Never been a FCPX/Chrome crash on the 7,1 set up. Maybe the GPU or the Afterburner helps out? Only crash ever was due to a wonky Pixel Film Studios plugin. Just an FYI.
Thank you very much again for your answer! Good to hear that, I've already got similar answers form other MP Users with Vega 2 and some also got a W5700X before the Vega 2. If I only ordered the V2 right from the beginning… ah! I've configurated my first setup with a higher Chip and the V2, but thought it could probably be too much for my workflow! Always the same, too much will never be enough and less will be always pain! Anyway: "shoulda coulda woulda"
You're absolutely right. I will talk with Apple Support tomorrow and hope to get a adequate solution (fingers crossed).
It is great that you've not those problems with your System! But I am very sure, you can also get into this trouble with your card. There are already some Posts in different Forums out there with KP, Freezes and Glitches with the 5700XT.
Do you think if you call Apple they will let you upgrade to a Vega II with just difference cost?
If they want to "give" me a Vega II to fix their configuration, I would be willing to swap it, but I based my purchase on the fact that they offered the w5700x as a build-to-order upgrade from the base card. I have already wasted the better part of a month trying to make adjustments on my end and just chasing my tail. It is not just me having issues with this card. If this configuration is flawed, Apple needs to bite the bullet, not me. Of course, I am the victim being punished and losing productivity while Apple has already taken the money to the bank, but they are aware there is a problem (apparently) and still selling this configuration.
We can only wish! I say push for it and if they say no, ask where to send the bill for all your lost time.
It's a relatively new GPU architecture (compared to Pro Vega) being integrated into a relatively new system (MacPro 7,1) with a relatively small user base (i.e., far fewer beta testers and less dogfood coverage). You're right in principle, but, unfortunately, this is sort of how it goes -- it's why many people avoid the being early adopters of anything new. The 5700X issues will get sorted out in time, and it's a matter if you can afford to wait or not.
It would just be nice to know that they admit there is a problem and are looking for a fix! The Level 3 Apple Tech I was talking to a couple weeks ago said "I think that was all fixed in the last OS update"? Just wondering if they think the issue has been solved? I just wrote another email to that Apple Tech to see what he says (he appears to be VERY knowledgeable). I was also greeted by a login screen asking for my password when I woke the MacPro from sleep this morning - so it crashed again during the night.
Adobe apps are defiantly where I am seeing most of my problems, but that makes sense as that is where I spend most of my time. That said, there are numerous non-Adobe apps that I use daily without any issues so far. However the Adobe issues do not explain the random restarts I get occasionally in the Finder, during sleep, etc. There is just something weird going on under the hood. I am still searching for someone with the w5700x that uses Adobe apps on a regular basis to show up here that says they are not having freezes/shutdowns.