Start assembling your new PC by gathering components and following your setup guide.
Start assembling your new PC by gathering components and following your setup guide.
Consider your needs and the components you already have. For development and 4K gaming, a strong CPU paired with your 3080 Ti graphics works well. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D offers excellent multi-threading for coding and design tasks, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K provides top performance for demanding applications. Choose based on which platform feels more comfortable for you.
For 4K gaming you don't need a 3D CPU. The processing stays on the GPU, so a 9950X works perfectly. I recommend AMD for its future upgrades, stability, and efficiency. Unless you're doing long static shots, AMD will likely perform better.