I'm looking to buy a CPU for gaming on an AM5 motherboard, and I have a budget of $300. However, I'm hesitant to go for an X3D chip due to some reports about burning motherboards. I want to stick to non-X3D options that still perform well in CPU-heavy games. Are there any recommendations? Thanks!
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I'd suggest checking out the Ryzen 7 9700X. It's been on sale for around $260 at Microcenter, which fits your budget. It's got great performance for gaming without the worries tied to the X3D chips.
Good point about the sale! The 9700X is seriously a solid choice for both gaming and regular tasks.