Unraid + Unifi network equipment. Everything is scheduled and automatic, with the exception of large Unraid updates, but those are only every ~6 months. Every night mover from cache SSD - > HDD array, then checks for plugin updates, then docker container updates, if Monday morning SSD trim, and if 1st of the month does an array parity check/repair.
After all that if it's Monday morning, Unifi will check for firmware then software updates.
Sometimes a docker container will get a breaking update maybe once a year, and then I just go look @ documentation and see what needs to be changed to the config to fix.
It will help some, and will also help temps, but AMD hardware does well with undervolting, especially the 5800X3D. I undervolt mine, and read the consensus that - 30 across all cores should be achievable for anyone, unless they're really, really unlucky. My 6800 XT I also only run @ 92% Voltage, and it runs cooler and faster now, too.
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC is hands down the best! A nearly naked fresh Windows install. Just Defender and Edge. And even then, a lot of the performance impacting Defender options are unavailable due to the W11 version.
It's still my go to for gaming. Once it's all set up, it just stays out of the way, and runs as lean as modern Windows can.
I highly, highly recommend adding StartAllBack on top of it. Makes the bottom toolbar much, much better.
I always use a single copy/paste Winget command to install nearly everything in one go, without needing any interaction for each install. Also allows updating installed programs with a single command.
Massgrave.dev for ISO's and activation.
Edit: For some features, you have to be comfortable using Powershell as admin. I myself have to Powershell install 2 AppX packages before I can use Winget. If you go with this version feel free to message me for help.
It's because the current avian flu, chicken and egg farms are having to kill a metric fuck ton of their chickens. 😢 Meanwhile spray tan is already vowing to gut the CDC and leave WHO.
I'll try it this weekend again, hopefully I'll have better luck with servers when people have off from work.
I very much enjoy the hardcore milsim shooters, too. I used played a ton of Hell Let Loose, and even though it's a bit more casual Rising Storm 2 Vietnam was always mega fun.
Also, don't worry, you haven't oversold the game or anything. Your posts have been extremely helpful, and really hyping me to see if I can get this game to work for me!
I very recently played the 1st, and am currently mid way through 2. All these years later, and 2 still has jarring performance dips.... On my 5800X3D and 6800XT... I legit think they made 2 way too heavy for their game engine.
The amount of frustrations is way more, too. I've had to load saves so many times because I'm RIGHT behind someone, but instead of a stealth kill, I just slash my sword at their back and alert every one else in the process. Also stealth kills from jumping down on people. There's like a 1/4 second time window to press sword attack, and all the damn time I just slice at the top of their head, or land on them, both breaking stealth and alerting everyone, again... Just a month ago I never struggled with any of these issues playing the 1st.
I just tried out this game. 0 populated NA servers. I tried a few populated EU servers, but with 180+ ping, it was veryyyy difficult to land shots. And I'm not sure if it is the game design, or ping, but movement felt like I was the puck on an air-hockey table.
Just chiming in that I played Indiana Jones with 0 problems and great performance on my 6800 XT. And that was without any FSR, which I'm not sure if it's even available, yet.
I tried all 3 beta alpha test and it was unplayable on my PC. Not to mention always active kernel anticheat (from what Ive read it's terrible) from a Chinese gacha company. Big shame because it looks fun.
You'd be correct, I remember this tweet from r/scottishpeopletwitter.