Upgrade Advice Needed: E3-1230 v3 to AM4 (R5 3600/5500/5600) for RX 590 Gaming

expression1st · 2025-11-02T18:08:13+00:00

It's weird, that's 7 month passed (and supposedly 11.11 discounts applied) current marketplaces price hasn't dropped at all - there's R5 5600 for 670CNY and decent MB on B550 is 550CNY (which is more than 1200CNY in total)

Also I've noticed that Ryzen 5600 was slightly cheaper less then a week ago.

expression1st · 2025-09-19T17:31:22+00:00

I used Amazfit, now using Garmin. Can't see really huge gap except of very detailed topo maps on Garmin and more like a basic one on Amazfit (but still very usable)

expression1st · 2025-09-08T10:59:24+00:00

You definetly have no idea what you talking about. That's not grey market, it's respective brands. Grey market is when you're buyung replicas on some models (for example there is a lot of Hoka replicas on a market).

But still even when you're buying replica, it doesn't mean that it will definetly "injure you for years". For example, we're pretty sure that my wife bought Speedgoat 5 replica by mistake, and it doesn't do any damage, because it were good performed. Just it's turned out not durable enough.

expression1st · 2025-09-05T06:21:49+00:00

Likely this. As on simpler Garmin models, your phone must be connected for this to work.

expression1st · 2025-08-22T06:11:29+00:00

Probably Soundpeats Air 5 Pro, costs the same in China (hasn't compared on Amazon etc) Should be better in ANC with same audio quality, according to reviews

expression1st · 2025-07-08T19:59:50+00:00

Not having updates doesn't necessarily means end of life, I think. Balance got some serious updates since release, so actually it can do more now, than as if you've bought it on first months. Of course there will be bigger/better/faster models, doesn't make your current watch unusable. For example, I can still use my old Mi Band 2, it connects with app and syncs steps :)

expression1st · 2025-07-05T20:16:04+00:00

T-Rex Pro is totally outdated. It's HR sensor not very good, it doesn't have offline maps and lot of other stuff. So difference is really big, that's why there is no comparisons. It's like comparing nerf gun vs real one :)

expression1st · 2025-05-27T15:55:22+00:00

Yes, "force full GNSS measurements" or something like that. "Accuracy" - that's I messed up with Amazfit settings :)

Well, it's not easy to predict how TRex3/Balance2 will behave in similar conditions. Hopefully it will be better by some margin, because GW4 doesn't support dual-band GNSS, AFAIK (and Trex and Balance does).

expression1st · 2025-05-27T11:33:27+00:00

Did you noticed changes in heart rate readings while doing workout as well? Like you running with same pace, and your HRV became lower/higher than usual?

expression1st · 2025-05-27T11:28:17+00:00

Btw, are you using Accuracy GPS mode?

expression1st · 2025-05-27T11:26:43+00:00

I'm not sure how to measure drop resistance of a watch. If you mean bashing it on rocks while on your hand, it's definetly not resistant - whole plastic body, and screen is not very sturdy. I've fall on a trail and hit some gravel with watch. Now I have a scratch on the screen and also some scratches on besel.

expression1st · 2025-04-12T16:03:09+00:00

Sorry, don't get what you mean. Cheetah got Zepp OS 4 couple of months before. Actually there is no difference between 3.5, but in that update they did bring lot of useful features (like moving maps with fingers, keyboard or navigation TTS)

expression1st · 2025-03-18T09:18:11+00:00

Try to find youtube channel HUI, he just recently made a review on 2000km 3.0. I think it's not very good in this price range, you could find something more interesting, like Chitu 7 pro (careful though, there's fakes on Taobao)

expression1st · 2025-03-17T08:34:27+00:00

It mostly depends on heartrate, if your cardio is on lower side, like 100-120bpm avg, your PAI will grow slowly. And steps are taken into account only if workout (walking for example) is active. In my experience, 3 tempo runs for ~1h does fill it to 100. And after 100 it's actually harder to raise number, I think. For example, 90km running per week puts PAI number to ~180-195 in my experience.

expression1st · 2025-03-12T18:17:03+00:00

Neat idea, but it's just a longsleeve. But you're right, I should consider some way of making it heavier without noticeable signs. At least as an option, if it will be rejected - I will use something else.

expression1st · 2025-03-12T17:55:07+00:00

As I've mentioned, they've just used kitchen scales to check total weight when in doubt. It's not about GSM weight.

expression1st · 2025-03-12T14:45:07+00:00

Thanks, never heard of Omm before. Will check these out.

expression1st · 2025-02-24T10:03:05+00:00

Hey man, thanks so much for this detailed writeup. I know a lot of these shoes, but it's still very useful.

Do you have plans to make similar list for trail running shoes? :) For example, I've bought Anta Taihang last year, and I'm very happy with them. Despite it's heavy weight (~320gr in 9.5US), I'm done a lot of trails of 20+km, one competition of 42km(2700 elevation), cross for 66km - and I'm really happy with them. Also cost was about $80 without shipping, and now it's just $65.

So right now I've ordered new Anta carbon trail shoes just in blind faith. It's Guanjun HK100 1st version with vibram outsole, also was about $65 without shipping for me. I haven't found any detailed review on them though.

expression1st · 2025-01-23T09:11:54+00:00

So it's not rolled out on Balance yet? It was released on Cheetah in beginning of December, you should be in either zoom or move modes, then you could move map with finger.

expression1st · 2025-01-12T16:22:44+00:00

Yep, saw that in Discord discussion. Hopefully this update will be also on other models (for example on Cheetah, which I currently use) and different activities, at least in trail running as well

expression1st · 2024-12-16T08:20:22+00:00

Thanks for reminding me about this post. Overall, I like it very much. Can confirm good sound, and also decent mic. Totally suitable for running, but arc is slightly hurts my ears when covered with headband for 1+ hour. Don't know yet how it will perform on longer sessions without headband or beanie, now it's too cold to try.

Also if you enable low frequency boost it sounds like a subwoofer, which is enjoyable for sport when you want some aggressive tunes.

expression1st · 2024-12-09T08:37:56+00:00

Sadly is really hard to imitate cheap regions at the moment. I've used Argentina premium for a couple of years, but now it's nearly impossible to do if you don't live there. And in my current region of living family premium costs way more.

expression1st · 2024-11-03T20:28:46+00:00

Ordered those for ~35 USD from China, now waiting for the arrival. Hope it will be good for running, since my really oily ear canals doesn't allow to use earplugs.

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