Choice of CPU

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kotomchi
Member

04-20-2018, 04:57 AM

Hey there! I'm thinking about setting up a new gaming setup but haven't settled on the CPU yet. I have a few choices: i9-9900K (or KS if I can get one), LGA 1200 and 10, a Gen i9, or a Ryzen 9 third gen or Threadripper. Any advice would be great!

kotomchi

04-20-2018, 04:57 AM #1

ArticOw1
Junior Member

04-20-2018, 01:02 PM

Choose the 10th generation i9 K series for gaming, offering great performance at a price of 3950x value

ArticOw1

04-20-2018, 01:02 PM #2

Choose the 10th generation i9 K series for gaming, offering great performance at a price of 3950x value

MrEpic_
Member

04-27-2018, 10:07 AM

Compare the options: Ryzen 9 3900X versus the new 10900K. Decide which one fits your needs better.

MrEpic_

04-27-2018, 10:07 AM #3

Compare the options: Ryzen 9 3900X versus the new 10900K. Decide which one fits your needs better.

IamPiggy
Member

242

04-27-2018, 06:49 PM

What resolution and refresh rate are you aiming for? Which graphics card are you considering? Those CPUs are high-end and might be excessive (and thus a waste) if your focus is just gaming.

IamPiggy

04-27-2018, 06:49 PM #4

What resolution and refresh rate are you aiming for? Which graphics card are you considering? Those CPUs are high-end and might be excessive (and thus a waste) if your focus is just gaming.

Frinex10
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04-27-2018, 09:50 PM

Request a 3700x model without any intel chips. The Ryzen 3rd generation offers better IPC thanks to its 7nm process compared to Intel's 14nm, providing higher efficiency and cooler operation. What is your budget?

Frinex10

04-27-2018, 09:50 PM #5

Greenybomb
Member

158

04-27-2018, 10:34 PM

Get a 3900x now and upgrade later when the Ryzen 4000 arrives

Greenybomb

04-27-2018, 10:34 PM #6

Get a 3900x now and upgrade later when the Ryzen 4000 arrives

KlayDog1
Senior Member

685

04-28-2018, 12:07 AM

Ryzen delivers strong results but has some limitations regarding compatibility and performance tweaks. The best option depends on your priorities. For gamers, choosing the blue lineup makes sense right now. If you value productivity, Ryzen could offer better value for performance. Unless you require additional PCI-E lanes, a threadripper might not justify the investment given the board cost.

KlayDog1

04-28-2018, 12:07 AM #7

JimHogg8
Junior Member

04-29-2018, 06:56 PM

The plan involved a 4K, 144hz ultar wide screen. Top End was the target, regardless of the price.

JimHogg8

04-29-2018, 06:56 PM #8

The plan involved a 4K, 144hz ultar wide screen. Top End was the target, regardless of the price.

Lord_Foxtrot
Senior Member

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04-30-2018, 01:49 AM

I don’t have a budget, but I aim for the top results that work.

Lord_Foxtrot

04-30-2018, 01:49 AM #9

I don’t have a budget, but I aim for the top results that work.

Chester007
Senior Member

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04-30-2018, 02:25 AM

#10

Pick up the i9 9900K and upgrade a few months later... because you're not on a tight budget. It's the top choice for gaming right now.

Chester007

04-30-2018, 02:25 AM #10

Pick up the i9 9900K and upgrade a few months later... because you're not on a tight budget. It's the top choice for gaming right now.

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