Hey everyone! I'm a total newbie when it comes to building PCs, and I could really use some advice. I'm primarily going to use this for gaming, with some moderate background tasks as well. My current system is pretty outdated, so I want to build a high-end rig. Here's what I have so far:
- Motherboard: Asus Rog Strix x870e e-gaming wifi 7
- CPU: Ryzen 9 9950x
- GPU: Asus ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with integrated AIO
- RAM: 64GB Corsair Titanium Dominator DDR5
- PSU: Asus ROG Strix 1200W Gold Aura Edition
- Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 4TB
- Cooling: ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 AIO for the CPU.
My main question is whether it's worth upgrading to the Ryzen 9 7950X3D for gaming, since I've seen it benchmarked as performing better than the 9950X. Money isn't a huge concern, but I do want value, and honestly, I also just want that beast of a CPU! Also, is 64GB of RAM overkill for gaming? Any advice would be super appreciated! 🤗
3 Answers
Honestly, the 7950X3D is great for gaming, and if you want the best, go for it! You might save some cash with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D which also performs well in gaming. Your previous GPU is solid, but just keep in mind that good cooling and a decent PSU matter more than aesthetics. You could save a little on those to invest in other parts if you want.
Your build looks solid overall, but I agree with the previous points. 64GB of RAM is probably overdoing it unless you're doing heavy multitasking. Just a thought: it might be worth checking benchmarks for the 7950X3D versus other CPUs if you're leaning towards performance and price.
If you're mainly gaming, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D is indeed a better choice and could give you a significant performance boost for that purpose. Plus, if money is not an issue, it might be worth it just for the extra future-proofing. As for your RAM, 64GB is a bit overkill for gaming alone unless you're running specific applications that require it. You might want to consider 32GB instead, which is more than enough for gaming and some multitasking.
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