Hey there! I'm building a high-end PC primarily for 4K gaming, VR, and some AI stuff, and I need some advice. My budget is somewhat flexible, depending on a potential refund from my local shop. I'm planning to go with 32GB of G.Skill Flare RAM at 6000MHz CL30 and an MSI SUPRIM 5080 for the GPU. My main concerns are around choosing the right motherboard and CPU. Do you think the Ryzen 9 9950X3D is over the top for my needs? It's only €50 more than the 9900X3D here in Spain. I really like the motherboard I'm considering, as it has 5Gbps Ethernet (even though I have 10Gbps) and plenty of USB ports for my simulators, plus built-in cooling for my MP700 SSD. I'm not a complete noob when it comes to building PCs, but this is definitely a more complex build for me. Any insights would be super helpful!
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I think you might want to consider the Ryzen 9 9800X3D instead. If you’re not using all 16 cores, the 9800X3D could deliver better performance for gaming since it has more "X3D" cores with cache access. It's generally a smarter choice unless you're definitely going to utilize those extra cores in your applications. Plus, it usually comes at a better price-to-performance ratio!
The built-in GPU cooling is nice but not necessary unless your budget allows for it. If you’re looking to save some cash, putting more towards a powerful GPU would definitely make more sense. Honestly, maybe skip the liquid cooler if you don't plan on overclocking your GPU heavily.
Good point! With how things are in gaming nowadays, focusing on the GPU is probably smarter. I might just stick with a solid air cooler for now.
If money's tight, I suggest reevaluating that motherboard too. Why not invest in a 10Gbps ethernet card instead of a pricey mobo? That might save you some bucks while still getting the speeds you want!
That's a great idea! ASRock boards are decent and reasonably priced, so if I can find a good budget option that still supports everything I need, that might be the move.
Absolutely agree! The 9800X3D is solid for gaming. The 9950 seems more suited for heavy multitasking or specialized workloads.