I'm planning to build a new PC since my current setup is struggling with newer games. I built my first PC back in 2017, and I was a bit inexperienced at the time. I've already gotten a new case and graphics card because my old one gave out during light editing work. Now I'm wondering if I should also upgrade my CPU for my new rig, as I plan to stream, edit, and game with it. My current setup includes an AMD Ryzen 5 2400G, and I'm looking at an AMD Ryzen 9 9900X for the new build. Here are the full specs of my old and new builds:
Old Build Specs:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
- Motherboard: ROG Strix B350-F Gaming AM4
- Memory: Corsair Vengeance (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200
- Storage: Seagate Barracuda 4 TB HDD + Samsung 990 EVO 1 TB M.2
- Video Card: RX 580 8GB Sapphire Card
- Power Supply: 750W (not sure of the brand)
- Case: Deepcool Midtower ATX
New Build Specs:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 4.4 GHz 12-Core Processor
- CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 A-RGB 69.9 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
- Motherboard: ASRock B850M Steel Legend WiFi Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard
- Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory
- Storage: Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X2 NVME SSD
- Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card
- Case: Thermaltake AH T200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case
- Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Snow 1050 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
2 Answers
Honestly, I think you should consider swapping out the motherboard if you're going with the 9900X. Some folks have mentioned that ASRock boards can cause issues with newer AMD chips. The 9900X itself is solid, but if you're looking for gaming performance, the 9800X3D is a great pick, even if it’s pricier. The 9950X3D balances gaming and editing well, but it might stretch your budget a bit too much!
If you're already building for the future, I'd stick with AM5. But definitely avoid the ASRock board, as there have been reports of it causing problems with CPUs. You might want to check out boards from ASUS or MSI instead—they have a better reputation for compatibility and reliability.
Got it! I want a board that will last and not put my new CPU at risk. Thanks for the suggestions!
Right, but if I’m mostly doing content creation and gaming at high settings, I need something that can handle it. Any suggestions on motherboards that would suit my needs better?