Need assistance selecting a GPU/CPU combination
Need assistance selecting a GPU/CPU combination
Hi guys, some advice please 🙏
About to start building a new pc within the next month and had already 100% made my mind up on specs until today....
First off, I game at high fps at 1080p on a 240 hz screen and play mostly rocket leauge, some gta and a few other games
Current system is
12400
3060ti
32 gb ddr4 3200
The new system I settled on was going to be a 7800 x3d, paired with a 4070 super. Knowing that that cpu will most likely give me the solid fps that I'm searching for. I may finally bite the bullet and move to 1440p at some point during the new pcs lifespan.
But I'm starting to be pulled in the direction of the 7600x paired with a 4070ti or ti super.
My bugets tight, but either of those combos fall within it. Also I'm not soley building it for older games and want to be able to play anything for a good few years to comes. Any other suggestions or advice is welcomed. Thanks
Hey there,
This looks like a solid pick for high FPS and impressive graphics detail. Perfect for 1080p. The 7800x3d is currently the top performer in many games right now. 1% lows are especially impressive, showing how smooth your gaming experience will be.
Hmmm. I’d say the 7600x wouldn’t be ideal. Your current CPU handles it better, and I think you’d be more of a step behind compared to what you already have.
Based on your motherboard, you might upgrade to 14400/14500/14600k/14700k for noticeable CPU improvements without a full platform change.
7800X3D looks ahead-oriented, but Ryzen 9000 parts will likely appear soon, so it might be wise to wait a bit.
4070 Super offers a solid 1440p card, performing well in competitive scenarios and delivering smooth 1440p 60+ FPS at high/maximum settings in non-competitive games.
Well, the board suggests 150W for the bigger CPUs, which are rated between 253-320W. A 14500 would likely be a solid compromise. Increasing the frequency to 5.1Ghz, which adds 600Mhz compared to the 12400, along with the extra cores and cache improvements from Raptor Lake versus Alder Lake, could be beneficial. You might also consider the 14600K and set a more achievable power cap.
14700 is still a strong option, though it comes at a higher cost and its performance boost might exceed your system's capabilities.
The single thread score is the key metric for high FPS gaming.
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compar...-i...l-i7-14700
Improvements in low-end performance and overall average FPS should noticeably rise with a faster CPU. The GPU also plays a role, especially when adjusting graphics settings. It really depends on the game and configuration which part will be the bottleneck.
Hmm, I'm not entirely confident about getting a 14th Gen. They tend to run hot. Still, it does restrict further upgrades. I'd probably choose Zen 4/AM5—AM5 will have new CPUs for another year or two, at least—and switch to an Intel DDR 5 Arrow Lake system, which is just around the corner (3-5 months). Both options offer better longevity.