I am roughly at majority%, where I would want to be, in addressing a movement to a newer platform… Linux rig wise
Keeping with pace, for new internal components. I will be using long awaited X399 Platform (Mainboard, CPU, Boot M.2, HS) [PSU, GPU and a 2.5in HDD are carryover bits]. I should be a kid, coming from the candy store, lugging a BIGG bag home…But, I’m actually not too eager to re-position, due to my AM3 system that was crafted/revived <<1yr ago [using my O.G. CPU, Which was my previous Daily Driver Chip… and this rig is TIDY-AF]
With that said, I’m looking for early T+E advice, from those that have used X399, regardless of ongoing / short term basis.
Legacy Mode(s):
I do entertain running some older games [IF applicable], which have been observed having bigly problems, to newer processing [particluarly more cores/threads, than EVER foreseen back when]. I’m looking at Legacy / non-SMT toggles, especially that I’m NOT running anything THAT level of power, in the immediate future [CPU wise]–>
- Would CPU wattage draw be reduced? If yes, is it sizeable or menial?
- Would OC boosting capacity of CPU, be sustained for a longer period?
Memory
When it comes to idyllic memory volume / freq., is their any sweet spot to be obtained? 4x8GB [32GB total], is what I’m currently plotting to put in at start [Baseline-XMP a/o PBO-I.F. applicable]
Dem PCIe Lanes:
I’m contemplating one of those multi-M.2 card docks, towards an x16 slot later [for tidier storage esp.]. Has any dock proven being non-haggle, regardless of motherboard involved?.. Maybe a Capture card? [idk-HTF to Stream!?]… Maybe another VGA, IF I consider Looking Glass?
Thermals:
I know this is a bigg ol’ honkin’ chip, but looking at from a system thermals OV. Were you able to arrange rig, into a conventional sized ATX case? Or was their actual greater cooling demands, needing a more accommodating case? (more fans / A I R R R ! ?)
Any constructive inputs, would be greatly welcomed