Consider upgrading to AM4 or hold off for AM5?
Consider upgrading to AM4 or hold off for AM5?
Hey there, Spec! Your current setup looks solid—3700X with 32GB, 4x8GB RAM, 3200MHz, 2080Ti, RAID0, and the Sabrent Rocket M.2. The 3700X is handling well for gaming and streaming, keeping temps around 80°C and fans quiet even at low loads. You're right to think about upgrading—AM4 is aging, and newer chips like the 5800X3D could offer better performance. But if you're comfortable waiting, it might be worth it to extend your system's lifespan. Just make sure you plan for a future upgrade to AM5 when possible. Cheers on your build!
We should focus on games instead of trying to boost Netflix speed. Are there titles that struggle on your setup, where you think a CPU upgrade would help? Do you play in 1080p and feel your CPU limits your GPU’s potential to exceed 120 fps? In my opinion, spending on a CPU upgrade might be better used elsewhere, and you could wait for AM5 or the second generation unless you need a faster processor right now.
The issues are minimal. This 3700x is only three years old yet performs well for most tasks. You won’t achieve 700fps in CS:GO, but it’s still solid. It handles games smoothly up to around 100fps and should work fine with a 2080ti graphics card.