Slight disappointment from overspending on the CPU
Slight disappointment from overspending on the CPU
I purchased an R7 3700X ($270) and a B550 Aorus Pro ($160) in late August. Many tech enthusiasts say the window for buying Zen 2 ended in June. I’m experiencing a small hint of regret since I didn’t wait for Zen 2 prices to fall or for Zen 3 to arrive. My previous machine was a Sandy Bridge i5-2400Z68 built in 2011, which I used until March this year when I started working from home. Due to pay cuts, I settled for an older 1650 Super instead of upgrading sooner. While my CPU is strong enough for modern games now, I sometimes wish I’d chosen a Ryzen 3 3100 3300X earlier with Zen 3 available. I enjoyed gaming on this build but could have timed purchases more wisely. My next GPU upgrade is planned for February 2021. What are your thoughts?
I did the same too, but in July. Don't worry about it—I got one for $270, which is a great deal for a 3700X. The overclocking helped me feel better (though I'm still troubleshooting), so if you're interested, you could start with CTR.
Absolutely! Enjoy the savings—this CPU looks solid and reliable.
Below the overclocked i7 8700K or lower, bottlenecks are likely with the 30-series GPU. Higher resolutions like 1080p or 1440p will make this even more noticeable. The 3070 and above models seem to handle the situation similarly under load. Running at 5.1GHz on 1.36V is comparable to the i5 10600K, which doesn’t cause bottlenecks with the new 3090. The 20GB 3080 Ti or Super will probably match the 3090’s demands when stressed. You didn’t waste much on CPU power; you’re safe for at least four more years. If you chose a smaller chip, you might have faced issues.