Upgrade CPU and RAM capacity.

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ripa5000
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12-27-2018, 12:01 PM

I'm planning to enhance my PC by installing a new CPU, more memory, and possibly additional RAM. I'm considering the i7 9700K and might sell my existing RAM to purchase new modules with greater capacity for future upgrades. When the NVIDIA 3000 series launches, I expect it to be around Q4, with specs similar to the Ryzen 5 2600 Aorus B450 Elite 2x 8GB Corsair Vengeance LX MSI GTX 980 Dark Rock Pro 4.

ripa5000

12-27-2018, 12:01 PM #1

tydall
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12-27-2018, 03:01 PM

I believe switching to a Ryzen 7 3700X would be much simpler and cheaper with your existing motherboard, but if you prefer not to change to Intel, purchasing an ASUS Prime Z390-A board is a good alternative.

tydall

12-27-2018, 03:01 PM #2

TdmFan92
Senior Member

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12-30-2018, 02:53 PM

Absolutely, I understand. This display seems appealing, but the color scheme doesn’t match your setup. It’s not a viable choice for you.

TdmFan92

12-30-2018, 02:53 PM #3

Absolutely, I understand. This display seems appealing, but the color scheme doesn’t match your setup. It’s not a viable choice for you.

OmegaKiri
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12-31-2018, 09:27 AM

What shade would you prefer? Also, keep in mind that Intel isn't the quickest anymore, but it's worth considering your budget.

OmegaKiri

12-31-2018, 09:27 AM #4

What shade would you prefer? Also, keep in mind that Intel isn't the quickest anymore, but it's worth considering your budget.

DarnedUrchin
Junior Member

12-31-2018, 05:28 PM

Black and subtle red highlights are acceptable, but for gaming an i7 9700k outperforms the r7 3700x.

DarnedUrchin

12-31-2018, 05:28 PM #5

Black and subtle red highlights are acceptable, but for gaming an i7 9700k outperforms the r7 3700x.

warrior1230
Junior Member

01-01-2019, 03:43 PM

No Aorus boards needed since the RGB software is terrible... I can't connect it to anything.

warrior1230

01-01-2019, 03:43 PM #6

No Aorus boards needed since the RGB software is terrible... I can't connect it to anything.

fibifelise
Member

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01-01-2019, 05:02 PM

This board is also a great MSI MPG Z390, and you should watch this video.

fibifelise

01-01-2019, 05:02 PM #7

This board is also a great MSI MPG Z390, and you should watch this video.

DrPingouin
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01-01-2019, 05:28 PM

So what's the deal? Going with the 9700K would trap you in a dead end, honestly—I don't see much value. Still, I think the 3700X might begin to beat it in upcoming games since they can utilize more cores and threads. Plus, I don't think a 2600 is limiting your GTX 980 right now. I'd just hold off if I were you and save some cash until you really intend to upgrade to Ampere.

DrPingouin

01-01-2019, 05:28 PM #8

Jaewan14
Junior Member

01-02-2019, 01:47 AM

Sounds great, I'll check out some reviews and dig deeper. Thanks!

Jaewan14

01-02-2019, 01:47 AM #9

Sounds great, I'll check out some reviews and dig deeper. Thanks!

Dorotiri
Junior Member

01-02-2019, 09:38 AM

#10

It's true the upcoming models are strong, but currently an i7 9700K still beats the R7 3700X in games and even the R9 3900X. It’s not causing any bottlenecks. You're thinking about upgrading both, which makes sense.

Dorotiri

01-02-2019, 09:38 AM #10

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