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That is a pretty righteous SP98 12900k. It's a wonderful feeling when you pull a chip off the shelf and it is a good bin. Do you have a shot of the V/F curve? 1.101 @ 5.1 under load @ 1.288 adaptive? See how it does with Falk's binning baseline: Set your chip to the following: 5.4 ghz sync all cores (P cores: 5.4 ghz), E cores 4.0 ghz, Ring: 4.0 ghz Actual VRM Core Voltage: 1.42v (Bios set). LLC: Level 6 (I'm assuming you have an Asus board). Run Cinebench R23 10 times loop. If it passes, run R15 10 times in a row as fast as possible.

I usually target the non RGB variants. On the other hand, when I swapped the wife from 2x8GB white RGB'esque "pretty sticks" that were running @ 3200 18-22-22 to a pair of 2x8GB G.Skill jet black sticks running @ 4000 C14-14-14 all she had to say was, "They don't match and where's the lights?" Clearly there is a market for RGB color face blast.... My major gripe is still the software. Basic lighting control software that somehow needs to be bloated, intrusive and data collection enabled......right....

Frame Chasers comparing a 12900ks (P cores only) versus his godbin 12900k SP102 (P113) and 12900k SP86 (P96). It does seem to show, yet again, the SP scores aren't equal KS vs K and you will need to weight the KS score by +8-10.

Asus BIOS 1403 is KS compliant but there isn't a way to directly compare SP scores between K and KS so far. In the end, run some baseline tests and see what ya got.

Did you try running the KS test parameters I posted from the OC forums from @Falkentyne to see where your chip stacks up? Like I said, I ran it on my 12900k SP91 for shiggles and it error'd right out of CB23. 😁 Looking at Buildzoid's statistical data it looks like you did get a slightly below average KS as the average from 183 samples was SP90 (P98/E76) but a hardline test is to give Falk's parameters a try.

I saw @Falkentyne posted this over on the OC forums for testing 12900ks chips. See how your 12900k fairs too: "Set your chip to the following: 5.4 ghz sync all cores (P cores: 5.4 ghz), E cores 4.0 ghz, Ring: 4.0 ghz Actual VRM Core Voltage: 1.42v (Bios set). LLC: Level 6 (I'm assuming you have an Asus board). Run Cinebench R23 10 times loop. If it passes, run R15 10 times in a row as fast as possible. If your chip passes, you have an above average chip that had a lower than expected SP rating that performs better than indicated, and then you can see if you can lower the vcore even more." I gave it a whirl on my SP91 12900k (P102 / E69) for shiggles and instant crash. 🙂 See how yours makes out.... LLC6 Asus = LLC3 MSI?

The way EVGA handled my GTX 280 RMA process way back in the day is what pushed me over as being my first choice with all things being equal. The way they handled my Z390 FTW motherboard failure (courtesy of the Corsair H1200 PSU recall debacle) just solidified it.

In addition to @solidus1983 suggestions, you could also entertain the idea you have lost the heatsink lottery and order either another stock model or explore something like this which is beefier, water-air hybrid and supports 1000 2000 and 3000 series cards across the board. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003079962370.html?_randl_currency=USD&_randl_shipto=US&src=google&src=google&albch=shopping&acnt=631-313-3945&slnk=&plac=&mtctp=&albbt=Google_7_shopping&albagn=888888&isSmbActive=false&isSmbAutoCall=false&needSmbHouyi=false&albcp=15229744697&albag=126912416582&trgt=1480551745650&crea=en1005003079962370&netw=u&device=c&albpg=1480551745650&albpd=en1005003079962370&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrpGG-PKC9wIVirWzCh2LNQbNEAQYASABEgJaZ_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&aff_fcid=791582db86e649d989e237e31b4b7be7-1649367032112-06408-UneMJZVf&aff_fsk=UneMJZVf&aff_platform=aaf&sk=UneMJZVf&aff_trace_key=791582db86e649d989e237e31b4b7be7-1649367032112-06408-UneMJZVf&terminal_id=f932f1f5e5424abf92c0e80c3d883e7d&afSmartRedirect=y

@reallango here are some runs I did to give you an idea of numbers you should be seeing (depending on CPU and GPU). I always run with fans on auto and let them get to where they need to be naturally versus forcing full fans. Timespy: Here is a stock 10900k run for CB23 with a ~-80uv. Corsair 3800 sticks dialed into 3200 CL14-14-14-336:

At this rate, they'll be at 1099 soon ~$100 over MSRP. The Asrock OC Formula 6900xt with xtxh is down to $1239.99 too at Newegg: https://www.newegg.com/asrock-radeon-rx-6900-xt-rx6900xt-ocf-16g/p/N82E16814930057?Item=N82E16814930057 With the 6950xt (aka OC binned XTXH) on the horizon these prices are continuing to fall quite nicely.

Welcome bro! 👏

Awww, I thought you were trying again to fight the good fight. 🙂

The difference is in monetization. The old model was value was achieved in a quality product you paid for and kept it moving. There were no free upgrades. Now they are basically giving it away and turning it into a data collecting, soon to be ads servicing Facebook'esque "you are the product" OS. It went from no M$ account, to M$ account optional (look at all these services!) to M$ account required. It's getting pretty gross.

I've grown to like his channel now...... Basically for DDR4 it really does come down to ther D4 and Edge. Nothing else is close.

I don't know what the problem is with B die sticks atm, but I can't get the 4x8 or 2x16's to post past 3600 no matter what I do on the D4. I even moved my 12900k over to the little build I have with an ASrock B660M Pro RS and 12100f and tested the sticks there (those VRMs were howling with that 12900k in there 😄) B-Die: 2x8 will do 4000 on the D4. 4x8 and 2x16 stuck at 3600 even with sloppy timings won't even make it past post . 2x8 won't do XMP on the B660M (4000). 4x8 and 2x16 won't even do 3600 on the B660M Klevv (SK Hynix): I dust off the Klevv 2x16 (SK Hynix) 3600 18-22-22 sticks, peel off the heatsink covers, slap on the heatsink covers from the 2x16GB, direct a fan on them and prepare to sacrifice them to the gods to see if the problems are universal. 1.7v later.... 2x16GB klevv scaled right up to 4000 XMP timings on the B660M but would crash under stress tests and Aida64. 3900 passed fine. 2x16 klevv scaled right up to 4000 XMP timings on the D4 and passed stress and AIDA64..... Of course all those B die sticks run like butter on the Z590 boards I have...of course. Trying to decide if I want to get an MSI Edge as it has the best DDR4 support out there apparently or go with another set of sticks...

My 12900k running in 12900ks mode. With the newest BIOS pulling ~250w max @ 5.2/4.0. Don't mind the temps. I've been under the weather the last few days and have my Sharper Image space heater on overdrive in here and the room at a toasty 85 versus my normal 68.

Snippet from Tom's review of the 12900ks: "We tested the 12900KS's boosting, power and thermal characteristics extensively, finding that the chip easily and frequently boosts to 5.5 GHz. It also sustains up to a 5.2 GHz boost clock on all P-cores, though not under all conditions. The peak 305W of power consumption we recorded has an impact on thermals, which regularly stay at 100C under heavy multi-core loads." 305w @ 5.2 all core.... that puts their 12900ks right at my 12900k tested SP84 (P-Core = 94) which albeit was punching a bit above its weight. Hardware Unboxed hit a similar wall thermal throttling at 102c running 5.2 all core pulling ~295w even using an MSI Core Liquid 360 AIO running CB23. CPU eventually backed off to 5ghz all core. My 12900k SP91 maxes at 261w and topped out at 81c under load @ 5.2 all core fans on auto. De8auer shows what a mixed bag the KS can be. Two of his three retail 12900ks chips couldn't do 5.3 all core no matter how much he realistically threw at them voltage wise. The SP97 is his binned 12900k he paid like 1400 Euro. The 12900k SP80 is a basic retail sample and it couldn't do 5.3 either. Between his 12900k binned and 12900ks that could do 5.3 all core also, the SP97 12900k was the better chip. With the 4 12900k's I tested? 5.2 all core = #1 Wouldn't even boot (SP81) #2. Did 5.2 all core @ 297w/94 (SP82) #3 Did 5.2 all core @ 261w /81c (SP91) #4. Pulled 327w and thermal throttled I guess at least you know with a 12900ks you're getting a chip guaranteed to do 5.2 all core but you may need beefy cooling and then some or you're going to throttle (See Hardware Unboxed above) V/F curve from a 12900KS SP90 with updated 1403 BIOS: 1.364 @ 5.2....oy vey

Monster binning spreadsheet including lots of 12900ks data: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RbxEuee-BphG3ukNNgwwl_uQ6PZwjXCQtg60m3ur4NU/edit#gid=413101295 One early calculation is a KS_SP == K_SP-10; but we'll see ( IE KS SP90 would equal K SP100) .. Average P core = ~98 Min / Max SP = 84 /99 Min / Max P = 88 / 106 Unless you dial up your 12900k to ks specs it is hard to compare but as always I'd set baselines and start auto LLC3 and force 4.9 -> 5.5 (or till fail) all core and do some CB23 runs and see how much it pulls. You can glom all over SP ratings to a point, but the proof is in the pudding when you set hard numbers and put it under load and see what it is guzzling and how much heat it is putting out. It will sort itself out over the next few weeks but early numbers are ho hum at best.

12900ks in stock at best buy: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/intel-core-i9-12900ks-12th-generation-16-8p-8e-24-thread-2-5ghz-5-5-ghz-turbo-socket-lga1700-unlocked-desktop-processor/6501867.p?skuId=6501867 I'm not sure you're going to get magic but at least at the min you won't get a super dud compared to some of the absolute dog 12900k chips I've seen. I'm watching reviews now to get some early indicators but even the few 12900ks's that showed up on ocn weren't lighting the world on fire but apparently they need a BIOS update to adjust for their V/F curves so SP ratings aren't valid without it.

When you want to SLI some EVGA 3090ti's.....whew:

@Talon which model of 3090 FTW3 did you go with? 2k? 2.15k? 2.2k? Is the backplate metal or plastic?

Some like to collect laptops and and/or tinker with many models. It is real popular to collect Clevos and Alienware laptops. There are some Razer fans too. One main for tinkering and site traveling (Power rig) = X170SM-G One for rocketry / PI (always killer battery life) = Acer Swift 3 Wife's laptop = Aspire 5 Secondary competent gaming laptop = Nitro 5. I'll be selling the Aspire 5 during the nuclear option after talking it over with her and switching her to the Nitro 5. It's 1.5lb heavier but much more capable for gaming and with a backlit keyboard.

In other words, "she thicc!" So far I like the EVGA model the best followed by Asus's Strix LC for aesthetics.

Is your 870DM a DM1 or DM2/3? I take it from your response it might be a DM1.

Sometimes you need threads that let people vent or speak on certain topics to keep them contained. Many forums would have a "off topic / anything goes" type thread(s) and would either routinely point users to those threads or just move messages that fell within their criteria over to those threads.