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For gaming and streaming, 5800x3D or 5950x is recommended.

For gaming and streaming, 5800x3D or 5950x is recommended.

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lucastourn41
Junior Member
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09-10-2022, 08:46 AM
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Considering an upgrade from the 3900x, I was thinking about getting a CPU to fully utilize its potential and run on the AM4 platform for several more years. Primarily I play games, but I also want to get back into streaming. I’ve heard the 5800x3D is great for pure gaming, though it can’t be overclocked, so I’m unsure if I should switch to the 5950x for future overclocking. Any suggestions would be really helpful!
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lucastourn41
09-10-2022, 08:46 AM #1

Considering an upgrade from the 3900x, I was thinking about getting a CPU to fully utilize its potential and run on the AM4 platform for several more years. Primarily I play games, but I also want to get back into streaming. I’ve heard the 5800x3D is great for pure gaming, though it can’t be overclocked, so I’m unsure if I should switch to the 5950x for future overclocking. Any suggestions would be really helpful!

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Akx04
Member
189
09-10-2022, 12:24 PM
#2
I went from 3900X to 5800X3D and it's a huge jump in performance in games. Unless you need to use CPU encoding I don't see any reason to go with 5950x.
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Akx04
09-10-2022, 12:24 PM #2

I went from 3900X to 5800X3D and it's a huge jump in performance in games. Unless you need to use CPU encoding I don't see any reason to go with 5950x.

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lemonman123
Member
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09-10-2022, 06:27 PM
#3
Which GPU are you running? The 3900x performs well for gaming. In a few years, the 5800x3d could offer better value.
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lemonman123
09-10-2022, 06:27 PM #3

Which GPU are you running? The 3900x performs well for gaming. In a few years, the 5800x3d could offer better value.

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koalaholic2004
Junior Member
12
09-11-2022, 03:19 AM
#4
You own a 3090 EVGA FTW3 Ultra and can secure the 5800X3D for around $500.
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koalaholic2004
09-11-2022, 03:19 AM #4

You own a 3090 EVGA FTW3 Ultra and can secure the 5800X3D for around $500.

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IDarkHawk
Member
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09-15-2022, 08:39 PM
#5
I'll hold off on the Ryzen 7000X3D. It's expected to be revealed soon this month.
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IDarkHawk
09-15-2022, 08:39 PM #5

I'll hold off on the Ryzen 7000X3D. It's expected to be revealed soon this month.

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ErtLion
Member
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09-17-2022, 02:55 AM
#6
If funds are available for both a medium and high-end processor as well as sufficient RAM, this remains a challenging choice. I view 8/16 as essentially the lowest acceptable option.
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ErtLion
09-17-2022, 02:55 AM #6

If funds are available for both a medium and high-end processor as well as sufficient RAM, this remains a challenging choice. I view 8/16 as essentially the lowest acceptable option.

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Beny8000
Member
205
10-06-2022, 02:27 PM
#7
DDR5 prices have dropped significantly, making 32GB 6000MT/s RAM priced below 200€ a reasonable deal—around 175€.
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Beny8000
10-06-2022, 02:27 PM #7

DDR5 prices have dropped significantly, making 32GB 6000MT/s RAM priced below 200€ a reasonable deal—around 175€.

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anemto
Member
132
10-08-2022, 10:44 AM
#8
Motherboards come at a high cost. MC still has 32GB available without buying a 7000 series chipset. I’m not eager for a completely new system because I think 12 cores are the bare minimum for me, but I just got a 7700x with free RAM on Ebay.
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anemto
10-08-2022, 10:44 AM #8

Motherboards come at a high cost. MC still has 32GB available without buying a 7000 series chipset. I’m not eager for a completely new system because I think 12 cores are the bare minimum for me, but I just got a 7700x with free RAM on Ebay.

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Frizzy_Fizz500
Member
64
10-15-2022, 07:13 AM
#9
A reasonable price around $230? It doesn’t look overly costly, but it’s also not particularly affordable.
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Frizzy_Fizz500
10-15-2022, 07:13 AM #9

A reasonable price around $230? It doesn’t look overly costly, but it’s also not particularly affordable.

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Beavz
Member
208
10-15-2022, 03:08 PM
#10
It would still cost more than $1k for the upgrade, around $500 after selling my existing stuff. The new specs are 64GB, 7900/7950X, and MB storage, which fits within a reasonable budget. I’m okay with the current CPU speed, but I’m planning to move to an 8000x3D version later.
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Beavz
10-15-2022, 03:08 PM #10

It would still cost more than $1k for the upgrade, around $500 after selling my existing stuff. The new specs are 64GB, 7900/7950X, and MB storage, which fits within a reasonable budget. I’m okay with the current CPU speed, but I’m planning to move to an 8000x3D version later.