Ryzen vs Intel 1440p gaming/video editing
Ryzen vs Intel 1440p gaming/video editing
You're planning to visit Microcenter in 10 days. Your main needs are a gaming PC for playing DBD, Siege, Battlefield, and editing saved gameplay videos. You already have a few components: Bequiet 500dx case, Scythe Fuma 2 cooler, 1TB WD sn550 NVMe, 1TB ADATA XPG 8200 Pro, 2TB Seagate mechanical, Corsair RXM 650 PSU, and an MSI RTX 2070. With a $600 budget, focus on getting a solid CPU, good RAM, and reliable storage. Consider upgrading to a mid-range CPU like an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5, add at least 16GB RAM, and pick a decent SSD for performance.
For a total of around $600, the top CPU choices currently are: Ryzen 7 5800X at $360, Ryzen 9 3900X at $380, Core i9 10850K at $320, and a compatible Core i7 11700K with a $20 discount for the motherboard. This setup gives you between $220 and $280 for a good motherboard, enough for reliable options like B550, X570, Z490 or Z590. Both the 5800X and 10850K stand out as strong picks for gaming and editing. The 11700K is mainly useful if you plan to switch to Intel later and need a Gen 4 NVMe drive. If you're focusing on gaming, the 5900X at $550 is another solid alternative, though the $190 gap from the 5800X may not justify it unless you prioritize cost savings.
I'm a bit confused about what I need—missing a CPU motherboard and RAM. I was considering the 10850k and hope it will handle the heat.
I own a Scythe Fuma 2 for my 5900X and it functions well. As long as you stay moderate with overclocking, I believe it should handle the 10850K nicely. Pairing it with 16GB RAM and a motherboard priced around $280 (or $300 after the discount) should be straightforward. The key decision comes down to choosing between Z490 and Z590. If you opt for the Z590, make sure it doesn’t block the top M.2 slot when used with a 10th generation processor. Many boards disable that slot for 10th gen CPUs, so a Z490 with two slots might be safer. You wouldn’t want to jump to an 11900K for PCIe Gen 4 support, as that would require downgrading in other areas.