I'm about to dive into my first PC build and I'm curious if pairing the 9070XT with the 9800X3D is a good match. I've heard the 9070XT is considered mid-range, so I'm worried the CPU might be too powerful for it. I also want my build to have a nice aesthetic. Here's my planned build for reference: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/Pv3RyW
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Honestly, the 9070XT is comparable to the 5070 Ti, so it should work well with the 9800X3D. If you're looking to save a bit, you might want to think about adjusting your parts. You could potentially go for a 7800X3D paired with a 5080, which would give you a noticeable boost in performance over your current choice. Check out my suggestion here for a more powerful build: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/WQyFqH
This reply got me inspired to tweak my own build! Here's what I came up with: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/cTqdzP
TL;DR: The 9070XT actually pairs well with the 9800X3D. It's on par with the 7900XTX in terms of performance and can even do decent ray tracing. If you're looking at saving money, I suggest tweaking your build a bit, maybe bring the total down a couple hundred dollars. But honestly, if aesthetics are key for your build, just go for what you love!
Yeah, you could definitely stick with the 9070XT and save some cash with other upgrades! Just a thought.