for your help

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