New mobo / CPU and memory combo

_Jimlad_ · 28 Sep 2025 at 11:37

Hello all,

Looking at new guts of a pc. I have been intel for a few years, but judging by most things I have seen I should be looking at AMD

So keen to get a high end CPU and mobo and memory combo. Something that will last 3 years plus. Will be using for work and gaming

Any recommendations please, not to concerned with budget

dfour · 28 Sep 2025 at 15:23

My basket at OcUK:

1 x AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Eight Core 5.20GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail (SKU: PRO-AMD-03517) = £399.95
1 x Asus TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI (Socket AM5) DDR5 ATX Motherboard (SKU: MOT-ASU-03844) = £199.92
1 x TeamGroup Delta RGB 32GB (2X16GB) DDR5 PC5-44800C30 6000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (FF3D532G6000HC30DC01) (SKU: MY-0B8-TG) = £109.99

Total: £709.86 (includes delivery: £0.00)

Tetras · 28 Sep 2025 at 15:45

_Jimlad_ said:
but judging by most things I have seen I should be looking at AMD

265K is a good CPU for mixed usage/productivity, but you'd lose performance in games versus the 9800X3D. If your work usage isn't anything heavily multithreaded there's not much benefit buying higher than the 9800X3D in games, regardless of budget.

B850 boards are fine, unless you want USB4 or more than 2-3x M.2 slots. If you need spdif, not all boards have it.

_Jimlad_ · 28 Sep 2025 at 18:00

dfour said:
My basket at OcUK:

1 x AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Eight Core 5.20GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail (SKU: PRO-AMD-03517) = £399.95

1 x Asus TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI (Socket AM5) DDR5 ATX Motherboard (SKU: MOT-ASU-03844) = £199.92

1 x TeamGroup Delta RGB 32GB (2X16GB) DDR5 PC5-44800C30 6000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (FF3D532G6000HC30DC01) (SKU: MY-0B8-TG) = £109.99

Total: £709.86 (includes delivery: £0.00)

Thanks for taking the time to post. I will check those items out now.

_Jimlad_ · 28 Sep 2025 at 18:02

Tetras said:
265K is a good CPU for mixed usage/productivity, but you'd lose performance in games versus the 9800X3D. If your work usage isn't anything heavily multithreaded there's not much benefit buying higher than the 9800X3D in games, regardless of budget.

B850 boards are fine, unless you want USB4 or more than 2-3x M.2 slots. If you need spdif, not all boards have it.

No nothing major work wise. Basic office usage

B850 boards and older style then ? Whatever I build I want to last 3 solid years without touching

DotA · 28 Sep 2025 at 21:34

What GPU do you have and at what resolution you playing at.

Also what games you playing?

Tetras · 28 Sep 2025 at 21:36

_Jimlad_ said:
No nothing major work wise. Basic office usage

B850 boards and older style then ? Whatever I build I want to last 3 solid years without touching

9800X3D and a B850 board should be more than enough for 3 years. 32GB will need upgrading eventually, so personally if you have the budget I'd just buy 48 or 64GB now, unless you're planning on replacing the lot.

mickyflinn · 28 Sep 2025 at 22:23

9700x is a great all rounder and x870 motherboard starts at £175 giving you usb 4

_Jimlad_ · 29 Sep 2025 at 21:41

Tetras said:
9800X3D and a B850 board should be more than enough for 3 years. 32GB will need upgrading eventually, so personally if you have the budget I'd just buy 48 or 64GB now, unless you're planning on replacing the lot.

Cool thanks. What's the deal with memory these days. Still need to be in pairs ?

Tetras · 29 Sep 2025 at 21:45

_Jimlad_ said:
Cool thanks. What's the deal with memory these days. Still need to be in pairs ?

Yes, AM5 is all dual channel, but the kits are all 2 sticks anyhow.

2x kits (4 sticks) is not recommended, which is part of why I suggest just go big now (if you have the money and plan to keep it).