Hey everyone, I'm looking for some advice on CPUs that would pair well with my future RTX 5070 graphics card. I've narrowed it down to a few options along with their prices:
* Ryzen 5 9600X - $185 on Amazon
* Ryzen 7 9700X - $285 on Amazon
* Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $310 from r/hardwareswap
Additionally, I have plans for a more powerful setup down the line, especially with the upcoming Zen 6 X3D chips and RTX 6000 series. I'm aiming for a compact ITX build of less than 15L.
Also, I'm not considering Intel CPUs or AMD GPUs since I'm trying to keep the total build cost under $1.5k (check out my specs here: [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jNM79C)). The 9800X3D is just too pricey for me. Any thoughts?
2 Answers
I’d go for the 9600X if you're focused on budget, but the 7800X3D is really great for performance. The 9700X doesn't stand out compared to those options.
For gaming at 1440p, either the 9600X or the 7800X3D is a good fit. Just so you know, the 7800X3D handles 1080p gaming like a champ too!
What if I’m playing games like Valorant or Fortnite at 1440p, would that still be okay?