**Community Update Video: Exploring Intel's Marketing Language**
In our latest community update video, we dove into the world of PCIE testing and addressed some concerns about Intel's marketing language. The main point of discussion was to scrutinize their claims about CPU performance, specifically the use of the 7700K and 7900X branding. We believe that marketing language should have substance behind it, so we decided to put these CPUs through a controlled test to see how they perform relative to Intel's claims.
Typically, our approach to PCIE testing involves using the same CPU to control for various factors such as cash and speeds. However, in this case, we wanted to explore the impact of different PCIe lane assignments on performance. Normally, we would use a single CPU to test across multiple PCIe configurations, but with Intel's dual CPU branding, we decided to use two CPUs to compare their performance directly.
Our goal was not only to examine the marketing language itself but also to provide an objective evaluation of these CPUs' performance. We believe that manufacturers should be held accountable for making accurate claims about their products, and as a community, it is essential to challenge these claims and ensure they are backed by data. By using a controlled test scenario, we aimed to demonstrate that Intel's marketing language has some basis in reality.
We also acknowledged the limitations of our current approach, however, and noted that there is room for improvement. In particular, we recognized that our PCIE testing could be expanded upon to include more configurations, such as SLI and 1080 TI, as well as CPUs on x299 motherboards. We plan to revisit this topic in the future and update our test setup to better reflect real-world usage scenarios.
**Power Supply Reviews: A Challenge**
In addition to PCIE testing, there was interest expressed by some community members regarding power supply reviews. While we appreciate the enthusiasm for this topic, we must acknowledge that power supply reviews are extremely challenging. To produce accurate results, one requires specialized equipment, such as chroma rigs, which can cost thousands of dollars.
Furthermore, power supply reviewers need to develop a deep understanding of the complex interactions between the power supply, motherboard, and system components. This includes a thorough grasp of the output and input signals, as well as the implications of each. While we admire the expertise required for power supply reviews, we acknowledge that it is not a feasible area for us to explore at this time.
However, we do intend to revisit power testing in the near future. We plan to focus on improving our methods using clamping and testing via rails instead of pulling directly from the wall. This approach will enable us to eliminate many questions and concerns related to platform compatibility and reduce the impact of external factors on our tests.
By adopting a more direct and controlled method, we aim to produce more accurate and reliable results for power draw testing. We believe that this approach will not only enhance the accuracy of our tests but also provide valuable insights into the performance characteristics of system components.
**The Future of Streaming**
We also discussed the possibility of incorporating live streaming into our content creation workflow. While we appreciate the interest in this topic, we must acknowledge that it requires significant resources and planning. Our goal is to produce high-quality content for our community while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our tests.
To make streaming a success, we will need to invest time and effort into developing our skills and equipment. We are committed to exploring new formats and approaches, including live streaming, but we must prioritize the quality and accuracy of our content above all else.
**Conclusion**
In conclusion, our community update video covered various topics related to PCIE testing, power supply reviews, and the potential for live streaming in our content creation workflow. While some areas, such as power supply reviews, are challenging for us to tackle at this time, we remain committed to exploring new formats and approaches that will enhance the accuracy and quality of our tests.
We appreciate your feedback and suggestions, particularly regarding our streaming plans. We encourage you to share your thoughts on these topics in the comments section below and to subscribe to our channel for more updates and content.