Is it worth upgrading from a Core i5-13600K on LGA1700?
I built my PC around an MSI Z790 Tomahawk motherboard and currently use a Core i5-13600K paired with an RTX 4070. I mostly play CPU-intensive shooters and multiplayer…
CPU intensive games
Should I choose the 9800X3D with 16GB RAM or the 7800X3D with 32GB?
I'm comparing two gaming PC bundles for CPU-intensive games. The first includes a Ryzen 9 9800X3D, an X870 motherboard, and 16GB of DDR5-6000 CL30 memory for $850. The…
Does pairing a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an RTX 3060 make sense for CPU-heavy games?
I'm considering using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an RTX 3060. I mostly play CPU-intensive or high-FPS games, and I don't currently have the budget for a stronger…
Is a Ryzen 7 5700X3D enough, or is moving to AM5 worth it for CPU-heavy games?
I currently have an AM4 system with a Ryzen 7 5700X, Radeon RX 7800 XT, and 32 GB of memory, connected to a 1440p monitor. I mainly play…
Will the Ryzen 7 7700X hurt 1% lows compared with the 7800X3D?
I'm deciding between a Ryzen 7 7700X and a Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The 7700X would save me about $100, which I could put toward storage, but I'm worried…
Will a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 3060 work well for CPU-intensive games?
I'm considering pairing a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an RTX 3060. I know the graphics card is much weaker than the processor, but my main games are CPU-intensive.…
Is upgrading from a Ryzen 7 5700X to a 5800X3D worth it for gaming?
I have some budget available for a CPU upgrade and currently use a Ryzen 7 5700X paired with an RTX 5070. CPU-heavy games often perform poorly for me,…
Is upgrading from a Ryzen 7 5700X to a 5800X3D worth it for gaming?
I have some money available for a CPU upgrade and currently use a Ryzen 7 5700X with an RTX 5070. CPU-intensive games are giving me poor performance, while…