F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Checking to guide you correctly on CPU/Mobo upgrades for gaming.

Checking to guide you correctly on CPU/Mobo upgrades for gaming.

Checking to guide you correctly on CPU/Mobo upgrades for gaming.

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Luis1234
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03-12-2022, 01:06 AM
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Planning to head to Microcenter with a couple this weekend. Need to confirm the best path for them—both are looking to upgrade their motherboards and consider CPU upgrades thanks to bundle offers. One has a 3060 and an i5 10400f on an MSI Mortar B550, the other a 3080 with an i7 7700k on an MSI SLI Plus Z170A. Both have strong power supplies and large air coolers. Since they mainly use their PCs for gaming, a Ryzen 5800X3D seems reasonable. The 12700K bundle is $50 more, but opinions are split on whether it’s worth the extra cost. Check the links for details:
- https://www.microcenter.com/site/content...-save.aspx
- https://www.microcenter.com/site/content...-save.aspx
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Luis1234
03-12-2022, 01:06 AM #1

Planning to head to Microcenter with a couple this weekend. Need to confirm the best path for them—both are looking to upgrade their motherboards and consider CPU upgrades thanks to bundle offers. One has a 3060 and an i5 10400f on an MSI Mortar B550, the other a 3080 with an i7 7700k on an MSI SLI Plus Z170A. Both have strong power supplies and large air coolers. Since they mainly use their PCs for gaming, a Ryzen 5800X3D seems reasonable. The 12700K bundle is $50 more, but opinions are split on whether it’s worth the extra cost. Check the links for details:
- https://www.microcenter.com/site/content...-save.aspx
- https://www.microcenter.com/site/content...-save.aspx

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Elijah13
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03-12-2022, 12:42 PM
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Unless they already possess an AM4 motherboard, opting for an AM5 board and a Ryzen CPU from the 7000 series is advisable. AM4 models are nearing the end of their lifespan, while AM5 remains viable for several more generations. Hardware Unboxed reports that the 7700X typically outperforms the 12900K by about 10% in gaming performance, making it a stronger choice. https://youtu.be/P40gp_DJk5E?t=1051
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Elijah13
03-12-2022, 12:42 PM #2

Unless they already possess an AM4 motherboard, opting for an AM5 board and a Ryzen CPU from the 7000 series is advisable. AM4 models are nearing the end of their lifespan, while AM5 remains viable for several more generations. Hardware Unboxed reports that the 7700X typically outperforms the 12900K by about 10% in gaming performance, making it a stronger choice. https://youtu.be/P40gp_DJk5E?t=1051

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NoodleLips
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03-12-2022, 01:15 PM
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This idea was also discussed by some online users; it appears to be a more suitable choice for upcoming planning regarding DDR5 versus DDR4 and the AM5 connector. Appreciate the guidance!
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NoodleLips
03-12-2022, 01:15 PM #3

This idea was also discussed by some online users; it appears to be a more suitable choice for upcoming planning regarding DDR5 versus DDR4 and the AM5 connector. Appreciate the guidance!

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Ranger6800
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03-12-2022, 07:10 PM
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Among these options, the 7700X bundles offer the best overall value. You can adjust settings to achieve excellent performance and remain competitive with the 5800X3D. Worth considering spending an extra $100 for the 7800X3D package? If they take advantage of its features and resolutions, it could be a smart choice. Personally, the temperature variance between the 7700X and 7800X3D was more noticeable than the small frame improvements. The 7700X with PBO/CO is powerful yet can still produce more heat than the 7800X3D.
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Ranger6800
03-12-2022, 07:10 PM #4

Among these options, the 7700X bundles offer the best overall value. You can adjust settings to achieve excellent performance and remain competitive with the 5800X3D. Worth considering spending an extra $100 for the 7800X3D package? If they take advantage of its features and resolutions, it could be a smart choice. Personally, the temperature variance between the 7700X and 7800X3D was more noticeable than the small frame improvements. The 7700X with PBO/CO is powerful yet can still produce more heat than the 7800X3D.