I found this Ryzen 7 9800x3d bundle at Microcenter that includes the ASUS B650-E TUF Gaming WiFi AM5 motherboard and a 32GB DDR5-6000 G.Skill Flare X5 RAM kit. I'm currently running a Ryzen 5 3600 and a 3060 Ti, and I'm wondering if this is a good deal or if I should hold off for better offers. Any thoughts on whether this upgrade is worth it?
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Honestly, the RAM and motherboard here aren't the best options. You might want to look for a cheaper B850 motherboard that gives you similar specs, possibly with better RAM for just a bit more cash. If you're all set on the 9800X3D, consider putting a little extra into the mobo and RAM. Depending on your games and resolution, the 9800X3D might not even be necessary with your 3060 Ti.
You might find that CPU speed improves DLSS performance at higher resolutions, so if you're using that, having a solid CPU is really important.
Microcenter bundles are definitely tough to beat for the price! If you're in the US, they're usually my first stop. Just a bummer that Intel's bundles haven't been as good lately.
This deal is fantastic! I have that motherboard and it's been solid for me. Plus, I've used those RAM kits and they've worked perfectly. If you're looking to upgrade, I'd say go for it!
I have the 3060 Ti as well, but I'm planning to upgrade to the 5070 Ti soon!