Hey everyone! I've found a sweet deal at my local micro center for an AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, an ASUS X870-P Prime WiFi AM5 motherboard, and 32GB of Crucial Pro Overclocking DDR5-6000 RAM for $700. Currently, I'm using a 5800X and a 9060XT, and I'm planning to upgrade my GPU soon. Right now, I get about 80-100 frames while playing ARC Raiders on low/medium settings at 1080p. Do you think this CPU upgrade is worth it for me? I'm curious about how much of a performance boost I might see. Thanks!
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Since you're getting 80-100 FPS, it sounds like you're not bottlenecked by your GPU when playing ARC. The 5800X is still quite capable, but upgrading to the 9850X3D should give you a noticeable increase in frames. Just to clarify, if your settings are low/medium, you might be facing some other issues. Maybe check your RAM speeds or GPU drivers. But overall, I think this is a solid upgrade, especially for that price!
You could easily sell your current CPU, motherboard, and RAM for at least $300, which means this upgrade would cost you less than $400. In today's market, that's a steal! Definitely worth considering!
That's exactly what I was thinking! This upgrade is looking more tempting by the minute!
The 5800X is still pretty decent, and 80-100 FPS isn't bad at all. This $700 package is a great deal nowadays, so I would definitely go for it! In fact, I'm considering a similar upgrade for a prebuilt I'm assembling. If you can resell your current setup for around $300, that makes the cost of the new parts even easier to swallow!
That's what I'm talking about! I once got a refurbished 4080S from there for just over $500. Microcenter has some insane deals if you keep an eye out!
Before making the jump, keep an eye on your GPU usage. If it's not hitting high levels (like 90% or more), you might not see a big performance change. Many people find that the 9060XT pairs well with the 5800X, so be sure you're really holding back performance due to the CPU and not the GPU.
Yeah, I typically get 150-180 FPS with frame generation on, so it sounds like there's some untapped potential there. My drivers are always up to date, and my RAM is at the right speed, so I appreciate any tips!