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[REVIEW] PiPO X7 Quadcore Windows Box for less than $100

Hi all,
I'm currently in the process of reviewing the PiPO X7 and have decided to share my findings as so many people are asking questions about this tiny Windows PC.
You can see me booting it and navigating through Windows here:
I have found it excellent so far. Windows is nice and smooth, web browsing is really good and Kodi performance is great! Video playback is generally excellent unless the codec is too taxing on the limited CPU.
Let me know what you think: http://hometheatrelife.com/pipo-x7-review/
I'll keep updating it as I progress and won't give a final score until I'm satisfied.

Hi,
I bought this PiPO (actually the faster X7s, with a boosted speed of 2.16 GHz) for my fiancé for her work.
However, even after upgrading to Windows 10 both the RAM and CPU are almost constantly at 90%+ when she has splitcam running.
Seeing as her PiPO is next to the passive cooling, located on a laptop cooler (so the heat should not be a problem), does anybody know how to (more or less) permanently boost the speed to 2.16 Ghz? Any software settings in Win 10 I missed? Or maybe any Intel / third party software to make it always run at boosted speed?
Next to that the PiPO box states it currently has 2 GiB of DDR3 memory, and seeing a DDR3 strip of 4/8 GiB is not that expensive I was thinking about just adding more RAM. Does anybody know if it is possible to upgrade the RAM?
Does the MoBo support more RAM, or would I need to flash the BIOS maybe?
Thanks in advance.

How is powervr g6430 rogue when campared to top class gpu's like adreno 405 etc?

Is power vr g6430 any good when campared to adreno gpu's?

http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_5s_vs_lg_g2_vs_nokia_lumia_1020-review-997p5.php
The same GPU used on iPhone 5s. Based on this benchmark, it's better than Adreno 330 I think.
Adreno 405 isn't top class GPU. According to GFLOPS numbers, 405 is better than 1st gen Adreno 320 (S4 Pro, S4 Prime) and weaker 2nd gen.
But all about benchmarks, the most important is user experience and last but not least is optimization

GrandpaaOvekill said:
Is power vr g6430 any good when campared to adreno gpu's?
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Adreno 405 is only half as power of powervgr g6430
Adreno 405 is middle range gpu
While powervgr g6430, adreno 320, 330, 420 are last year and current flagship gpu
Gpu mostly rated by gflops
http://kyokojap.myweb.hinet.net/gpu_gflops/
And adreno each generation have basic, mid, high power gpu..
Adreno 405 is 4th generation (05 means basic) and can match 3rd Gen mid
Adreno 420 is 4th generation (20 is mid) and can match 3rd Gen high gpu
See gflops of each in that above link
And yes optimization is the most for gaming

The PowerVR G6430 in Zenfone 2 is clocked higher than iphone 5s but lower than ipads and Atom 3570. Its performance is between the Adreno 330 and 430 which is excellent given that it was designed in 2012 and released in 2013. Reclocking it at 640Mhz like its 3570 brother should give a nice run for its price, still technically, it won't be as fast as Adreno 430. However, in real world usage and coupled with a more powerful Intel cpu, it should match it as the CPU is able to extract more GPU power.
If you are really looking at the most powerful mobile GPU, the Nvidia Tegra X1 is at the top, close to twice the performance of the top Qualcomm 810 GPU, Adreno 430. In Antutu, it only scores 75K because the CPU is slower than others like Intel. 75K is still unbreakeable for the moment. Surely, Nvidia and ATI have much more experience in the GPU domain so its not surprising that they are the fastest.
Now, only if ATI partner with Intel to provide us with 14nm goodies :angel:
p.s: To have a broader picture, the Tegra X1 chip is close to twice the performance of a PS3 which is astonishing considering its small size and 2W max power consumption.

Nvidia Shield TV based on Tegra X1 has active cooling system.
So, how it can be compared to phone SoCs?

My bad, I though it was found in the Nvidia Shield tablet. Its its brother the Kepler K1 that is currently used but still at 365 GFlops on nvidia website, it competes with the adreno 430. Note that the PS3 was 192 GFlops.
Interesting fact is that the Tegra X1 actually draws much Less power at idle and slightly less power (1w less than Kepler) at load. Kepler would peak at 11w. Thanks to the new 20nm tech in Maxwell cores efficiency. The Nvidia TV Shield has much more and larger components to power, its also for sure clocked higher.
''According to Nvidia, the power consumption in a tablet powered by Tegra X1 will be on par with Tegra K1. In fact, idle power consumption will be even lower thanks to the various architecture improvements. Tegra K1 was designed to operate at around 5-8 watts, with infrequent peaks up to 11 watts when running stressful benchmarks, so the X1 will be well within the realm of tablet power requirements.'' Source: greenbot.com
Heres this too: http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Processors/NVIDIA-Announces-Tegra-X1-Maxwell-Hits-Ultra-Low-Power
I really like the fact that PC manifacturers enter the mobile market, after all, they were building computer components for ages. This will open the door to more powerfull and cheaper SoCs especially because they have the ability to mass produce and develop the latest tech with many factory plants worldwide.

aziz07 said:
My bad, I though it was found in the Nvidia Shield tablet. Its its brother the Kepler K1 that is currently used but still at 365 GFlops on nvidia website, it competes with the adreno 430. Note that the PS3 was 192 GFlops.
Interesting fact is that the Tegra X1 actually draws much Less power at idle and slightly less power (1w less than Kepler) at load. Kepler would peak at 11w. Thanks to the new 20nm tech in Maxwell cores efficiency. The Nvidia TV Shield has much more and larger components to power, its also for sure clocked higher.
''According to Nvidia, the power consumption in a tablet powered by Tegra X1 will be on par with Tegra K1. In fact, idle power consumption will be even lower thanks to the various architecture improvements. Tegra K1 was designed to operate at around 5-8 watts, with infrequent peaks up to 11 watts when running stressful benchmarks, so the X1 will be well within the realm of tablet power requirements.'' Source: greenbot.com
Heres this too: http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Processors/NVIDIA-Announces-Tegra-X1-Maxwell-Hits-Ultra-Low-Power
I really like the fact that PC manifacturers enter the mobile market, after all, they were building computer components for ages. This will open the door to more powerfull and cheaper SoCs especially because they have the ability to mass produce and develop the latest tech with many factory plants worldwide.
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Maxwell can very power hungry when you clock it all the way up, and X1 has more CUDA cores than K1. X1 has 2 SMM with 256 total while K1 only has 1 SMX with 192.
also, pc manufacturers have always been in the mobile market, or you could even say they started the mobile market. for instance, Apple was a pc manufacturer, steve jobs dedicated 70% of his life to PC rather than phones. samsung makes everything and they have a lot of experience too in making notebooks. so the two most powerful (or most successful) players in the mobile sector are also pc manufacturers, what do you mean by pc manufacturers entering the mobile market?

Its getting off topic but Intel or Apple weren't the first one to build a cell phone. Intel was the first company to build a CPU though. Motorola built the 1st cellphone.
On a sidenote, Apple never really built anything except for aesthetics, it started with IBM building for them after non-success with Synertek for a couple of months. Btw, Samsung does not manifacture PC CPUs or GPUs. Only CPU they build is the Exynos for mobile. I think you misinterpreted the fact the they sell laptops, yes they do, but they are not the one building its major components, its Intel and AMD. They may build its memory components but not CPU or GPU.
You are seeing technology the other way around. If we take, let say, a 2 years old gpu and a new one. The new one can have double the transitor and components count yet still consume less power. Its about architechture efficiency and transistor nm. e.g. the Intel in our Zenfone 2 is built with 3D 22nm transistor which is more power efficient. That's how tech flow.
Anyway, apple is slowly declining, Intel is building their PC segment, replacing IBM, and Samsung is building their next iphone and taking care of the mobile segment. We can already see whats next.
I have been building PCs for over 15 years, its my hobby.
@ mods There should be a ''resolved'' button just like other forums so threads don't get cluttered lol

GrandpaaOvekill said:
Is power vr g6430 any good when campared to adreno gpu's?
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I know benchmarks aren't everything, but GFX gives a good idea of the performance difference between the two. Basically, the PowerVR G6430 is much more powerful than the Adreno 405.
PowerVR G6430:
https://gfxbench.com/result.jsp?ben...VR Rogue G6430&base=device&ff-check-desktop=0
Adreno 405:
https://gfxbench.com/result.jsp?ben...ter=Adreno 405&base=device&ff-check-desktop=0
Here's some videos of a Zenfone 2 with a phone that utilizes the SD 615/Adreno 405 combo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3DcRHXrTHg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYZr53U2Tfk
Hope this helps.

Microsoft Surface Phone is here!

Microsoft just announced Surface Phone with:
- Windows 10 Pro,
- Intel Atom x7-Z8750 2.56 GHz,
- 4GB RAM,
- 128 GB internal memory,
- 4000 mAh battery and
- 5.7 inches 4K AMOLED display.
Just kidding, happy April Fools' Day!

Please mod, ban him

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Why, don't you like my Surface Phone?

Only if could run mortscripts.

Best AMD processors for gaming

AMD has managed to become a solid competitor in the gaming CPU space. The latest Ryzen 5000 series processors based on the Zen3 architecture are becoming the go-to choice for a lot of gamers around the world. The biggest advantage that the new Ryzen series offers over Intel is power efficiency. In fact, even the last-generation Ryzen 3000 series processors, have proven to offer rock-solid performance with comparatively less power draw. Intel recently launched its new 11th-gen Rocket Lake-S series of desktop processors, however, it hasn't received a lot of positive feedback primarily due to the fact that the company continues to drag its 14nm++ process.
If you are in the market for buying a new CPU for gaming, then AMD is a pretty good choice. Let's check out the best AMD CPUs for gaming that you should buy today.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X​The newly launched Ryzen 5 5600X is the best AMD Ryzen CPU that you should buy for gaming in 2021. It offers the best performance to value ratio and thanks to AMD’s Zen 3 architecture, it draws less power compared to Intel counterparts. The processor is highly recommended for all sorts of games, whether you want fast frame rates or a high-resolution experience.
Clock speeds: 3.7GHz – 4.6GHz
6-Cores, 12 Threads
35MB L3 Cache
PCIe 4.0
65W TDP
~$279
Buy from Amazon
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X​The new octa-core champion, the Ryzen 7 5800X takes on Intel's new 11th-gen Core i9-11900K. While both offer almost similar performance, AMD is selling the 5800X at over $100 less than Intel. That in itself is a huge point to consider, especially since the chipset crisis has lead to consumers hunting for products left, right, and center. Additionally, as mentioned with the case of the 5600X, this one also draws comparatively less power thanks to the 7nm processor.
Clock speeds: 3.8GHz – 4.7GHz
8-Cores, 16 Threads
35MB L3 Cache
PCIe 4.0
105W TDP
~$420
Buy from Amazon
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X​The latest top-of-the-line CPU offering from AMD in 2021, the 12-core Ryzen 9 5900X throws Intel’s latest Core i9-11900K and even the 10-core Core i9-10900K from last year, out of the park in almost every single aspect. It not only offers a better performance package, but it manages power and thermal more efficiently thanks to the 7nm process. It is currently selling more expensive than AMD’s suggested price, but it is totally worth it and should last you for years to come.
Clock speeds: 3.7GHz – 4.8GHz
12-Cores, 24 Threads
64MB L3 Cache
PCIe 4.0
105W TDP
~$549
Buy from Amazon
Best APU: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G​The chipset crisis continues to haunt us, with most gamers unable to get a hold of a new GPU. But if you are planning to build a budget gaming PC, then you should consider the Ryzen 5 3400G. Since it is an APU, it comes with integrated graphics that should be enough for 720p or 1080p gaming at low to mid settings. Additionally, both the CPU and GPU are unlocked which means there is potential for tweaking them as well. AMD has announced that its latest APUs, the Ryzen 7 5700G and Ryzen 5 5600G, will be hitting stores in August. These are going to be much better than the 3400G, so hold on to your money if you can.
Clock speeds: 3.7GHz – 4.2GHz
4-Cores, 8 Threads
4MB L3 Cache
PCIe 3.0
Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
65W TDP
~$149
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These are currently the best AMD processors for gaming, and while you might point out that there is also the Ryzen 9 5950X, that would just be overkill for a gaming rig. For a more balanced setup, it is best to either go for the Ryzen 5 5600X if your main purpose is only gaming. If you plan to do gaming alongside multiple tasks like streaming and video rendering, then get the Ryzen 7 5800X or the 5900X if your budget allows.

Recently, Ryzen 5 5600G and 5700G have better APU for now

5800X is the best for gaming giving better scores than 5600X & 1-CCX(8-core) so lowest latency.
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Best AMD processors for performance

The past couple of years has seen AMD gain a better grip on the CPU market with its Ryzen series. While the Ryzen 3000 series of processors competed strongly against Intel last year, the latest generation has become a favorable choice of many thanks to the excellent performance. Gamers, PC building enthusiasts, and even professionals prefer going for the Ryzen 5000 series instead of Intel. One of the reasons for that is AMD’s Zen 3 architecture based on the 7nm node, whereas Intel is still stuck on its 14nm architecture for the past six years.
Let’s check out the best AMD CPUs for performance
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
AMD continues to offer high-end desktop (HEDT) class processors to mainstream users with the Ryzen 9 5950X. Featuring 16-cores and 32-threads, it is one of the most powerful processors from the company. It isn’t affordable by any means especially when you look at the $799 price tag, but compared to other competitive HEDT processors, this is actually a really good price. If you don’t want to jump over to the Threadripper series, then this is your best bet.
Clock speeds: 3.4GHz – 4.9GHz
16-Cores, 32 Threads
64MB L3 Cache
PCIe 4.0
105W TDP
~$920
Buy from Amazon
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Sitting below the 5950X is the 12-core Ryzen 9 5900X that gives Intel’s latest Core i9-11900K a run for its money. It’s an incredibly powerful processor for gaming and creative workloads, at the same time it manages power and thermals more efficiently thanks to the 7nm process. The processor delivers more performance per watt consumed, compared to the 8-core 11900K. The only issue is that the Ryzen 9 5900X is difficult to get hold of and is currently selling more expensive than AMD’s suggested price.
Clock speeds: 3.7GHz – 4.8GHz
12-Cores, 24 Threads
64MB L3 Cache
PCIe 4.0
105W TDP
~$680
Buy from Amazon
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
It is neck-to-neck when comparing the Ryzen 7 5800X with Intel’s Core i7-11700K. While it is slightly more expensive than the Intel counterpart, it's worth it paying extra as it offers faster gaming performance and almost the same performance when it comes to core-CPU-based tasks. There is also the additional benefit of the 5800X’s lower power consumption, which means it can reach its full performance potential even on less expensive motherboards.
Clock speeds: 3.8GHz – 4.7GHz
8-Cores, 16 Threads
32MB L3 Cache
PCIe 4.0
105W TDP
~$400
Buy from Amazon
AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX
The newly launched AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX laptop CPU is part of AMD's 5000 series 'Cezanne' generation. It is targeted towards high-performance laptops. The octa-core processor comes with a base clock speed of 3.3GHz and a boost clock of 4.8GHz. The TDP is rated at 45W which is quite impressive for a powerful processor like this. According to AMD, thanks to the Zen 3 architecture, the new 5000 series has made significant leaps in IPC compared to the previous generation with an average IPC gain of 19-percent.
Clock speeds: 3.3GHz – 4.8GHz
8-Cores, 16 Threads
16MB L3 Cache
PCIe 4.0
35-45W TDP

Beast cpu still in 2022