Should i get intel or Ryzen?
Should i get intel or Ryzen?
You received a $600 bonus and are considering upgrading your PC. You're torn between the Ryzen 9 5900X and the i9 10900K. Your setup includes a micro center with good-priced components: Ryzen is $450 and Intel is $399 in the US. Your GPU is a 2070, which shouldn't cause bottlenecks, and you're using Corsair Vengeance 3000MHz RAM. You're looking for advice on whether to choose one processor or both, or if there are other recommendations.
AMD has strong presence in gaming, but it varies based on your current setup. For AM4 systems, go with 5900 and a new RAM stick around 3600MHz CL16. With a Z490, opt for the i9 10900K to stay competitive while saving some cash.
Currently I'm running an i7 8700k, which is fine—don't worry about that. My brother messed with it and it stopped working like it used to, so I need to replace the motherboard. He also cracked it, but luckily the i7 still functions perfectly, just like new. It's been around about a year now.
I suggest holding onto the 8700k for a while longer. However, this is based on my usage—my setup includes an overclocked 8700k at 4.9Ghz and a 2070 Super with 32GB of 3200MHz RAM, which runs smoothly in games. If your main focus is gaming, the 8700k can handle it well. For heavy rendering tasks, consider building a Ryzen System to boost performance. You might also upgrade to an i9-9900K without replacing the motherboard if you find one compatible.
I understand but I'm not leveraging the i7 fully due to this motherboard situation. For me, swapping it would be necessary to enable overclocking again or to unlock its full capabilities. So I was considering getting a new CPU since I just received a $600 bonus, while also replacing the board.