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Need assistance improving your CPU? Let me know what you're looking for!

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MrScooter2
Member
198
07-05-2021, 07:46 AM
#1
I'm not as familiar with tech as most here, so I thought I could get a more practical answer. You have an i7 8700k with an RTX 3070, and your CPU is nearly seven years old. I know it's still powerful for gaming at 1440p, but I was thinking about upgrading to DDR5 and getting into the future. I want to avoid bottlenecks and have a CPU that lasts another seven years. Your budget for the CPU is around $350.
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MrScooter2
07-05-2021, 07:46 AM #1

I'm not as familiar with tech as most here, so I thought I could get a more practical answer. You have an i7 8700k with an RTX 3070, and your CPU is nearly seven years old. I know it's still powerful for gaming at 1440p, but I was thinking about upgrading to DDR5 and getting into the future. I want to avoid bottlenecks and have a CPU that lasts another seven years. Your budget for the CPU is around $350.

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TBNR_waffle
Member
68
07-06-2021, 10:27 AM
#2
You're looking at a reasonable setup with a good CPU, but you'll need a motherboard and RAM too. The power supply should match your wattage requirements. With a budget of around $600 to $650, you can find a solid configuration. Your current components—Ryzen 7800X3D, Gigabyte B650, and the specified GPUs—are solid choices.
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TBNR_waffle
07-06-2021, 10:27 AM #2

You're looking at a reasonable setup with a good CPU, but you'll need a motherboard and RAM too. The power supply should match your wattage requirements. With a budget of around $600 to $650, you can find a solid configuration. Your current components—Ryzen 7800X3D, Gigabyte B650, and the specified GPUs—are solid choices.

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SiphonicVirus
Member
201
07-08-2021, 03:17 AM
#3
I’m not concerned about the motherboard and RAM limits right now. My plan is to purchase the CPU first because there are many discounts available, and I aim to get the motherboard by the end of November. Regarding the CPU, I’ve noticed the 7800X3D on Amazon lately—seems to be in good deals everywhere I look when searching for top gaming CPUs. However, some reports mention it runs a bit slower for non-gaming tasks, so it might not be the fastest option for general use. Compared to the i7-13700K or KF and the i5-13600K, it offers a solid balance but isn’t the absolute leader in performance.
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SiphonicVirus
07-08-2021, 03:17 AM #3

I’m not concerned about the motherboard and RAM limits right now. My plan is to purchase the CPU first because there are many discounts available, and I aim to get the motherboard by the end of November. Regarding the CPU, I’ve noticed the 7800X3D on Amazon lately—seems to be in good deals everywhere I look when searching for top gaming CPUs. However, some reports mention it runs a bit slower for non-gaming tasks, so it might not be the fastest option for general use. Compared to the i7-13700K or KF and the i5-13600K, it offers a solid balance but isn’t the absolute leader in performance.

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alejandrobo1
Posting Freak
877
07-08-2021, 11:38 AM
#4
It's an 8-core/16-thread processor ideal for general tasks, slightly less fast than the 7700X at clock speeds. Unless you require a CPU for heavy work, it handles editing and streaming just fine.
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alejandrobo1
07-08-2021, 11:38 AM #4

It's an 8-core/16-thread processor ideal for general tasks, slightly less fast than the 7700X at clock speeds. Unless you require a CPU for heavy work, it handles editing and streaming just fine.

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Klingstedt7
Junior Member
4
07-08-2021, 12:43 PM
#5
I’m considering the 7800x3d model. For a max of 250$, you might want to look at around 200-300 MBs. The GB650 seems appealing, but exploring more options would help. Yes, ASUS MBS are indeed popular right now, and white models are available within your budget.
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Klingstedt7
07-08-2021, 12:43 PM #5

I’m considering the 7800x3d model. For a max of 250$, you might want to look at around 200-300 MBs. The GB650 seems appealing, but exploring more options would help. Yes, ASUS MBS are indeed popular right now, and white models are available within your budget.

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CrazyLlamaFace
Member
189
07-08-2021, 01:34 PM
#6
ASUS resolved their problems with the 7800X3D, making it easier to mention. I prefer Gigabyte, so I’d check out the B650 AORUS Elite AX and Pro AX. The Pro AX really impresses me with its VRM and build quality. At this stage, I don’t need Gen 5 components, and I won’t in the future since SATA SSDs are already quite fast. MSI also builds solid boards, according to what I hear. But I haven’t used any of them yet.
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CrazyLlamaFace
07-08-2021, 01:34 PM #6

ASUS resolved their problems with the 7800X3D, making it easier to mention. I prefer Gigabyte, so I’d check out the B650 AORUS Elite AX and Pro AX. The Pro AX really impresses me with its VRM and build quality. At this stage, I don’t need Gen 5 components, and I won’t in the future since SATA SSDs are already quite fast. MSI also builds solid boards, according to what I hear. But I haven’t used any of them yet.