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Nero12321
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02-09-2022, 05:24 PM
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Hi Everyone,
After a long time away, I'm slowly getting back into gaming and computer use. Right now I own an Intel Coffee Lake I5 and a GTX 1070. I'm considering building a new gaming setup and thinking about switching to an AMD Ryzen. I remember AMD was doing well for their price, so I'm wondering if it's still true today? My main question is whether the Ryzen 7700X with eight cores and 16 threads would be enough for gaming. Money is tight right now, so I'm unsure if I could afford a Ryzen 9. Also, since I've been out of the loop for a while, do you think overclocking is still worth it? From what I recall, overclocking used to matter because Intel and AMD were delivering strong performance, but it didn't seem necessary unless you had extreme cooling solutions.
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Nero12321
02-09-2022, 05:24 PM #1

Hi Everyone,
After a long time away, I'm slowly getting back into gaming and computer use. Right now I own an Intel Coffee Lake I5 and a GTX 1070. I'm considering building a new gaming setup and thinking about switching to an AMD Ryzen. I remember AMD was doing well for their price, so I'm wondering if it's still true today? My main question is whether the Ryzen 7700X with eight cores and 16 threads would be enough for gaming. Money is tight right now, so I'm unsure if I could afford a Ryzen 9. Also, since I've been out of the loop for a while, do you think overclocking is still worth it? From what I recall, overclocking used to matter because Intel and AMD were delivering strong performance, but it didn't seem necessary unless you had extreme cooling solutions.

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Smurfs102
Member
95
02-14-2022, 01:44 AM
#2
Hey everyone. I'm considering some PC upgrades and thinking about getting a GTX 4070 or 4070 TI. I also plan to get a new monitor for 1440p. Which one would be better? Also, how does the AMD version compare?
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Smurfs102
02-14-2022, 01:44 AM #2

Hey everyone. I'm considering some PC upgrades and thinking about getting a GTX 4070 or 4070 TI. I also plan to get a new monitor for 1440p. Which one would be better? Also, how does the AMD version compare?

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FranPro17
Junior Member
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02-14-2022, 05:58 AM
#3
This guide explains how to request new build or upgrade suggestions. It's an adaptation of another post about asking for advice on building a new setup. Many people are seeking upgrade tips, both here and in CPU forums, so I thought it would be useful to share this information.
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FranPro17
02-14-2022, 05:58 AM #3

This guide explains how to request new build or upgrade suggestions. It's an adaptation of another post about asking for advice on building a new setup. Many people are seeking upgrade tips, both here and in CPU forums, so I thought it would be useful to share this information.

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dopehead56
Junior Member
29
02-22-2022, 03:48 AM
#4
At any price point, you will find that the performance of amd or intel will be comparable, and a big boost over your 8600K. Chips are binned today so there is no point in overclocking. The automatic turbo boost will exceed all core overclocks. ditto on graphics, Here is tom's gpu hierarchy chart: I suggest builders stick with what they know on cpu or graphics. There is a learning curve. In particular, ryzen is picky about ram.
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dopehead56
02-22-2022, 03:48 AM #4

At any price point, you will find that the performance of amd or intel will be comparable, and a big boost over your 8600K. Chips are binned today so there is no point in overclocking. The automatic turbo boost will exceed all core overclocks. ditto on graphics, Here is tom's gpu hierarchy chart: I suggest builders stick with what they know on cpu or graphics. There is a learning curve. In particular, ryzen is picky about ram.

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Hitscher
Member
203
02-22-2022, 11:18 PM
#5
I'll check that article then.
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Hitscher
02-22-2022, 11:18 PM #5

I'll check that article then.

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Cherrie24
Member
179
02-24-2022, 09:30 AM
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With the upgrade, perhaps you can wait until Zen 5 comes out with fresh mobos?
Saving up could make the new tech worthwhile.
If it's purely for gaming, the 7800X3D is more than sufficient. A Ryzen 9 CPU isn't necessary.
The benefit of using a Ryzen now is that it offers an upgradeable system.
On the other hand, you can install a budget-friendly Z690 board like the Z690 extreme:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FNWzK8/...90-extreme
Reuse the RAM and install a 14700k with USB BIOS flash.
This leaves you more space for a stronger GPU.
All decisions are yours.
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Cherrie24
02-24-2022, 09:30 AM #6

With the upgrade, perhaps you can wait until Zen 5 comes out with fresh mobos?
Saving up could make the new tech worthwhile.
If it's purely for gaming, the 7800X3D is more than sufficient. A Ryzen 9 CPU isn't necessary.
The benefit of using a Ryzen now is that it offers an upgradeable system.
On the other hand, you can install a budget-friendly Z690 board like the Z690 extreme:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FNWzK8/...90-extreme
Reuse the RAM and install a 14700k with USB BIOS flash.
This leaves you more space for a stronger GPU.
All decisions are yours.