Switched to AMD instead of Intel. Got feedback.
Switched to AMD instead of Intel. Got feedback.
Interesting decisions made. Chose an x99 platform and an HEDT setup, which came with a high price tag but delivered impressive performance and core count at that time. You also invested in an early DDR4 64GB kit and later expressed concerns about costs. Why did you opt for this path initially? It seems the budget constraints or desire to avoid higher expenses played a role. Two points stand out: 1) The first-gen Ryzen processors weren’t very strong and are still limiting performance now; 2) Your GPU only offers eight PCIe lanes, while your CPU supports PCIe 3.0 A 5600X should suffice. If you really need eight cores, a 5700X would be better, but with this build you likely won’t need anything beyond it. Either the 5600X or the 5700X should resolve your performance issues. Also, make sure to update your motherboard’s BIOS before making the change.
they don't. GPUs perform equally well on AMD and Intel CPUs, which is misleading. The X series chips aren't built for overclocking; they're just non-X CPUs with a slightly higher core clock. Non-X CPUs are meant to be overclocked as well. Even the AMD X series CPU isn't the only one that doesn't support overclocking—it's the 5800 X3D.
I managed to place an order for the Ryzen 9 5900X after seeing it on this discussion. I later canceled it and waited for my pension, setting up a split payment plan with Newegg. Obviously, I’m really satisfied with how this new processor performs. As mentioned before, I don’t usually upgrade every six months to a year like I did before 2016. My goal is to get something that lasts another five to six years before needing another upgrade. I’ve always been limited by Intel’s chipset restrictions and just wanted more choices beyond them. AMD clearly offers a more affordable and better option for budget upgrades. After some research, the model I chose received great reviews, so I went ahead and purchased it. It let me overclock to 4.72Ghz right out of the box, boosting my frame rates from 20 to 30 FPS on almost everything I play. I don’t typically stream in 2K or 4K; I prefer a standard 1920x1080 setup and enjoy that. About a year ago, someone built me a computer for just under $3,000 with an Intel 10900K CPU—though the motherboard is now lost to me—but it wasn’t inexpensive. My machine now scores better on every benchmark. I’m thinking about upgrading the motherboard and swapping in a 570x board eventually, though I’m not sure yet.