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KriGen39
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07-25-2022, 06:24 PM
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Hey guys, I've been thinking about upgrading to AM5 and giving my mobo/cpu/ram to my buddy. Of course i'm looking at the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which i'm looking at Microcenter bundles, here is the link to that bundle I was looking at. If you aren't able to see it for whatever reason, it's the 9800X3D with a ASUS B650-E TUF Gaming WiFi, and G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB DDR5-6000 for $600 USD. I've usually always shopped through amazon or newegg(rip), but now that I actually live near a Micro Center, I can actually take up on some of the deals they have. Any input would be amazing. AMD Ryzen 9 5900x - ROG STRIX B450 Aorus Wifi - 4x8GB 288-Pin DDR4 3000 G.Skill Ripjaws V Series - Corsair RM850x - Founders Edition 3080 TI
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KriGen39
07-25-2022, 06:24 PM #1

Hey guys, I've been thinking about upgrading to AM5 and giving my mobo/cpu/ram to my buddy. Of course i'm looking at the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which i'm looking at Microcenter bundles, here is the link to that bundle I was looking at. If you aren't able to see it for whatever reason, it's the 9800X3D with a ASUS B650-E TUF Gaming WiFi, and G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB DDR5-6000 for $600 USD. I've usually always shopped through amazon or newegg(rip), but now that I actually live near a Micro Center, I can actually take up on some of the deals they have. Any input would be amazing. AMD Ryzen 9 5900x - ROG STRIX B450 Aorus Wifi - 4x8GB 288-Pin DDR4 3000 G.Skill Ripjaws V Series - Corsair RM850x - Founders Edition 3080 TI

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dannylynncole
Member
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07-26-2022, 02:50 AM
#2
Its a good bundle! I have used G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5 RAM with quite a few different AM5 builds and its always worked great. I personally run a overclocked 9800X3D on a ASUS TUF B650 PLUS WIFI and its been completely stable. The motherboard has been used with a 7700x since 2022 and not a single problem to report. I live in Norway and I really wish we had a MicroCenter here, the bundles they offer are great There really isn't much 'input' to be had here. If you want to upgrade, upgrade. The bundle is great. The 9800X3D is significantly faster than a 5900x in gaming.
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dannylynncole
07-26-2022, 02:50 AM #2

Its a good bundle! I have used G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5 RAM with quite a few different AM5 builds and its always worked great. I personally run a overclocked 9800X3D on a ASUS TUF B650 PLUS WIFI and its been completely stable. The motherboard has been used with a 7700x since 2022 and not a single problem to report. I live in Norway and I really wish we had a MicroCenter here, the bundles they offer are great There really isn't much 'input' to be had here. If you want to upgrade, upgrade. The bundle is great. The 9800X3D is significantly faster than a 5900x in gaming.

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Jolias055
Junior Member
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07-26-2022, 06:03 AM
#3
Thank you very much! Your feedback is welcome.
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Jolias055
07-26-2022, 06:03 AM #3

Thank you very much! Your feedback is welcome.

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coolbyd13
Member
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07-26-2022, 01:46 PM
#4
You're talking about performance differences, huh? Yeah, the 9800X3D really shines in single-threaded gaming, but it doesn't handle a lot of threads well.
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coolbyd13
07-26-2022, 01:46 PM #4

You're talking about performance differences, huh? Yeah, the 9800X3D really shines in single-threaded gaming, but it doesn't handle a lot of threads well.

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1Point10
Member
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07-26-2022, 01:55 PM
#5
Absolutely, I'm all in! Let's dive into this.
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1Point10
07-26-2022, 01:55 PM #5

Absolutely, I'm all in! Let's dive into this.

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xavi13
Junior Member
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07-30-2022, 02:11 PM
#6
I bought that bundle and it's working amazing, just like every other 9800X3D package. Honestly, it's a solid offer. I might consider another one for my 9900K machine soon. Newegg seems to have a similar deal, though I'm not sure about the CPU part. Still, the MC model looks good, but keep in mind the RAM might be CL36 instead of CL30—this shouldn't affect the 9800X3D or any X3D chips really. They don't really care about latency differences.
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xavi13
07-30-2022, 02:11 PM #6

I bought that bundle and it's working amazing, just like every other 9800X3D package. Honestly, it's a solid offer. I might consider another one for my 9900K machine soon. Newegg seems to have a similar deal, though I'm not sure about the CPU part. Still, the MC model looks good, but keep in mind the RAM might be CL36 instead of CL30—this shouldn't affect the 9800X3D or any X3D chips really. They don't really care about latency differences.

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Koollojoe
Posting Freak
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07-30-2022, 05:44 PM
#7
In this case, CL30 offers only a minor improvement over CL36.
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Koollojoe
07-30-2022, 05:44 PM #7

In this case, CL30 offers only a minor improvement over CL36.

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Gabokazu
Posting Freak
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07-30-2022, 06:17 PM
#8
You'll see many YT videos discussing this topic, but the 3D cache offers limited improvement. I own a CL36 from the 7700X bundle a few years back and upgraded to a 7800X3D now. I'd have swapped the RAM if there was any real advantage or noticeable gain.
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Gabokazu
07-30-2022, 06:17 PM #8

You'll see many YT videos discussing this topic, but the 3D cache offers limited improvement. I own a CL36 from the 7700X bundle a few years back and upgraded to a 7800X3D now. I'd have swapped the RAM if there was any real advantage or noticeable gain.

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kalleboii
Senior Member
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08-04-2022, 08:59 PM
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I noticed this subject was shifted a bit. I was planning to revisit it and checked available upgrades for the bundle. Focusing on the motherboard, would increasing the maximum RAM speed help or help me? The model included with ASUS TUF B650-E reaches 5200 MHz, while the MSI X870E Gaming Plus offers up to 5600 MHz for an additional $50.
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kalleboii
08-04-2022, 08:59 PM #9

I noticed this subject was shifted a bit. I was planning to revisit it and checked available upgrades for the bundle. Focusing on the motherboard, would increasing the maximum RAM speed help or help me? The model included with ASUS TUF B650-E reaches 5200 MHz, while the MSI X870E Gaming Plus offers up to 5600 MHz for an additional $50.

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FLB1976
Member
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08-25-2022, 08:01 PM
#10
The motherboard supports 6000Mhz CL30 RAM, while 5200Mhz is only officially recommended by AMD. I use 6000Mhz CL30 on my ASUS B650 PLUS WIFI without any problems. About 90% of AM5 users choose this speed because it’s optimal—it runs smoothly and is fully compatible. If you check the motherboard support page, you’ll find compatibility details and QVL lists. Many G.Skill kits are available with speeds from 6000Mhz up to 7800Mhz. You can view them here: https://www.asus.com/motherboards-compon...650-E-WIFI. You don’t need to stress about it—just purchase the bundle with 6000Mhz RAM; it will function perfectly. I’m planning to buy this exact set for a friend this Saturday, as I’ve built and helped install at least 70 AM5 systems using 6000Mhz kits successfully.
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FLB1976
08-25-2022, 08:01 PM #10

The motherboard supports 6000Mhz CL30 RAM, while 5200Mhz is only officially recommended by AMD. I use 6000Mhz CL30 on my ASUS B650 PLUS WIFI without any problems. About 90% of AM5 users choose this speed because it’s optimal—it runs smoothly and is fully compatible. If you check the motherboard support page, you’ll find compatibility details and QVL lists. Many G.Skill kits are available with speeds from 6000Mhz up to 7800Mhz. You can view them here: https://www.asus.com/motherboards-compon...650-E-WIFI. You don’t need to stress about it—just purchase the bundle with 6000Mhz RAM; it will function perfectly. I’m planning to buy this exact set for a friend this Saturday, as I’ve built and helped install at least 70 AM5 systems using 6000Mhz kits successfully.

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