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…
Zen 6
Should I upgrade my Ryzen 7 7700X now or wait for Zen 6/X3D?
I'm currently using a Ryzen 7 7700X with an RTX 4080 Super, gaming at 4K with high or maximum settings. I've had the processor for around two years…
Will AM5 Get a Major Platform Refresh Before AM6?
AM4 lasted through several chipset generations while keeping DDR4, but AM5 has so far used essentially the same Promontory-21 chipset design across the 600- and 800-series platforms. The…
Should I buy a 9070 XT and 9900X now, or wait for the next-generation hardware?
I'm planning to build a gaming PC for a 1440p 280Hz monitor and am considering a Radeon 9070 XT paired with a Ryzen 9 9900X sometime in December…
Should I Wait for Zen 6 or Upgrade to a Ryzen 7 9800X3D for My RTX 5080?
I'm planning to upgrade to an RTX 5080 and currently have a Ryzen 5 9600X. I'm wondering whether that processor will hold the GPU back, especially at 1440p…
Which AM5 motherboard is best for a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and future upgrades?
I'm planning to build a system around a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and want a motherboard that won't feel outdated if I upgrade to a later Zen-generation processor around…
Is AM5 a smarter long-term choice than the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?
I recently ordered a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, an MSI B850 Tomahawk, and an Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360. I mainly game at 1440p with ray tracing, but…
Is Upgrading to the 9850X3D Worth It Over the 7800X3D?
I'm gaming at 4K and focusing on CPU-heavy titles like Final Fantasy 14, World of Warcraft, and Factorio, plus I do quite a bit of emulation. Given my…
Best Motherboards for Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Future Zen 6 CPUs
I'm on the lookout for a suitable AM5 motherboard with solid VRMs that can support both my current Ryzen 9 9950X3D and upcoming Zen 6 CPUs. I also…
What’s the Next AMD CPU After the 9800X3D?
I'm wondering what AMD CPU will succeed the 9800X3D and when I can expect its release. I'm planning to buy a new PC next year, which will be…