Hey everyone! I'm considering upgrading my current setup from an Intel i9-13900K to an AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and would love your input. Here are the details: I'm currently using an ASUS Z790-E Gaming WiFi motherboard with an RTX 4090, and I've got 64GB of G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series DDR5 RAM running at 6400MT/s. I'd like to keep the RAM since prices are pretty high right now. Can I still use the XMP profile and make some adjustments on the new board?
Also, I'm looking for recommendations on a motherboard and an All-in-One cooler for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. My case is a LIAN LI LANCOOL 3 and I already have an ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 420 A-RGB in place. I have three M.2 SSDs installed and intend to keep using them.
I'd prefer an ASUS motherboard since I'm familiar with them and have had a good experience so far. Just a heads up, I primarily game with this machine rather than run multi-threading tasks. Cheers!
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Budget matters here. If you’re looking for options, consider the MSI MPG B850 EDGE TI WIFI or the X670E CARBON WIFI if you want something top-tier. For cooling, a 240 or 360mm AIO would suffice, but the 420mm is great if your RAM doesn’t conflict with it.
Upgrading to the Ryzen 7 9850X3D could be beneficial if you’re noticing performance issues in CPU-heavy games. The 1% low frame rates will generally outperform the i9, especially in games like Counter-Strike. Just make sure that your current setup is compatible with the new CPU, as you’ll need a solid motherboard.
Thanks for the insight! I'm definitely looking for better performance in CPU-heavy games.
Appreciate the recommendations! What about my current RAM? Will it work fine on the new board?