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AMD software Livestream
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I just realized there is a built in livestream software in the driver now. Basically OBS included in the driver. Is it viable or any better than OBS? It seems to lack some functions, but overall I don't need the countless functions in OBS. I mainly care for a good recording codec and good performance.
And how good is the encoder of the RDNA3 cards, is there any test of that? They usually say how shitty AMDs encoders are, but so far I don't have issues. Even with my RX 480 I was able to record 4K flawlessly and RDNA should be way ahead.
Top Comment: obs only recently (3 days) supports the av1 envoding of the 7000 series and my experience with it was very good. Far better than x/h264 or 5. Expect some more professional opionions this weekend.
What is AMD Live??? | Tom's Hardware Forum
Main Post: What is AMD Live??? | Tom's Hardware Forum
MSFS SU11 beta is live. Now supports AMD FSR2 and DLSS3
Main Post: MSFS SU11 beta is live. Now supports AMD FSR2 and DLSS3
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Don't worry, Austin doesn't believe in DLSS3 and FSR2. He's too busy bringing native driver support for Voodoo 2 GPUs to XP12.
Jedi Survivor keys are live
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Heads up, check your accts for the keys. I just got my key on the site.
Also new drivers w/ patch for it: https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-23-4-3
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I'm a bit disappointed the keys are for the EA app, but up until a couple of days ago, I didn't even know I'd be getting this game for free.
GSAT linux live cd (how to easily and safely stress test memory)
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Skip to the bottom if you don't care about the technicalities of how this was made.
I stumbled upon this thread over at overclock.net featuring a linux live cd that has GSAT built in. I decided to try and improve upon this despite my very limited linux knowledge and managed to create a fully automatic linux live cd image that automatically runs GSAT once you boot your PC from it meaning you don't have to fear corrupting your windows install when testing memory stability unlike with windows based RAM testers and because it's GSAT it should be atleast as reliable as any windows based utility. Google themselves developed this and use this to test memory along with Asus.
This is how I made this:
I started by downloading a fresh 64bit TinyCore linux image from here (CorePure64-10.1.iso). I also downloaded the image made by ToBeOC and extracted the compiled stressapptest binary from /usr/local/bin (using 7-Zip). Then I extracted boot/corepure64.gz from the clean TinyCore image I downloaded previously and moved that over to a Ubuntu 19.10 virtual machine where I did the following:
- Created a new folder (called 123) on my desktop and moved corepure64.gz there and opened a terminal window where I first switched directories to my newly created folder with cd 123 and then switched to root with sudo su.
- Extracted corepure64.gz with the following command: zcat corepure64.gz | cpio -i -H newc -d (which I found here)
- Opened the file explorer with root permissions by running this command: nautilus
- Navigated to /home/user/Desktop/123/usr/local/bin in the file explorer.
- Copied the stresstestapp binary over to that directory and made it executable by right clicking on it, going to properties, opening the Permissions tab and and checking "Allow executing file as program".
- Navigated to /home/user/Desktop/123/etc/profile.d and placed a file called gsat.sh which I made there which I also marked as executable just like in the previous step. This is just a text file which you can open in notepad++ and edit if you wish. Make sure to save it with linux file endings (Edit > EOL Conversion in notepad++) if you edit it!
- Blanked out /home/user/Desktop/123/etc/motd (this step isn't necessary just removes the TinyCore linux motd).
- Opened the 123 folder on my desktop again and deleted the old corepure64.gz
- Repacked corepure64.gz by running the following command using the terminal window I opened previously that was already in the right directory and running as root: find | cpio -o -H newc | gzip -2 > /home/user/Desktop/corepure64.gz
- Moved the new corepure64.gz back to Windows.
In Windows I then used UltraISO to open the clean CorePure64-10.1.iso file and there opened the boot directory where I dragged and dropped the new corepure64.gz file replacing the old one. I then opened the isolinux directory and extracted the isolinux.cfg file, opened that in notepad++ and changed prompt 1 to prompt 0 and then moved that back in and replaced the old isolinux.cfg file. Then I simply choose Save As in UltraISO and saved the modified iso file.
The final product is just 15mb in size and can be flashed to any usb drive using Rufus. I tested this iso file in a virtual machine but also on 2 different physical machines once flashed to a usb drive (my main Ryzen rig and an older Intel PC).
You can download the final iso file from here: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1TyeNihg6bKIrmyNwtJ7Fc3asD7XBnXsq&export=download
Here's how to use it:
- Download Rufus and flash the iso file to an empty usb flash drive.
- Reboot your PC and enter your BIOS (this is usually done by spamming the DEL key while your PC is booting up).
- Make sure secure boot is disabled (probably already is) and that CSM is Enabled. Check your motherboard manual which you can find online or google for more indepth instructions.
- Save your changes by pressing F10 after which your PC will reboot. Now you need to access your PCs boot menu which is usually F8 but not always, again check your motherboard manual for the exact key. You can also re-enter your BIOS and look for a boot override option or change your boot order. Pick your usb flash drive and boot your PC from it.
- That's it. The stress test will automatically start and you can let it run for as long as you wish. I recommend running it over night for a throughout test but a quick 1 hour test should also suffice. Once you are ready to stop the test press CTRL+C to see the results. If it says PASS that means no errors were detected. If it says FAIL errors were detected and your memory settings aren't stable.
Here's a quick screen capture of what it looks like: https://streamable.com/4v06w
Lastly I want to thank ToBeOC for doing all the heavy lifting. And if anyone reading this has more experience with linux and in particular remastering a TinyCore linux iso by all means release a iso done "right" since this is a just a dirty mash up and the best I managed with my limited skills. I just wanted something that anyone with zero linux experience can use where you don't have to remember any commands just plug a usb stick in and boot from it.
Top Comment: Awesome, just what I was looking for, many thanks.
First AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D product listing goes live on Newegg
Main Post: First AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D product listing goes live on Newegg
Top Comment: The link on Newegg, with ordering starting at 6AM PST on November 7th: https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-ryzen-7-9000-series-granite-ridge-zen-5-socket-am5-processor/p/N82E16819113877 You can sign up for auto-notify, but I wouldn't rely on it. Also, historically Newegg tends to jump the gun by up to a full six hours.
9800X3D Just went live (early) on Newegg
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Top Comment: Love waking up early and getting online 10 min before 6PST just for Newegg to open the sale early and be sold out.
AMD Rewards Starfield Keys Live!
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Just redeemed the key.
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fyi this is just for the deluxe ed. of the game
the standard one redeems on 5th/6th depending upon your timezone
AMD Rewards Keys Live!
Main Post: AMD Rewards Keys Live!
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so 50 posts of this incoming.. then thankfully it's over with these lol
My AMD Rewards key is now live
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Title. I have a standard edition and a premium edition. The premium edition is now ready to redeem. Cancel the outage party.
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I just checked and saw the option to activate on Steam. I can't wait to see how good it performs with my new 7900 XTX.
AMD at Computex 2024 — Livestream Megathread
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The Future of High-Performance Computing in the AI Era
Join us as Dr. Lisa Su delivers the Computex 2024 opening keynote and shares the latest on how AMD and our partners are pushing the envelope with our next generation of high-performance PC, data center and AI solutions.
https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/events/computex.html
Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/MCi8jgALPYA
9:30 AM CST, 2:30 AM BST, 21:30 EDT, 07:00 IST
Please use this megathread for live reaction and discussion.
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I literally just opened the Youtube stream and took 8 seconds to hear AI mentioned.