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Hagnarock
Senior Member
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01-05-2019, 08:15 AM
#1
Hello everyone, as mentioned in the title I'm planning to begin streaming soon and was considering a single PC setup. With the 3950x release, is the CPU still capable? If yes, I plan to sell my 9700K and combine it with my RTX 2070 and 32GB RAM. Thanks!
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Hagnarock
01-05-2019, 08:15 AM #1

Hello everyone, as mentioned in the title I'm planning to begin streaming soon and was considering a single PC setup. With the 3950x release, is the CPU still capable? If yes, I plan to sell my 9700K and combine it with my RTX 2070 and 32GB RAM. Thanks!

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Tanky201
Member
53
01-05-2019, 09:18 AM
#2
Hello, The 3700x is sufficient; the 3950x will be excessive.
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Tanky201
01-05-2019, 09:18 AM #2

Hello, The 3700x is sufficient; the 3950x will be excessive.

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MELISAADM
Member
105
01-05-2019, 05:57 PM
#3
The 3950X isn't suitable for anyone who doesn't run all cores continuously or handle heavy workloads. It's unrealistic to use 16 cores for gaming and streaming, even with a Ryzen 9 3900X.
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MELISAADM
01-05-2019, 05:57 PM #3

The 3950X isn't suitable for anyone who doesn't run all cores continuously or handle heavy workloads. It's unrealistic to use 16 cores for gaming and streaming, even with a Ryzen 9 3900X.

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The_D3mon
Senior Member
694
01-06-2019, 12:13 AM
#4
Stream your content using your RTX2070. https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/new...streaming/
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The_D3mon
01-06-2019, 12:13 AM #4

Stream your content using your RTX2070. https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/new...streaming/

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Shizo_Umera
Member
201
01-08-2019, 11:04 PM
#5
There are many reviews available on YouTube about it. If you're curious, you might want to look them over. It seems unnecessary for a gaming or streaming PC; a 3700X would likely perform equally well and cost less. You'd also need to swap the motherboard. If you're using an i7 9700K, it's best to stick with that. What are your streaming configurations? Have you experimented with NVENC encoding instead of software-based streaming?
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Shizo_Umera
01-08-2019, 11:04 PM #5

There are many reviews available on YouTube about it. If you're curious, you might want to look them over. It seems unnecessary for a gaming or streaming PC; a 3700X would likely perform equally well and cost less. You'd also need to swap the motherboard. If you're using an i7 9700K, it's best to stick with that. What are your streaming configurations? Have you experimented with NVENC encoding instead of software-based streaming?

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IvyTheCat
Member
208
01-09-2019, 11:54 PM
#6
The i7 9700K is sufficient right now, especially with NVENC enabled. In fact, the weaker component might be the standard RTX 2070. The R7 3700X could even be a step back for gaming if NVENC encoding is used.
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IvyTheCat
01-09-2019, 11:54 PM #6

The i7 9700K is sufficient right now, especially with NVENC enabled. In fact, the weaker component might be the standard RTX 2070. The R7 3700X could even be a step back for gaming if NVENC encoding is used.

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ImaAnimal
Member
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01-10-2019, 11:45 AM
#7
The 3950X is mainly handy for advanced users who enjoy pushing performance limits. It works well with high cooling solutions and overclocking setups, making it ideal for those interested in extreme thermal management.
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ImaAnimal
01-10-2019, 11:45 AM #7

The 3950X is mainly handy for advanced users who enjoy pushing performance limits. It works well with high cooling solutions and overclocking setups, making it ideal for those interested in extreme thermal management.

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creeperbest
Junior Member
5
01-17-2019, 12:48 PM
#8
For maximum gaming and streaming performance, consider the 3900x. If you need even more power, a 3700x would suffice.
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creeperbest
01-17-2019, 12:48 PM #8

For maximum gaming and streaming performance, consider the 3900x. If you need even more power, a 3700x would suffice.

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PaigeOfTheBook
Senior Member
733
01-21-2019, 02:37 AM
#9
It varies based on the games and their resolution settings. At 1080p with titles like Rocket League or Overwatch, the RTX 2070 should perform well and won’t be a bottleneck. I’m in agreement—upgrading from 9700K to 3700X doesn’t add much value, especially with NVENC encoding for gaming and streaming.
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PaigeOfTheBook
01-21-2019, 02:37 AM #9

It varies based on the games and their resolution settings. At 1080p with titles like Rocket League or Overwatch, the RTX 2070 should perform well and won’t be a bottleneck. I’m in agreement—upgrading from 9700K to 3700X doesn’t add much value, especially with NVENC encoding for gaming and streaming.

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TheFallenRose
Senior Member
616
01-21-2019, 03:52 AM
#10
Hello, thank you. I currently have a 9700k CPU, 32GB RAM, an RTX 2070 GPU, a Corsair 600W PSU Gold, an 80W SSD, a 1TB NVMe SSD, and a 2TB HDD. I’m using a Dark Rock CPU cooler and plan to run the 3950 on one PC for gaming and streaming. My budget is around £1000. I’m considering getting a 3950 with TUF 570 WiFi and also using the mobile for power. Is my PSU sufficient for this setup?
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TheFallenRose
01-21-2019, 03:52 AM #10

Hello, thank you. I currently have a 9700k CPU, 32GB RAM, an RTX 2070 GPU, a Corsair 600W PSU Gold, an 80W SSD, a 1TB NVMe SSD, and a 2TB HDD. I’m using a Dark Rock CPU cooler and plan to run the 3950 on one PC for gaming and streaming. My budget is around £1000. I’m considering getting a 3950 with TUF 570 WiFi and also using the mobile for power. Is my PSU sufficient for this setup?

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