I just made a great purchase deal for a gaming setup: a 6800XT, Ryzen 5 5600, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD, all for $375! I'm gaming on a 1440p 144Hz monitor. Given this setup, should I consider upgrading to a Ryzen 7 5700X3D, or would it make more sense to switch to an AM5 platform? I'm concerned about potential bottlenecking with my current CPU when taking full advantage of the GPU.
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The 5700X3D should be a solid choice for a few years unless you're aiming for more cores. It's a great balance for gaming and should keep you competitive.
That's an awesome deal! At 1440p with max settings, the Ryzen 5 5600 should handle things well. If you're into competitive gaming and lower graphics settings, moving to the 5700X3D would definitely give you a nice FPS boost.
Seriously, $375 for that rig is insane! Bottlenecking shouldn't be a big issue at 1440p; it might only happen in specific games. Just make sure everything's in good working order, though. The GPU alone is worth quite a bit used.
Honestly, the 5600 is pretty capable! If you're just trying to stretch things out until AM6 comes along, the 5700X3D is a good move. It's on par with the 7600, but just check around for better deals on it than the usual $250.
Yeah, I've known him for a while, and he hit a rough patch so I trust that everything works.