Gaming & Future Proof – yeah, that’s the vibe!
Gaming & Future Proof – yeah, that’s the vibe!
Hello everyone, I'm putting together my ideal gaming setup in just a couple of months, and I really value your input. This machine is going to be 95% focused on games, 5% for editing, graphics, and ads—especially lots of Adobe software. After watching many of Linus' videos, I feel confident moving away from Intel and toward AMD. I'm leaning toward the AMD Threadripper 3970X, or maybe sticking with Intel's 9900KS since I’m not a hardcore gamer. While the Threadripper could match the FPS of the 9900KS, I’m more interested in casual gaming like Star Citizen, Far Cry, and MS Flight Sim (though I can’t wait for the new one). I’m open to expert advice and want to understand why you think this path is best. Or if you think I should consider a different CPU, please let me know. Keep in mind I invest around a few thousand dollars every 5 to 7 years, so the build needs to be reliable for a while. Thanks for your feedback and support!
Why invest so heavily? A 3950X might not cover all your needs. The Threadripper 3970X is priced at $2000. Rather than spending $4K on a single PC, consider starting with a $2K model now and adding another $2K later (and you could even sell the first one to recoup some funds). DISCLAIMER: I’m not a professional or content creator. However, I believe you should view the 3950X as a CPU and pair it with an RTX 2080Ti or similar workstation GPU. Check benchmarks for the 9900KS and 3950X for the professional software you plan to use, then decide based on those results. All CPUs in this range will perform well for gaming.
Consider a 3950X+($400 GPU every 2 years) 2080Ti priced at $1200. Dividing $1200 by 3 gives $400 each time we check every two years. I believe advancements and competition in the GPU market will continue pushing performance forward, especially in lower segments. Personally, it seems wasteful to invest so much in a GPU—like spending $700 on a 1080 model to get a 2060 for $330 just two years later. Save the rest into a savings account labeled "PC only" lol.