Upgrade from Intel i7-8700K to AMD R9 3900X

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purzel_99
Member

09-21-2019, 03:12 AM

The title clearly conveys your thoughts—should you consider an upgrade?

purzel_99

09-21-2019, 03:12 AM #1

The title clearly conveys your thoughts—should you consider an upgrade?

Logan2234
Junior Member

09-21-2019, 04:17 AM

What you need isn’t happening—it’s about figuring out what’s bothering your CPU. Or maybe you’re experiencing an unexpected issue with the upgrade…?

Logan2234

09-21-2019, 04:17 AM #2

What you need isn’t happening—it’s about figuring out what’s bothering your CPU. Or maybe you’re experiencing an unexpected issue with the upgrade…?

Marinated
Senior Member

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09-21-2019, 04:45 AM

I often question this during long Excel sessions when massive files load and display messages like "calculating... 12 threads..."

Marinated

09-21-2019, 04:45 AM #3

I often question this during long Excel sessions when massive files load and display messages like "calculating... 12 threads..."

WhosCooper
Member

09-21-2019, 06:23 AM

Improve the bug significantly

WhosCooper

09-21-2019, 06:23 AM #4

Improve the bug significantly

SquishyJelly3
Member

181

09-22-2019, 03:01 PM

Gaming will see a decline. Everything else will remain largely unchanged. Certain demanding CPU tasks, such as rendering, will get significant enhancements.

SquishyJelly3

09-22-2019, 03:01 PM #5

Gaming will see a decline. Everything else will remain largely unchanged. Certain demanding CPU tasks, such as rendering, will get significant enhancements.

DistrictGamer
Junior Member

09-23-2019, 12:19 AM

If you're experiencing the upgrade issue, think about other options. I was thinking about upgrading, but decided to use the money for extra accessories and screens instead.

DistrictGamer

09-23-2019, 12:19 AM #6

If you're experiencing the upgrade issue, think about other options. I was thinking about upgrading, but decided to use the money for extra accessories and screens instead.

Lorddoom139
Posting Freak

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09-23-2019, 06:48 AM

That chart looks great, @zeusthemoose! Your PC is doing well—just consider upgrading to Zen 3 if needed.

Lorddoom139

09-23-2019, 06:48 AM #7

That chart looks great, @zeusthemoose! Your PC is doing well—just consider upgrading to Zen 3 if needed.

Wavern_
Junior Member

09-23-2019, 03:37 PM

I'm facing the same situation. The 4790K offers solid IPC but lacks cores for the best performance. Fortunately... the GTX1070 isn't a 2080Ti; the Nv3000 line is catching my eye, especially for video work and long-term CPU use. Still, the 2nd Gen isn't enough, and the 3rd Gen will cover it. I'm not worried until the end of the year.

Wavern_

09-23-2019, 03:37 PM #8

iSurvive
Member

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09-25-2019, 03:39 AM

Zen 3 offers improved performance and stability compared to previous versions. It provides a more refined user experience and better optimization for modern hardware.

iSurvive

09-25-2019, 03:39 AM #9

Zen 3 offers improved performance and stability compared to previous versions. It provides a more refined user experience and better optimization for modern hardware.

AdamKoudy
Senior Member

740

09-26-2019, 07:14 PM

#10

I’m not sure what else to choose from. Everything seems fine with what I have. My setup includes a 4K monitor, wireless headset, wireless/wired keyboard, and a reliable mouse. The motherboard already has built-in Wi-Fi, so no extra card needed. I have 1TB of SSD and 2TB of HDD, which is plenty for storage. I’m thinking about upgrading the CPU for improved performance. Here’s my current configuration: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VThyRk

AdamKoudy

09-26-2019, 07:14 PM #10

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