First build: price or performance?
Posted by Golden-Script@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 10 comments
I scored a 64gb ddr5 kit for (relatively) cheap. I want to build a PC around it, but I'm not made of money. Is it worth it to try to save some money on a mid-range build?
I have two main ideas:
Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Sapphire RX 9070 XT Nitro+
Or
Ryzen 7 ???? + Sapphire RX 7800 XT Nitro+
I'm really not sure how to make the decision between these two, I could easily save a few hundred with the 7800, but would I lose out on 4k gaming? Would I even get 4k ultra with the 9070? Am I overthinking it and just need to flip a coin?
Puzzleheaded-West159@reddit
If money is not an issue, just get the 9800x3d
definitlyitsbutter@reddit
7800x3d or 270k plus, depending on whats cheaper cpu+mobo. Cheap 9070xt (some have the stupid 12v melting power connector that also kills nvidia cards,avoid that). I recommend xfx.
S10_Ivanov@reddit
I would personally just go all in and get a 7800X3D (imo you don't need a 9800X3D when the price difference doesn't reflect the performance difference) and a 9070XT.
PowerColorSteven@reddit
if its just gaming, id prob even recommend going for a 7600x3d for better budgeting
S10_Ivanov@reddit
Thing is you can only get them at a Microcenter which limits a lot of people.
PowerColorSteven@reddit
shit thats a good call. mbmb
Ecstatic-Vermicelli2@reddit
That's what i got at least. Can't tell how it performs in 4k though as the monitor is still in the box.
HEBushido@reddit
4k is more GPU heavy than CPU so it should be a smaller difference.
Tunagoblin@reddit
Get the cheapest 9070xt you can find. If you pay more on this model, it defeats the purpose of its existence, which is the price to performance. If you are willing to overpay for GPU, it’s much better to spend it for 5070ti or 5080 instead.
Cyber_Data_Trail@reddit
Shoot for a 270k plus. 330 usd as of now, within 5 percent of 9800x3d, and better productivity than a 9950x.