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Op main use is gaming which CPU would you choose based on that ?
How would it perform against the likes of a 14600k ?
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How would it perform against the likes of a 14600k ?
I am in the same situation.
I have the following
I7 9700K at stock (never overclocked it)
Gigabyte Z390 Gaming X mobo
32GB Corsair vengeance (4 x 8GB sticks) ram 3200mhz.
Most of the time I game but there is a possibility for some video editing as well.
Rather than start a new thread would anyone have any suggestions?
I have the following
I7 9700K at stock (never overclocked it)
Gigabyte Z390 Gaming X mobo
32GB Corsair vengeance (4 x 8GB sticks) ram 3200mhz.
Most of the time I game but there is a possibility for some video editing as well.
Rather than start a new thread would anyone have any suggestions?
Cheers, any suggestions for a motherboard?
Not really, sorry! I've really limited experience of AM5 boards. I've only used the cheapest Gigabyte B650 WiFi board, which tbh seemed great, but I don't know much about them. It will depend to some extent what you want to do with it, and how much expansion/IO you need.
The Asus TUF A620/B650 is perfectly fine unless you desperately need the features of a more expensive model. Go for the B650 if you need the extra M.2 slot and the A620 if you don't.
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There's this if you don't need WiFi which would take the difference down to £10 but it's out of stock and built in WiFi can be very useful for troubleshooting, etc.
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No problem at all.
Thanks a lot, ill take a lookThe Asus TUF A620/B650 is perfectly fine unless you desperately need the features of a more expensive model. Go for the B650 if you need the extra M.2 slot and the A620 if you don't.
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Sorry, but I am confused. If you have very little experience with a product. How can you recommend it?
It's seems these day's that everyone on these forums have suddenly turned in to AMD salesmen...
But I must admit. You have all got me thinking. Hmmm
I can recommend the 7800X3D through both personal experience and the wealth of information available from reputable sources that clearly highlight it as the best gaming CPU. It delivers higher performance, sometimes significantly higher, than any of Intel's offerings in almost every scenario and does so whilst consuming substantially less power. I can understand opting for an Intel offering if you're upgrading an existing system on LGA1700 and want to retain your motherboard and RAM, but if you're already replacing those components why choose the inferior option?
My experience is limited with the AM5 motherboards, which is what you're quoting, and also why I'm not pretending to be an expert in that field.
Personally, I have a 12600K-based system, but I built a new system for my son and the AMD option was the obvious choice.
My experience is limited with the AM5 motherboards, which is what you're quoting, and also why I'm not pretending to be an expert in that field.
Personally, I have a 12600K-based system, but I built a new system for my son and the AMD option was the obvious choice.
Ok. Damn you lot and your AMD recommendations 
After some extensive research I am actually considering jumping the Intel ship. I just can't find enough positives to make me stay.
So, even though a lot can not recommend the 7800X3D enough. Would it be worth me going to 7950X3D? To me it makes more sense to go for the best I can afford at this time. Also I might get in to some video editing at some point down the line and I do quite a bit of Photoshop/lightroom work at times.
Have the kinks for the 7950X3D been ironed out in regards to unused cores due to how Windows was handling things? And more so have Asus sorted out their issues?
I would be pairing this with:
ASUS AMD Ryzen ROG STRIX X670E-E
Corsair DOMINATOR Platinum RGB Grey 32GB 6000MHz AMD EXPO DDR5 Memory Kit C30
And I take it my existing new Corsair 240mm AIO cooler will be fine on either of these chips?
After some extensive research I am actually considering jumping the Intel ship. I just can't find enough positives to make me stay.
So, even though a lot can not recommend the 7800X3D enough. Would it be worth me going to 7950X3D? To me it makes more sense to go for the best I can afford at this time. Also I might get in to some video editing at some point down the line and I do quite a bit of Photoshop/lightroom work at times.
Have the kinks for the 7950X3D been ironed out in regards to unused cores due to how Windows was handling things? And more so have Asus sorted out their issues?
I would be pairing this with:
ASUS AMD Ryzen ROG STRIX X670E-E
Corsair DOMINATOR Platinum RGB Grey 32GB 6000MHz AMD EXPO DDR5 Memory Kit C30
And I take it my existing new Corsair 240mm AIO cooler will be fine on either of these chips?
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For light usage, or mainly single thread (2D work is often single core/thread), then no.
Ok, let me put this another way. Disregarding budget, and to be used for some possible video editing, Lightroom/photoshop work, and quite a lot of music software such as DAWs. For gaming and taking in to account longevity. The 7950X3D would last longer and more games seem to be going more multi-thread. So does it not make sense to go for the better chip.
Plus from what I have read is that the 7800X3D is terrible for productivity.
Although I have more than enough money now to splash on upgrades. I don't want to have to upgrade again in like 6+ months. It just doesn't make sense.
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Probably still no, but obviously it depends on your usage and you know better than me how often your apps are pegging all your cores at 100%. From what you describe, I'd imagine 8 cores is enough.
If you look at reviews, like on TPU, you can get an estimate for how much time the CPU with more cores might save and if that's not a question you're asking, I doubt you are in need of them. It's also important to know how much of your workload is actually hitting the GPU, since many apps (even 2D apps like Photoshop) are now pushing it there instead.
Well, terrible is a relative term, terrible against what? 7800X3D is a great CPU for productivity for the majority of casual/hobby users, but for serious mixed usage / workstation use, then there are better options. The 13600K is generally faster, for example, but that doesn't make the 7800X3D bad, not when the gaming performance compensates.