Hey everyone! I'm gearing up to upgrade my gaming setup after 8 long years. I'm currently playing on a 32" 4K 144Hz monitor and have been struggling with frame drops in games like Battlefield 6 and even World of Warcraft due to my outdated rig. I've compiled a list of parts that totals around $8.5k thanks to recent price drops on the RTX 5090. I'm shooting for a sleek white aesthetic with some RGB flair for fun. I'm looking for feedback on my upgrade list and any suggestions to optimize my new build. I'm also considering switching my two existing 32" monitors due to flickering issues when using Adaptive Gsync and problems with HDR. Should I stick with the 32" monitors or switch to a 57" Odyssey Neo G95NC?
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One thing to note is that with Gigabyte and ASUS X870(E) boards, if you use multiple M.2 drives, the PCIe x16 GPU slot drops to x8. It's not a huge hit in performance, but it’s worth considering if you plan on additional upgrades. MSI boards offer better PCIe lane management. Also, for your CPU, the 9950X3D really isn’t much better than the 9800X3D for gaming. You’re also buying a lot of fans; just make sure to configure them right for optimal cooling. Your build looks insane in terms of power, but it does seem pretty expensive for what you're aiming to achieve!
Haha, I think everyone loves a little overkill! You’ll have an absolute beast of a setup.
You might want to reconsider your CPU for gaming. The 9800X3D would actually give you similar performance, particularly at 4K. Also, the B850 motherboard could be a better fit if you're just looking for solid performance without the high-end extras. In terms of RAM, 64GB seems excessive for gaming needs right now. And about the 6400 MHz RAM, it might actually be less stable compared to 6000 MHz without meaningful performance improvement.
I appreciate the advice! Money isn’t really a concern, but I just want something that’ll last me for a decade without compromise.
I prefer custom air cooling or AIOs for simplicity, but if you’re wary of potential spills with water cooling, AIO is probably the best route for you.
Why do you recommend the 9800X3D? I’ve heard it's great for gaming but not much else. I need a versatile CPU mostly for gaming and finance trading, not really video editing.