Is Upgrading to an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Worth It for My Setup?

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Asked By ChillPanda92 On

I'm considering an upgrade for my current PC setup to improve performance and I'm not sure if it's worth it. My current specs are: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F CPU, 32GB 5600MHz DDR5 RAM, ASRock A620M-HDV motherboard, 1TB TeamGroup MP33 NVMe M.2 SSD, Montech HyperFlow Silent 240mm AIO cooler, EVGA RTX 3090 GPU, NZXT C850 Gold PSU, and Cooler Master Elite 301 Lite case. There's a deal for a Thermaltake computer with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, AMD X870 chipset motherboard, 32GB DDR5 6400MT/s RGB RAM, 2TB NVMe M.2 storage, WiFi, and Windows 11 for $561. I would transfer my RTX 3090 to that rig. What do you all think? Is it worth it?

5 Answers

Answered By BudgetBeast15 On

Absolutely! The CPU alone goes for about $450. Adding in the motherboard, RAM, and NVMe brings up the value significantly. This is definitely a smart investment at that price.

Answered By DIYBuilder42 On

You could probably build something similar for less if you want to piece it together yourself. But if you're looking for convenience, then that packaged deal isn't bad at all, especially with your 3090.

Answered By TechieTurtle81 On

That setup is definitely an upgrade from what you're using, especially with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the better motherboard chipset. It should help reduce bottlenecks. It's a good deal if you're looking to enhance performance without building from scratch.

Answered By UpgradeEnthusiast On

It's a decent deal! The parts alone could be worth around $900 if you bought them new. The added storage and features like WiFi are nice bonuses too. Just make sure the case fits everything you need.

Answered By GamingGuru56 On

While the 9800X3D is a solid choice, you might want to consider the 7800X3D instead. The 9800 isn't a huge jump in performance unless you're okay with losing a few frames here and there. Still, if your goal is to eliminate CPU bottlenecks, it's a valid option.

ChillPanda92 -

Thanks, I just want something that really improves my CPU performance without major trade-offs.

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