I'm considering upgrading my Ryzen 3700X to a 5700X3D because I found a good deal on it, but I'm on a tight budget. My current rig includes a Ryzen 3700X, B450 F Gaming motherboard, Trident Z 32GB RAM, an RTX 4070, and a Corsair 850W PSU Gold+. I also have a couple of SSDs. I'm thinking about getting an Arctic Cooler 3 360 since my current Phantom Prism cooler is struggling. I mainly play League of Legends, TFT, Cyberpunk, and Hogwarts Legacy. Would love your thoughts!
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Definitely worth it for those games. You'll notice a nice performance boost!
Absolutely, if you can snag that 5700X3D at a low price, it's a great upgrade! You might see around a 40% increase in FPS, especially if you're gaming at 1080p. Just so you know, a 360mm AIO cooler is probably overkill for this CPU – a good air cooler can handle the temps just fine without the high price tag. Check out some budget options, like the Thermalright Phantom Spirit.
What would be a good silent air cooler for a 7800X3D or even a 9800X3D?
I forgot to mention, I have a 1440p 144Hz monitor, so would that make the upgrade even more beneficial?