Sgt_Swanny

On 4/26/2021 at 3:41 PM, Bastiaan_NL said:

Depending on how much info I need I use Open Hardware Monitor, GPU-Z and HWinfo64.

I had some trouble on the workstation with OHM though, but never with the last 2. 

 

[edit] I'm not sure if you could get that working on a sensor panel, never tried it.

 

[edit 2]

Maybe this is an option, using Rainmeter and HWinfo

https://www.reddit.com/r/Rainmeter/comments/k97dwr/i_made_a_custom_pc_hardware_monitor_using/

 

I took the sensors for the GPU off and it worked fine, then tried with just the temps for the GPU, CPU and coolant. Anything to do with the GPU it crashes. So I using afterburner for the time being. 

I will look at Rainmaker when I get a chance. Will let you know how I get on.

@BWG Please donate my prize to site funds or a charity.

My good old 1050ti working haha.

9 hours ago, ENTERPRISE said:

AMD drivers must hate AIDA64 in that case. Must be a sensor conflict with AMD drivers. So far no problems here with AIDA or Precision X1, Nvidia drivers obviously steers clear from using the same sensor addressing as AIDA, or if there is a conflict it simply behaves differently.

Looking on the AIDA Site there is an apprent issue with AIDA64 & AMD Drivers, they do not stat why. I did have another crash while AIDA64 however there was no reboot this time and had a dev error code (6068) with is a directx issue. But with activison, their dev errors dont mean what the display. So I'm putting this crash down to the older driver version. 

Its a shame, I like having a sensor panel and the only alternative I know of is MSI Afterburner, I have had issues before with a few games with crashes while using it. But thats when I had Nvidia GPUs. Could be worth another shot I guess. 

57 minutes ago, BWG said:

Did you happen to update your bios? I was crashing in game stock clocks here and there. Beta 1E bios.

Yes, However rolled back the bios to the previous one just to rule it out. 

46 minutes ago, BWG said:

One other thing, if you're using a single pci-e power connector that is an 8 pin x2 split, try using only 1 and then 1 from a 2nd pci-e plug just to rule out overloading the rail.

I think I already have it configed this way. (2 cables from the PSU to GPU).

Another Update.

I think I found the culprit.

I have disabled a few programs running in the background one of them being AIDA64 Extreme and  have had no crashes tonight. I thought I ruled AIDA64 out last week. I will have a few more runs with the program disabled to make sure it is the culprit. It will be a bummer if it is as I used it as sensor panel.

Update

Rolled back to 21.2.3 driver. 

Manged to play Assassin's Creed Valhalla for an hour with no interruptions. Played COD for 10min and it crashed. However the driver didn't disappear, 

6 hours ago, ENTERPRISE said:

Does it only display the crashing issue with Call Of Duty ? You say the card benches fine with 3D mark, how does it fair with other games such as CBP2077 or Elite Dangerous (for those wondering, these are some of his other games).

 

I would say it is not a PSU issue if the GPU is power stable when benching or playing other games.

 

Have you also tried a prior GPU driver set than what you have been using ? Maybe even go back one farther than that. Don't forget to use DDU. 

 

If it is only COD that has the issue, then it is far more likely a driver issue with that game title to be honest. However for good measure it does not hurt to check other factors as you are.

 

There is a Windows update flying around causing game issues but cannot recall if it affects both AMD and NVIDIA. 

 

**Edit** 

 

Here it is: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pcgamer.com/amp/a-recent-windows-10-update-is-trashing-framerates-and-causing-games-to-stutter/

 

If you have it, remove it, just to remove it as a factor.

 

Other AMD GPU users here may have some more insight.

 

 

 

 

As you know Call of Duty is alI I'm playing at the moment or F1 2020. It's only happened once it in F1. But when it come to resources F1 uses nothing compared to Call of Duty. I will probably load up CP2077 tonight and see if I get the same result. If I get a crash, I will roll back the driver. I always use DDU now, otherwise I'll get a tiny you in my mind tutting at me :D.

I agree that it's not a PSU issue, but could be the one pin has come loose for the VGA cables. I'm doubtful it's this however still worth a check. 

I've gone into the game files of Call of Duty and lowered the VRAM usage, as for some reason it uses the full 16gb when should only needs 8gb.

I am currently stress testing the VRAM with OCCT, been on for an hour with no issue.  

For the time being I have contacted AMD customer support hoping they will share some insight into the issue. I'll keep you posted.

So I manage to get my hands on a 6900xt.

It my first AMD GPU and we are not getting along 

I have a recurring issue where my PC crashes while gaming, which is mostly Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2019 at the moment, but a crash did occurred while playing F1 2020 the other day. A crash can happen at any moment. When it happens the game freezes for about 20 seconds, before the PC reboots. After the reboot the driver for the 6900xt  disappears (yeah!  I'm serious). All the sensors for the 6900xt on my sensor panel disappear too. Max temp on the 6900xt under load is 45-50 degrees. 

What I can understand it is either a power issue or a driver issue. The PSU is an overkill for my system as its 1300 watts. So it cannot be an issue with a lack of power. The VGA power cables for the GPU don't seemed to damage too but I will check them with a volt meter tomorrow and for good measure I will swap the out for others if I have spares. I cannot repeat the crash while using bench mark software (3DMARK and Furmark). 

Hoping if anyone could help my out with this. 

My rig specs are:

CPU: AMD 5900x

GPU: AMD 6900xt

MOBO: MSI 570X MEG ACE. 

PSU: 1300 Watt EVGA Super Nova G2

RAM: Crucial Ballistix 3600Mhz 32GB 

8 hours ago, ENTERPRISE said:

Well we had a test the other day. System seems all well and good. I was testing @Sgt_Swanny new Gigabyte 6900XT to make sure all was well before taking it to him.

 

The CFP was a perfect test bed, plus I got to do a full system test...2 birds one stone and all that.

 

The Tesla M40's are officially on their way to me now. Purchased new thermal pads and Thermal Grizzly for a re-paste, will get onto that once there here. 

 

Also expecting some cooling fans for the M40's soon from @Avacado

Little nervous with an AMD GPU, this will be my frist. AMD have always been the under dogs when it comes to GPUS. However this range has made Nvidia nervous so hopefully the 6900XT will do me well.

IN Sgt-Swanny

Metal Head here, I wake up = Metal, House work = Metal, working = Metal. Dancing with my 2-year-old = Baby Shark.

Thought I'll give it a shoot

In Sgt-Swanny

now that have a bigger gun  

On 2/5/2021 at 3:01 PM, schuck6566 said:

YIKES! https://www.zdnet.com/article/plex-media-servers-are-being-abused-for-ddos-attacks/

They released a patch for it today: https://forums.plex.tv/t/security-regarding-ssdp-reflection-amplification-ddos/687162

@Bastiaan_NL Already a subscriber, you can put the membership in the pool of prizes for the next folding event or get yourself a pizza.

Done some research on it

The sliver coils or "kill coils" are obsolete. As 99% of coolent has additives in to do the job of the coil. I read that silver and copper can also react with each other but don't know how true this is. 

On 1/12/2021 at 3:52 PM, ENTERPRISE said:

Nice to see see the usual faces and a new one . Welcome to the fold @Sgt_Swanny

I hope my 1050ti can keep up haha. 

3 Years ago, I sadly had to sell gaming desktop rig and downgrade to laptop (performs better than my old rig did) to make room for my son We are selling our house and moving to a bigger house later this year and after a long talks with my partner. She has granted me permission to get a new desktop when we move. 

I have some idea what my new rig will have in it, but would like to hear your input and experience. 

My budget is 5K to get a monitor and the rig itself. What would you get? 

In Sgt-Swanny

Fingers Crossed, haha

I would love to the new Assassin's Creed once its released. Also maybe Call of Duty Warzone to see If it will actually improve the textures and rendering.

Hi all, 

I just wanted to start a discussion more for curiosity on how you have your Plex servers setup, how you manage and organize it. What you house the components in? etc

For mine I have it set up an old gaming pc case with a Micro Atx motherboard with an AMD FX-4300 CPU. 1 SSD to run the OP (Windows 10 Pro) and 2 HDDs, one to hold the media for Plex and the other is used as a network drive. The 2 HDDs are then backed up to a NAS daily.

For naming the media files I used a program called Filebot it costs 6 USD but is worth it. To organize the media I keep TV shows, Films, and Music in separate folders then have subfolders for HD and SD I try and keep all video files at 1080p. 

It connects via an ethernet cable directly to the router. I manage it using the free version of Teamviewer. it's not a fantastic machine but gets the job done. However, I would love to hear how you guys do it.

I am a friend of Enterprise and thought "hey lets join", They look worried .

My computing knowledge is nothing compared to the topics I have been reading on here, however, if an opportunity opens I will gladly try and help out but it will be more likely that you guys will be helping me out.