Looking for future proof update

Posted by Legal-List2581@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 10 comments

Hi, want to get your opinion on this build as i am very outdated on current hardware specs.
I need an upgrade to DDR5 and a better CPU as i run my RTX 3090 on an i5-9500k...

Want to keep my GPU and PSU for now, this is what i came up with now after reading some builds and specs:

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi
GPU: RTX 3090 24GB (already have)
PSU: Dont remember but its modular with 1200W (already have)

Is there any reason i should get a Ryzen 9800 instead of the 7800?
I dont want to OC. I didnt include RAM as i will just buy the cheapest and fastest available when i need it. Dont need RGB.

I run a 4K Monitor already and maybe want to upgrade or add a 49" Monitor in the future.
Also im not really gaming anymore, but i want to be able ;-)

Do you see some immediate bottleneck here where i should just spend more money or you think its a safe build, considering to just change the GPU in two or three years?

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Dimo145@reddit

Another point for B850 board, gets mandatory pcie gen 5 slot, even if doesn't matter much in real world performance, I'd personally prefer hwivng it for virtually no price dif.

OneEyedC4t@reddit

There is no such thing as future proofing. You end up spending more for what is top of the line now when in 3 years that stuff will sell for like 1/4th the price.

You definitely don't need a 9800 at 4K. In fact, the only real reasons to get the 9800/9850 at 4K are: (1) Money doesn't matter, you just want the best. (2) Overclocking (the 9000-series overclocks better than the 7000-series).

Maybe with a 5090, an overclocked 9850X3D sees better 1% lows than a 7800X3D at 4K at a level that's significant? I don't know. But I can't imagine there's any real difference at stock, and certainly not with a 3090.

If you're near Microcenter, just get their 7800X3D bundle, but if you're not, I'd either get a newer MBD or a cheaper one. Spending money on an old Tomahawk seems random to me - but I'm only not an MBD arcana guru, and maybe its VRMs are just that good.

Gravishminded@reddit

Personally, I would get a better motherboard maybe a b850. Also that build is not that outdated 😭😭

five__head@reddit

a good b650 isnt worse than a b850. an a 9500k is indeed outdated

A b850 has better mandatory features, and is more modern. op wants a modern upgrade so b850 makes more sense.

it just depends on the model. mostly the best bang for buck is a good b650. yes a b850 is newer doesnt mean its best

Legal-List2581@reddit (OP)

I meant that i am outdated on what is available and the best bang for the buck. I look into the B850 Boards, thats probably a good upgrade for a few bucks. Thanks!

ICastCats@reddit

Since you're playing at 4K, you could comfortably go 7800X3D, 4K is really that GPU limited that I wonder how much you're gaining. Worth checking youtube for your specific product mix.

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d/20.html

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d/21.html

This is with a 4090, gap will be smaller with a 3090.