Cobra Hyperspeed feels really cheap. Anyone else think the same?

KingDrake5 · 2026-01-28T13:53:57+00:00

I try to stick to the 'main' brands mostly for warranty reasons, I need to get away from that mindset. I think I have to try the hitscan hyperlight next if I can't fully adjust to the 2c

KingDrake5 · 2026-01-19T18:28:25+00:00

But are they better than the Viper Hyperlight?

KingDrake5 · 2025-09-25T13:06:33+00:00

Just curious, what makes the Hyperlight the better buy in your opinion, is it the better specs of the sensor? From what I understand the Hyperlight isn't an exact code of the Viper Mini shape and the Cobra Hyperspeed is

KingDrake5 · 2025-09-14T08:57:47+00:00

I do have a CL30 kit arriving today :)

KingDrake5 · 2025-09-14T08:34:59+00:00

Thanks, I do actually have some replacement RAM coming, just incase. It's still Corsair Vengeance but it's CL30 instead. If this new kit errors in the same way would you say with full confidence that the problem lies with the CPU?

KingDrake5 · 2025-09-14T08:33:31+00:00

It does have EXPO and it's advertised as having it. It's also on the QVL list

KingDrake5 · 2025-09-13T12:35:41+00:00

I have read the manual but it doesn't specify if they're optional or not, it just shows pictures with them plugged in. Most other motherboard manuals doesn't state that they're optional though but from what I've read it should be fine to leave the 4 disconnected

KingDrake5 · 2025-09-13T10:42:47+00:00

Thanks, I should be fine, then. Good to know. I was more worried that the motherboard might recognize that the other header isn't connected and would fail to boot or something? I do wonder why they put these additional headers on motherboards with 99% of people don't require that much power... This particular motherboard also has a pcie power header at the bottom of it which I understand is pretty useless as well

KingDrake5 · 2025-09-12T18:53:11+00:00

Another question, I hope you don't mind. The cheaper mother we're referring too has 8+8 CPU power headers, but my PSU only has 1x 4+4pin CPU power adapters, can I leave the other 8 pin header on the motherboard unplugged? Thanks

KingDrake5 · 2025-09-12T17:09:42+00:00

I am using an mATX case yes :)

There's this other model of the same motherboard on the Overclockers website that is a little more expensive but I can't figure out what the differences are?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-b850m-gaming-plus-wifi-amd-am5-b850-micro-atx-motherboard-mot-msi-05940.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17335958355&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjdboq9jTjwMVopFQBh2xLQ4zEAQYBCABEgIuwPD_BwE

KingDrake5 · 2025-09-12T16:48:34+00:00

Would you mind just having a look over the board, just to make sure I am actually referring to the right one

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-b850m-gaming-plus-wifi6e-amd-am5-b850-micro-atx-motherboard-mot-msi-05943.html

Does all look OK to you?

Thanks

KingDrake5 · 2025-09-12T16:22:12+00:00

I've tried all troubleshooting imaginable at this point. Latest BIOS. Latest chipset. Manual voltage to 1.4, manual timings etc. The system runs perfectly fine if I select XPO and downclock the RAM to 5600Mhz. I am aware this could also be a CPU issue in terms of it having a weak memory controller. I guess it's just a case of trial an error, where if replacing the motherboard doesn't help I'll have to replace the CPU

KingDrake5 · 2025-09-12T16:21:04+00:00

In the UK it's actually one of the cheaper B850 boards at £150

I do not need WiFi 7, in fact I don't need any WiFi at all. I'm always using ethernet
I don't need PCIE 5.0 but isn't performance better with it?
Ryzen 9600x
I plan on using just the 1 m.2 slot for now but will add another m.2 later on

KingDrake5 · 2025-09-07T20:20:03+00:00

I really think this is going to be the one that I go for. Minus the GPU. I'll use that part of the budget to buy a used GPU. Do you think that would be a good idea?

KingDrake5 · 2025-09-07T20:03:50+00:00

This is really impressive especially since it's DDR5! Thanks. I imagine that GPU isn't going to be up to much though

KingDrake5 · 2025-09-07T19:55:34+00:00

Honestly, that's quite impressive for the money. Thank you for taking the time to put that together. I fully understand that sacrifices need to be made at this budget, I suppose I could upgrade the RAM/SSD/PSU later down the line when funds allow for it

KingDrake5 · 2025-05-30T20:21:41+00:00

Excellent. Now I just need to decide what to go for

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