I'm building a system with a 9800x3D and am curious about which motherboards might provide the fastest boot times for AM5. I know settings like memory context restore can play a role, but are there any specific brands or models known for quicker boot-ups? I've seen some older discussions on this topic, but I'm not sure how current those insights are or if things have improved as manufacturers have progressed with AM5 boards. I really don't want my new build to boot slower than my current i7-7700!
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Honestly, DDR5 is trickier than DDR4, which can lead to longer memory training times. This complexity could end up affecting your overall boot time. But keep in mind, the actual time needed for training can vary based on the board and BIOS settings.
If boot times are a top priority for you, consider that the motherboard has a smaller impact compared to your SSD performance. Still, some AM5 motherboards have reported long boot times, often fixable by updating the BIOS. I've faced a two-minute boot delay with my Tomahawk x870, and unfortunately, the update didn't help in my case.
If boot times are really getting you down, have you thought about using the sleep function? It could be a handy workaround to avoid long startup waits!
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