Hey, is that gaming setup up to scratch?

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RedFoxGirl22
Junior Member

06-27-2026, 02:11 AM

#11

Everyone keeps telling me to swap out my motherboard for a newer one just in case. So, do I really need to change it now? Is that Asus B650E MAX GAMING WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard enough for me right now? Here is what I have so far:

RedFoxGirl22

06-27-2026, 02:11 AM #11

iXenom
Junior Member

06-27-2026, 03:18 AM

#12

A board is basically a bus for all your little components. As long as it gives you what you want, everything works fine.

iXenom

06-27-2026, 03:18 AM #12

A board is basically a bus for all your little components. As long as it gives you what you want, everything works fine.

Tico_32
Senior Member

680

07-12-2026, 07:41 AM

#13

When you spend a lot of money, buy the top all-around processor like an R9-9700X or a 9950X. Those X3D chips work well for games, but they aren't as good at handling many tasks at once compared to their regular versions.

Tico_32

07-12-2026, 07:41 AM #13

nadi488
Member

07-21-2026, 07:29 PM

#14

I found a great deal on an Intel 7800X3D and an Asus B650E MAX GAMING WIFI computer for just $586, even with taxes added. I'm not sure if there is any other combination that gives better value for money than this one.

nadi488

07-21-2026, 07:29 PM #14

_Kibbu_
Member

07-28-2026, 12:44 AM

#15

Hey, where did you find that set of matches?

_Kibbu_

07-28-2026, 12:44 AM #15

Hey, where did you find that set of matches?

Sykesa
Junior Member

07-28-2026, 01:07 AM

#16

Newegg

Sykesa

07-28-2026, 01:07 AM #16

Newegg

Robater
Member

07-28-2026, 08:50 AM

#17

Is your home close to a small store with everything in one place? They have extra stuff inside too like memory chips (RAM).

Robater

07-28-2026, 08:50 AM #17

Is your home close to a small store with everything in one place? They have extra stuff inside too like memory chips (RAM).

1zambos
Member

188

07-28-2026, 11:31 AM

#18

Absolutely, I reside close to a microcenter.

1zambos

07-28-2026, 11:31 AM #18

Absolutely, I reside close to a microcenter.

TheExmax223
Member

132

07-28-2026, 01:12 PM

#19

Check out those bundles here: https://www.microcenter.com/site/content...-save.aspx

TheExmax223

07-28-2026, 01:12 PM #19

Check out those bundles here: https://www.microcenter.com/site/content...-save.aspx

CloudySpace
Junior Member

07-28-2026, 11:50 PM

#20

I'm so grateful for what you did, and I'm heading to the shop soon. Should I look at something else besides the 7800X3D that's on sale? Who do you suggest I check out?

CloudySpace

07-28-2026, 11:50 PM #20

I'm so grateful for what you did, and I'm heading to the shop soon. Should I look at something else besides the 7800X3D that's on sale? Who do you suggest I check out?

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