Should I upgrade my Ryzen 7 7700X now or wait for a future X3D generation?
I'm currently using a Ryzen 7 7700X with an RTX 4080 Super and gaming at 4K. I've had the CPU for around two years and mostly play demanding…
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Best Long-Term Gaming PC for WoW and FFXIV: Prioritize the 9800X3D or RTX 5070 Ti?
I'm building a gaming PC in Bahrain with a total budget of roughly $2,250–$2,650 USD including tax. I'll buy from local shops with a one-year warranty. The main…
Should I enable EXPO and undervolt my new Ryzen 9800X3D build?
I recently picked up a new PC with a Ryzen 9800X3D, MSI B850 Tomahawk MAX II, 32GB DDR5-6000 CL36 memory, RTX 4080 Super, Corsair RM1000e 1000W PSU, and…
What’s the best CPU cooler upgrade for a Ryzen 7 9800X3D under $100?
I'm running an AM5 system with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and currently use an air cooler. I'm considering switching to an AIO liquid cooler for $100 or less,…
Is this a good €3,500 gaming, streaming, and university PC build?
I'm building my first desktop and want something powerful enough for gaming, university work, and streaming. I'm in Germany and would like to stay below €4,000, with the…
Why did adding two matching RAM sticks drop my speed?
I added a second kit of the same RAM model to my system, going from two sticks to four. The modules are rated for DDR5-6000 with timings of…
Are these parts compatible for a high-end gaming and streaming PC?
I'm planning my first desktop PC for gaming, university work, and streaming. My budget is under €4,000, and my current parts list comes to roughly €3,500. I'm considering…
Best CPU cooler upgrade for an AM5 Ryzen 7 9800X3D under $100?
I'm using an AM5 system with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and currently have an air cooler. I'm considering switching to an AIO liquid cooler for $100 or less,…
AM5 Upgrade Advice: Ryzen 9700X or 9800X3D for 1440p Gaming and AI Work?
My current AM4 system has a failed Ryzen 5 5600X, so I'm considering moving to AM5 rather than replacing the platform. I game on an Alienware AW3426DW at…
Help me complete a white gaming PC build with a €1,500 budget
I'm building a gaming PC for the European market, specifically Germany, with about €1,500 left to spend. The budget does not include parts I already own: an MSI…
Which Air Cooler Should I Use with a Ryzen 7800X3D or 9800X3D and RX 9070 XT?
I'm planning a build with an RX 9070 XT, either a Ryzen 7 7800X3D or 9800X3D, and a Lian Li Lancool 217 case. I've been considering the Thermalright…
Is the Peerless Assassin or Phantom Spirit enough for a 7800X3D or 9800X3D build?
I'm planning a system with a Radeon RX 9070 XT, either a Ryzen 7 7800X3D or 9800X3D, and a Lian Li Lancool 217 case. I've been considering Thermalright…
What AM5 motherboard should I pair with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
I currently have an RX 9070 XT, Ryzen 7 5800X, B450 Aorus Elite V2, 32GB of DDR4-3600 memory, and an 850W power supply. I'm planning to keep the…
Is this used gaming PC a good deal for WoW and future GTA 6?
I'm in Canada and was originally planning a new build with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Radeon RX 9070 XT, and 32GB of DDR5, but the total would be…
What AM5 motherboard should I choose for a Ryzen 7 9800X3D upgrade?
I'm planning to move from my current Ryzen 7 5800X, B450 Aorus Elite V2, and 32GB of DDR4-3600 to a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with 32GB of DDR5-6000 CL30.…
My 9800X3D and RTX 5070 Ti PC suddenly lost power—could the PSU have failed?
My recently purchased prebuilt PC has a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, an RTX 5070 Ti, and an X670 motherboard. It was shut down but still plugged in while I…
Should I upgrade my Ryzen 5800X system to AM5 for 1440p 240Hz and VR?
My current system has a Ryzen 7 5800X, ASUS ROG B550-F motherboard, 32GB of DDR4-3200, an RTX 3070, a Samsung 970 EVO NVMe drive, a 1TB hard drive,…
Why is my new 1440p gaming PC struggling with choppy Darktide performance?
I recently built a high-end gaming PC, but Darktide feels surprisingly choppy at 2560×1440 on high settings. I'm seeing frame rates fluctuate between roughly 60 and 90 FPS,…
How can I reduce this €4,500 Rust gaming PC to around €3,000?
I'm building a PC mainly for Rust at 1440p on a 240Hz monitor, and I'd also like enough performance to record gameplay with OBS. My current system averages…
Help Choosing Parts for a Modern Gaming and Video-Editing PC
I built my current PC back in 2015, and aside from the case and two Crucial SSDs, I'm expecting to replace nearly everything. I'm a fairly casual gamer—not…