The El Redentor Streaming PC is about to get a younger brother....
Just a figure of speech....
But seriously, that's what I've heard from a member of my congregation.
So basically what's going on is that one of the Corsair Carbide Builds my church was using for running the projector slides for our sermons as well as text is also on it's last legs.
You know what that means right?
That means I'm going to be called up to build a new Computer for the Congregation.
However, unlike the El Redentor Streaming PC, it's not going to be a relatively high-end build because really, you don't need a high-core count for a PC that's dedicated only to Slides, Web Videos, MP4s, or what-not.
For those wondering, how does it even project to places like YOUTUBE OR FACEBOOK?
It's actually connected to a splitter which in turn is connected to the DeckLink Capture Card on the Streaming PC.
But the Projection PC will still be based on an AMD Platform.
That seems to be a theme for my PC BUILDs which are all AMD-Based when it comes to CPUs.
The reason I haven't done any INTEL Builds is because of INTEL's Anti-AMD Snake Oil comments as well as a botched reception of their 14th Gen CPUs.
So even if I wasn't soured by the Snake Oil comments, Intel 14th Gen isn't worth it as it's probably going to be the end of the LGA 1700 Socket Support.
Because by the time 15th Gen is released, it'll have moved on to the LGA 1851 Socket so if I want to do an INTEL BUILD for my Church or my friends, I'd rather wait until the new 15th Gen ARROW LAKE CPUs are released because the newer the Socket, the better the support and upgrade path.
Not for my personal Builds though.
Reason I switched to AM5 is because AMD supports their Sockets longer than INTEL's and AMD has just extended support for AM5 to 2027.
That's some awesome commitment.
Speaking about Commitment, I've also heard that AMD is extending their support for the 5000 series line of AM4 CPUs with their new XT Variants.
But for me at this point, there's no point for me to stick with AM4 Anymore since it's just a refresh of a previous generation.
For me, I'm more excited for the 9000 series of Ryzen CPUs which are on the AM5 platform.
Debating if I should get the First Ryzen 9s available on the new CPUs or just wait until the x3D Variants are released in January 2025.
Update as of August 1 2024:
Turns out the projector PC is using an AM4 motherboard.
I have said before, AM4 is long in the tooth for 2024 despite AMD's commitment to support the socket for a little longer.
But still, I'm glad it's AMD and not Intel.
As far as I'm concerned, INTEL is not having a good year.
Not because of the lukewarm reception to 14th Gen CPUS but also because there's a major issue with Intel CPUs right now.
If you haven't heard, INTEL's 13th and 14th Gen CPUs are running into some serious instability issues which pertains to some BIOS settings regarding voltage.
While Intel pledged to fix this problem with a BIOS Update, the damage is already done.
What a major blow to the most important semiconductor company that's been around since 1968.
Hopefully, things will get ironed out when 15th Gen comes out but by then, the company will have already moved on to LGA 1851.
And to illustrate how bad the stability issues are, I hear EPIC Games is concerned about this issue to the point they are asking for FORTNITE Players to fiddle with their BIOS settings.
So I feel like Game Companies are becoming more cautious about the stability issues now to the point that confidence on the newer LGA 1851 socket is pretty much shaken up...
And get this, As of August 10 2024, I've also heard that Intel not only is in trouble with gamers, hardware tech reviewers, etc., but they're also in hot water with shareholders.
.... shareholders.....
Even though I antagonize them, it seems even the shareholders are not happy with Intel's CPU stability problems.
Looks like heightened support for the AM5 platform.
Speaking about AM5, I heard the Ryzen 9000 CPUs got delayed until mid-august 2024.
Allegedly for to quality control reasons.
Considering Intel's stability problems with 13th and 14th Gen right now, I think this is a smart move for AMD to delay the chips until further notice....
*Cough* Early-August *Cough*....
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