need some advice on a new cpu
need some advice on a new cpu
The Ryzen 9 offers more cores and improved cache while staying near the same cost. (Ignore the chart numbers—Google can’t be sure)
most enthusiasts are advising against starting a new build now. The recent releases from Intel and the shifting prices on AMD make it tricky. The 10th gen Intel 10600k and 10900k offer solid performance for gaming, but they’re only slightly better than the 9900k. Availability also matters here. You can still find a 9900k at a fair price, along with a decent 390 series motherboard. The 9900k can be overclocked if you have proper cooling. Right now, it doesn’t seem worth investing in the rare 10th gen chips and boards just yet. I’d wait a few weeks, observe market trends, and check for better availability of 10th gen hardware. If it remains limited, consider going with a 9th gen system and a good 390 board instead. In most cases, the performance gap between 9th and 10th gen chips is under 10%, making the extra effort for the newer models unnecessary at this point.
Considering the options, an all-in-one 240mm cooler might suffice, but you might need to upgrade to block coolers for better performance. Honestly, I found the video challenging to follow, especially with technical jargon. Also, using an i7 10700k could be 20% easier to manage than an i9 10900k.