2080 super paired with ___?
Posted by NegativeVolume6374@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 4 comments
hello! i'm looking to upgrade my cpu. i currently have a 2080 super and a ryzen 9 3900x. i game on 1080p with low graphic settings on basically every game. 240hz monitor and play mostly valorant, cod and fortnite.
i've had my eye on the ryzen 7 7800x3d and was wondering if that was a good option?
also, i would love some recommendations! budget friendly to more expensive so i can get a gist of what im looking to pay.
i'm not that knowledgeable with pcs so any help is appreciated, thank you!
Vortrexion@reddit
By all means the 7800X3D is a good CPU, but it runs on AM5 and you’re currently on AM4. Going with brand new parts, you can expect to spend at least $600 for a new motherboard, the 7800X3D, and 32GB of RAM if you went with the Microcenter bundle. IMO, once you hit that price point you may find it worthwhile to cough up the additional $80 or so dollars to get the 9800X3D to further future proof your build if you plan on upgrading your GPU relatively soon. If you’d like to stick to AM4, you could wait for the 5800X3D rerelease later this year, although that there would be no future upgradability for you.
NegativeVolume6374@reddit (OP)
i don't plan on upgrading my gpu anytime soon, so i'm considering going with the 5800x3d
Vortrexion@reddit
Fair enough, then you can definitely go ahead and wait. The 5800X3D still doesn’t bottleneck even the most modern of GPUs so you’ll be set for a while. Once your 5800X3D begins to lose its strength in the far future, only then will you probably have to build an entirely new pc.
NegativeVolume6374@reddit (OP)
looking at these prices for parts, i regret not building one earlier. thank you for the help!