The system is up and running well. One note is that I found “Gaming Mode” had to be left off in the BIOS to get anything approaching stability. I did set the multiplier to a fixed 4.4Ghz for all 4 cores and stability is great with a Prime95 maximum heat session running the cores to 69C and stabilizing after 12 hours.
For the first gaming benchmark, I decided to revisit Metro2033 Redux which is still punishing due to (IMO) poor software optimization. I recently grabbed an Elgato HD60 and this capture is its maiden voyage!
Average: 65.9
Max: 220.8
Min: 9.3
And for the curious, same system, second run, but with PhysX OFF this time. In Metro advanced physx remains a huge hit on minimum fps even on the most modern GPUs. I think this points to poorly optimized implementation as the in game effects are barely noticeable.
Average: 70.9
Max: 182.3
Min: 23.9
Complaints Incorporated... 