Selecting the right display size depends on your needs. Compare the 5800x and 3700x options carefully.
Selecting the right display size depends on your needs. Compare the 5800x and 3700x options carefully.
Hey, I’m planning to purchase a new PC in about a month or two. Since I live in Egypt, I need to consider local pricing. The 5800X costs around $545 USD or 8500 EGP, while the 3800X is roughly $385 USD or 6000 EGP. My main focus will be gaming at 1440p with 240Hz (using a G7 Odyssey monitor and an RTX 3070 GPU, which is quite expensive here—around $925 USD or 14500 EGP for a decent triple fan card if I can find one). I’ll also handle some video editing and possibly streaming.
Doing a 15% to 20% improvement in IPC at that price point seems worthwhile? I’ve read online that it helps in 1080p gaming, but I noticed the gains are more noticeable in productivity tasks. The 5800X definitely offers better performance, so I’m not sure which model to choose.
Also, these prices are typical in Egyptian hardware stores (no scalpers, just regular deals). Thanks for the info!
Parts I’m thinking of getting if anyone’s interested:
- CPU: Ryzen 7 5800X or Ryzen 7 3800X
- RAM: 2x16GB at 32GB each (G.Skill TridentZ Neo 3600MHz)
- GPU: MSI RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio or similar
- PSU: 850W 80+ Gold, fully modular
- Case: Cooler Master H500 ARGB
- Storage: 512GB Samsung 980 Pro M.2 NVMe Gen4
- SSD/HDD: 4TB Seagate Barracuda or 4TB WD Black Monitor
- Monitor: Samsung Odyssey G7 27" 1440p 240Hz
This version performs smoother at higher refresh rates, which likely explains your preference for 1080p240hz instead of 1440p144hz.
It seems the display specs are fixed at 1440p240hz. To enjoy a 240Hz refresh rate, you should use a Zen 3 processor. Choosing a cheaper option with a lower resolution might limit your experience, so consider upgrading to a higher-end model for better performance.