CoreforgeMar 28
Finally tried to hook up an AM4 chipset to a raspberry pi (someone suggested this on the pi-pci repository a few years ago), and it turns out it mostly just works.
Show threadCoreforgeMar 28
only SATA and the PCIe switch properly work so far though, the ethernet driver fails to initialize, and USB doesn't detect any devices (on the ports where it should)
Show threadjiub   6d ago
@coreforge ok that's super cool. i had no idea the chipset would just be exposed as a pci express device
Show threadMagnesium5d ago

@jiub @coreforge There are PCIe cards with AMD chipsets available.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/chipsets/pcie-card-unlocks-amd-chipset-power-on-intel-motherboards-or-you-can-turn-any-b650-motherboard-into-an-x670-one

PCIe card housing AMD chipset unlocks more connectivity on any motherboard, including Intel models — or you can give any B650 motherboard the top-tier connectivity of X670

Daisy-chain devices endlessly, unlocking limitless expansion possibilities.

Tom's Hardware
Show threadjiub   5d ago
@realMagnesium12 @coreforge oh that's fantastic, could be an interesting way to upgrade connectivity on an old system
Show threadMrGrumpyMonkey
@jiub @realMagnesium12 @coreforge This has officially peaked my interest as I wouldn't mind more storage. My computer could last me a very long time if true. I have no intention of upgrading during this time period of compute. This could easily extend the life of this computer even longer. Unless storage decides to (oh what? The raised their prices!) screw over the consumer. I hate the timeline we're living in... Anyway, this is super cool.
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