Help With Cpus
Help With Cpus
I selected three processors that fit within a budget around 400, like the i9 10850k at $437, the Ryzen 7 5800x for $616, and the Ryzen 9 3900x at $544. This price might be a bit high for me. Pcie 3 could cause bottlenecks, but tech improvements should keep performance strong without major issues. Future games and tasks like streaming, editing, and gaming at 1080p should work well, so I might keep this as a secondary system. Performance shouldn’t drop significantly in the coming years.
Unlikely, once PCIe 3 hits its ceiling, CPUs and GPUs will become the bigger bottleneck. I think this could happen, offering the best value for money—cheaper than before, similar or improved performance in games, and significantly quicker for video editing and streaming.
Amazon lists 3900x for $484, but 3700x seems more appealing at $329. Allocate your $200 toward a stronger graphics card. Here’s the link for 3700x: https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-3700X-1...07SXMZLPK/ Consider keeping the refresh rate between 144-160Hz and opting for a good IPS monitor instead of settling for the lower color accuracy of TN panels just to hit 240 Hz. Beyond 144Hz, the gains become less obvious.
PCIe 3 offers many advantages still. Gen 4 is just starting and may soon be superseded by gen 5 in 2022. For gaming, your performance will stay within GPU limits, so these options should remain effective for another five years or more. Creating content will run significantly quicker thanks to GPU rendering. Eight cores provide ample power, the main improvement being a more rapid rendering process. On my setup, I don’t face any issues with editing 4K videos.
10850k probably is the better bet here. Let me give the cpu+mobo price : I9 10850k + Z490 Aorus Pro Ax = $745 Ryzen 9 3900x + X570 Aorus Pro WiFi = $829 I getting 10-12 cores is for future game and better experience, BTW getting 3060 ti for 1080p 240hz, not getting 3080 for 1080p 240hz is ridiculous.
Choosing AMD platform means you don’t have to invest in the costly x570 motherboard. With a B550 you can achieve similar performance by enabling overclocking. The cost will match that of Intel, and you’ll have the flexibility to utilize 16 cores later if required.
You don't have to spend $285 on a motherboard; affordable B550 options are available for around $200 or less. The x570 chipset isn't necessary either. Consider purchasing an 8-core processor now, and once supply stabilizes in the next 6-9 months, opt for a 12-16 core model. Used CPUs retain good value, and you'll likely find buyers for your processor when upgrading. Based on cpubenchmark results, 10850k scores 23480 points—while 3900x achieves 3900x scores 32850 points and 3700x scores 22800 points. (A bit off-topic, but 5600x hits 22180, suggesting 6-core chips can still match 8-core 3700x thanks to improved IPC and internal design.) So, higher performance comes with a slightly higher price, which is reasonable. If you choose the 3700x, aiming for $350 CPU plus a $200-250 motherboard would put you in the $500-600 range. Also, check if the 10850k model includes a cooler—its stock cooler is decent and limits overclocking, though you can still work within budget. Keep in mind, a 240Hz display is fine; higher refresh rates aren't essential.
They always said you don't need x570, but they ended up getting exactly what I needed.
The main distinction between B550 and x570 lies in the chipset’s PCI-E specifications. The x570 supports PCI-E 4.0 lanes, while the B550 uses PCI-E 3.0. Both models maintain PCI-E 4.0 lanes for the graphics card and first M.2 slot, and both still back 5xxx processors. The B550 boards often feature updated designs with improved heatsinks on VRMs and higher-quality VRMs due to newer controllers and more efficient power stages. They also offer enhanced memory support, potentially up to 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi, better onboard audio chips, and USB Type-C front panel headers. Some x570 models sacrifice certain features to accommodate the added heatsink and fan, which can raise costs and increase failure risks, leading manufacturers to charge more for warranties. If you’re unsure about any details or prefer not to proceed, just let me know.
I consider my options carefully before choosing the x570 motherboard over the b550. First, I require many USB ports on the rear I/O. Second, I need WiFi 6 support for my board so it works well as a secondary PC later. Third, I need a Type C front panel for my case—which is why the b550 isn’t suitable.