Question Best CPU and RAM to pair with ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon™ RX 7900 XTX OC Edition 24GB GDDR6 Graphics Card

[Rhaegyn]

Hi there,

I am planning to do a custom build soon and need to assistance with finding the very best CPU and RAM to pair with my TUF RX7900XTX. I currently have an i5-12600K and a MSI MAG Tomahawk DDR5 from a previous build but was wondering how well this CPU pairs with the RX7900XTX? I was fortunate to receive both of these components brand new but needed to confirm how well they go together, and if it would be worth it to buy a 7800X3D, or if the i5 I have pairs just fine with this GPU? Moreover, I'd like to know what RAM would be best paired with these two components, as I have the choice between Corsair Dominator DDR5 and G.Skill tridents (with a preference for the Dominator's).


I will be using the PC for basic remote work and consistent gaming at 4k on an LG OLED C3.


Any suggestions with reasoning for your recommendation would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks so much in advanced.

 

[logainofhades]

7800x3d, and Gskill Trident Z neo 6000 cl30 is the best option. You get an upgrade path, and the best gaming CPU overall. As you will be doing 4k, though, the 12600k should do just fine.

 

[Rhaegyn]

May I ask what you mean by "upgrade path"? and would you be so kind as to provide a direct link to the trident z neo you referenced and how they compare to other DDR5 ram like Corsair Dominator series?

 

[logainofhades]

May I ask what you mean by "upgrade path"? and would you be so kind as to provide a direct link to the trident z neo you referenced and how they compare to other DDR5 ram like Corsair Dominator series?

Upgrade path because AM5 still has support through 2025+. 14th gen is the end of the road, for LGA 1700, on Intel. These would be the three ram models, I would consider for an AM5 build. Any of these will work. It all depends on cooler clearance, and whether you want RGB or not. Flare X is really best for when you have an air cooler with poor ram clearance. Otherwise, I would choose either of the Neo, depending on preference regarding RGB. Corsair dominators are just too pricey, imo.

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/DgVmP6,CXKKHx,LBstt6/

 

[Zerk2012]

I would just keep the 12600K since your using a 4K monitor.