I'm currently using a Ryzen 5800X with a single 8GB stick of DDR4 RAM and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. I had four sticks of RAM at one point, but three of them failed and caused my PC to fail to boot. I've decided to upgrade to AM5 and recently purchased a Crucial 16GB x 2 6400Hz RAM kit along with an MSI MLG B850 motherboard. I'm planning to stick with my RTX 3070 Ti and would like some suggestions on a good CPU to pair with my 32GB of RAM and the 3070 Ti.
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You might want to consider the Ryzen 7500F, 7600, or 7600X. They should pair nicely with your setup without breaking the bank! The 9600 and 9600X are also solid choices if you're looking for something a bit different.
Before you upgrade, have you verified that your RAM issue is genuinely the problem? It's pretty rare for multiple sticks to fail. What motherboard are you using? The 5800X is still a very capable processor, and unless you go for something like a high-end X3D, the gain might not be worth the cost.
I'm using an MSI B550 Mortar. It's just frustrating because I had RAM problems in two different systems! One wouldn't boot with three sticks, and the other only works with a single stick.
If you're up for spending more, dual 9950X3Ds could be a powerhouse for your system. Just be aware that it might be overkill unless you're really pushing your system to the limits!
Would getting a 7800X3D be too much for my build?