Comparing the x570 Aorus Extreme and x570 Msi Godlike for gaming without considering cost.
Comparing the x570 Aorus Extreme and x570 Msi Godlike for gaming without considering cost.
^^^ Very good point. If you truly, truly have no budget, the new Threadripper stuff absolutely slaps. Although you will need watercooling to really push them at all. No guarantee that 4000 series will be compatible with current stuff. 3950X is already really damn good though, for gaming it's only equal with the 3900X though, but you get that 16c/32t flex. But again, with a lot less PCIe lanes than HEDT stuff.
You're correct about the TRX40 and X3950 compatibility. The new ThreadRipper should work with the current TRX40.
HEDT isn't primarily designed for gaming, and sometimes using more cores can actually lower frame rates. However, for tasks like workstation computing, video editing, coding, virtual machines, or 3D modeling, the additional cores offer advantages through parallel processing. You might want to look into the TRX40 and Threadripper if you're in that price range for a motherboard.
I was considering Intel for high-end GPUs, but I’m curious about upgrading my PC. It seems AMD is currently offering a strong edge.
The latest 3960X and 3970X chips run independently, not working with the older 1000 or 2000 series TR chips. The 3950X uses AM4 form factor, which isn’t compatible with those older designs either. Right now, these parts aren’t leading in performance. It’s uncertain if future AMD releases will match the same platform or backward compatibility as Intel, so they’re comparable to Intel in terms of upgrade potential. That could shift depending on upcoming developments.
What’s your project? Are you a tech enthusiast like Jayztwocents, who maintains a home gaming rig just for the hardware experience (even if it’s outdated)? If you’re mainly there to play games, you might not need much beyond what you already have.
You mentioned you’re just looking to play games. The 3950X is probably too advanced for casual gaming; once you go past the 3900X, gains in performance aren’t noticeable. If you’re willing to invest heavily, a custom waterloop setup could be worth considering, though it’s costly and complex.
High-end components are tough to cool, and most builders want even better thermal solutions. The 3950X or 9900KS is the top choice for air or AIO cooling, but you’d likely see better results in water.
You said you have no budget, but budgets vary. Most people have some funds, though. What hardware are you planning to use? Would you consider a Threadripper, Intel HEDT, or another option?
My current budget is around 6k euros each month, plus about 0.8-1k extra for gaming. I’m aiming for a high-performance rig at 1920x1080p with 240fps, perfect for gaming, recording, editing, and streaming. Ideally, I’d need at least 64GB RAM to handle demanding games without issues. I’m new to this setup and don’t want to risk messing up my first build.
Current titles include Mortal Online, Kenshi, Ark, Rust, Skyrim with major modifications, Minecraft with extensive changes, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Mount and Blade Warband is also heavily modified. My focus is on enjoying the latest releases while aiming for top performance.