I'm thinking about upgrading my PC and I'm stuck between two options. I'm planning to buy the CPU first, followed by the GPU in a month or so. I mainly game at 1080p to 1440p, focusing on competitive shooters like Apex, Fortnite, and Arc Raiders. Here are my options:
- **9800X3D paired with a 5060 Ti (8 GB)**: The 5060 Ti is overpriced right now, and I'm worried about supply in the future—a 16 GB version may not be available when I'm ready to buy.
- **7800X3D paired with a 5070**: The 7800X3D is priced at **$345** in my area, while the 9800X3D is **$480**. The 5070 costs about **$740**, and the 5060 Ti (8 GB) is around **$510**.
Given these options, which setup would provide better gaming performance?
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I’d recommend going for the 7800X3D plus the 5070. It will offer a better gaming experience in most scenarios.
Just to give some context, my current setup is an R7 3700X with a 1660 Super. My motherboard just died, so I need an upgrade like you.
I’m in a similar boat. My ancient setup with a 4770K and RTX 2060 also died recently. I’m also considering the 7800X3D with a 5070; just need to sort out my RAM first!
Definitely the 7800X3D and 5070 combo for sure, no doubt about it.
I was leaning towards that too. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking the 9800X3D for long-term performance.
Going with the 7800X3D and 5070 is the best choice, no questions about it!
Thanks for the reassurance!
Have you thought about combining the 7800X3D with a 9070 XT?
Unfortunately, that's going for around $900 here, which is way too steep for my budget.
Thank you, that sounds great!