Hey everyone! I'm considering a hardware upgrade but need some guidance. I initially thought about upgrading my graphics card from a 3070 to a 5090, but then I realized that the main game I play, CS:GO, is more CPU intensive. So, I'm leaning towards upgrading my CPU instead.
I've been checking out the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and I've heard great things about its performance. If I decide to go with this CPU, will I also need to upgrade my RAM, GPU, and motherboard? My goal is to hit over 600 FPS in competitive matches since I spend a lot of time playing competitively.
Here are my current specs:
- 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KF
- 32 GB RAM
- ASUS PRIME Z690-P WIFI D4 motherboard
- RTX 3070 GPU
4 Answers
If you're concerned about costs, why not stick with your current setup and consider the i9-14900K instead? It saves you from needing a new motherboard and RAM right now. Plus, you could then invest those savings into a GPU upgrade.
You'll definitely need to buy a new CPU, motherboard, and probably RAM too. The RTX 3070 could still work, but it really depends on the game you're playing and the FPS you're aiming for.
600 FPS is quite ambitious! Do you have a monitor that supports 300+Hz? If not, you're probably overthinking it. The 9800X3D can push 600 FPS in CS2, but since it operates on a different platform than your current setup, you'd need a new motherboard and RAM as well.
Honestly, your current CPU should be good enough for hitting 600 FPS at low graphics settings in CS:GO. You might just need some minor tweaks. Also, consider using only one monitor while gaming to optimize performance.
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