3900X/X570 remains functional in 2024 for gaming purposes.
3900X/X570 remains functional in 2024 for gaming purposes.
Hey there. I was told I have hoarding, which isn’t uncommon given my personality issues. Every year I spend a lot of money on IT gear—laptops, tablets, cables, phones, etc. Recently I found a great deal for a 13700K and Z690 board, but I almost bought it. However, it seems the excitement fades once I start building the PC, and then all that joy disappears. That’s why I keep these parts in storage. In July 2020, I spent around 2500 euros on a 3900X and 32GB RAM with the Crosshair Hero VIII board, which cost about 500 euros. Later, the X570 turned out to be a decent option. I haven’t used that PC much—probably only turned it on a few times over the past four years. Now I’m looking for another new setup every 3-4 years. What should I be aiming for? Maybe you can confirm if the X570 and 3900X are still reliable in 2024. I’ve played games on my second rig with a 6700K and 2080 Super. In my opinion, the 3900X is a weak CPU—there was an offer for a used one for just 130 euros. It feels like I’m constantly caught in the cycle of Intel or AMD when they release new models every 3-4 years, and I’m forced to spend a big part of my monthly income on upgrades. Plus, I barely use that machine. Sorry for any confusion, but if anyone else feels the same, please share and let me know how I can help.
Your satisfaction hinges on your own standards. If you meet the expectations in the games you play, it works well enough. If not, consider switching to 5800X3D for a noticeable boost in performance.
You arent. You dont have to. Answer to your title, yes. Sensible upgrade path would be 5700X3D/5800X3D.
Your machine is still working well, and you have a budget-friendly way to improve it thanks to your high-end AM4 board. In reality, you might benefit from expert guidance for managing your shopping habits and overcoming the urge to keep buying. Retail indulgence only makes things worse, and it sneaks into your thoughts in a subtle way, even after you quickly regret your choices once they arrive. This is the same scenario shown in those TV hoarder houses, where clutter piles up—goat trails of shopping bags, unopened QVC and Amazon packages—creating a cycle you can't escape.
I believe you're on the right track. Do I really require Wi-Fi 6/7? Not at all. Should I use PCI-E 5.0 NVMe devices? Absolutely not—I don’t even know how to make the most of PCI-E 4.0 NVMe. Do I need a Thunderbolt port? No, I don’t. It’s mainly about playing PC games at 1440p, browsing the web, and listening to music. I’m comfortable with a frame rate of 60 fps or less for gaming, and my RTX 2080 with an older 6700K still works just fine, except for Cyberpunk. The real issue is the boost in serotonin from a CPU that’s +5.5 GHz, but I feel empty inside. It’s just a vague sense that I should have it—something to give me more energy, something stronger than my current state.
Varies by game, but in synthetics it shines with 3900x. I don’t require 180 fps in games; 60 is fine for me. Depe
You can enjoy every title the PlayStation 5 supports, though achieving 60 FPS in all games might be challenging. 144fps is even harder, but I’m confident it should handle most content!