I'm considering a combo deal for an Asrock X870 Pro RS Wifi motherboard and an Asrock Steel Legend 9070 XT for a total of $869.98 after a mail-in rebate, sold by Newegg. I'm planning to pair this with a 9800X3D CPU for some casual 4K gaming. Is this a good buy, or should I look for alternatives?
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First thing to do is update the BIOS as soon as you set it up. Seriously, don't even hesitate on that. It's kind of on you to ensure your CPU makes it through the first boot!
There's definitely been talk about the 9800X3D and Asrock x870 boards having issues. It's not a guaranteed problem, but some users faced CPU deaths. Updating the BIOS could help, but I'd still be cautious. However, combo pricing can make it a tough choice! You might find a 9070 XT alone for around $730, though.
Honestly, I'd steer clear of Asrock until they're done fixing these issues. They know there's a problem and are working on it, but I'd wait it out until everything's sorted. Just too risky right now.
Thanks for the heads-up! I saw that video too—seems like it’s more about memory issues than dead CPUs. But man, at this price, I'm tempted to gamble a bit.
What frame rates are you hoping to get, and which games do you want to play? That's what's really going to help you decide if this GPU is right for you.
I'd be happy with 60+ fps and I’m cool with using FSR4 if it helps me get there! Just want to make sure it can handle my favorites.
I've heard a lot of bad things about Asrock motherboards, especially with the 9800X3D—they've been known to fry CPUs. I'd suggest looking for a different motherboard if you can.
Totally agree with that! Better safe than sorry with such an expensive setup.
I'm in the same boat and can't find that 9070 XT for less than $850 online! The combo deal looks appealing, but I've read similar warnings. I guess sticking to updated BIOS is key.