Subj : USB lock up - poo!
To   : Ky Moffet
From : Barry Martin
Date : Mon Feb 14 2022 07:38:00


Hi Ky!

 > Now for the CPU.  Looks like between an i5 12600K and i7 12700K (leaning
 KM> https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-12700K-vs-Inte

Thanks for the links -- I'll check them out later and compare to what I 
have found so far.


 KM> The main diff being that at 190W peak, the i7 is harder to keep
 KM> cool.
 
Well I didn't find that but did find the two are essentially the same.


 KM> Fact is the stock cooler usually scrapes by, so better is not an
 KM> emergency if you're just doing everyday stuff and not gaming or

I'm planning on using a much better cooler, especially after the fiasco 
with the "recommended by AMD" cooler on the FX-8320 in this computer: 
fine at first, then started occasionally revving fans, then mysteriously
shutting down.  Installed pSensor and some logging: the temperature is 
what before it shuts down?!?!!  Install a CoolerMaster Hypo Evo 212, 
generally stays around the 100øF / 40øC mark.


 KM> https://www.pcgamer.com/intels-upcoming-alder-lake-stock-cooler-ge
 KM> ts-tested/
 KM> What looks so-so but has a copper core will outperform what looks
 KM> great but has an aluminum core.

Personally I don't care too much what the inside looks like: I don't see
it unless I'm working inside.  And outside I prefer plain.


 KM> I replaced the stock aluminum cooler on the old AMD with a solid
 KM> copper unit (not much better otherwise), and dropped base temp by
 KM> 20 degrees.
 
Yup: you'd probabably see the same with a current one based on my 
experience.  I know it costs money to have a better cooler but seems 
like it would be worth to not have the reputation tarnished with a bad 
recommendation.  Or offer a good and better option, then recommended for
lower and higher CPU usage.  


 
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