Question CPU buying advice ?

[Cadefoster84]

Hi All,

I'm looking to build a new gaming rig but it's been a while so i've been educating myself on the current tech landscape. I've always been an Intel guy due to issues i've had with AMD builds many years ago so initially i was looking at something like a 14700k.

I understand there's a lot of hate for Intel right now due to stability and longevity problems with the 13/14 series and the reviews aren't great for the new Core Ultra cpus for gaming purposes. That got me looking at Ryzen for the first time in decades and they seem pretty popular right now, specifically the X3D versions of CPUs such as the 7800X3D and the newer 9800X3D.

But the problem is they are nowhere to be found in my area and the few i have seen are going for a couple hundred dollars over MSRP. I'm gaming mainly at 1440p with an RTX 2080 right now but I plan to upgrade to a 50 series card eventually. I'd be happy to hear any buying advice anyone is willing to offer. Also, I don't really have a budget, but would be happy to save anywhere i can as i'm sure the 50 series of GPUs will be stupidly expensive.

 

[USAFRet]

A new system is far more than just the CPU.

Start here:

*How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice*

How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice First off, respect where respect is due - this is an adaptation of the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I created this because there's a lot of posts nowadays asking for upgrade advice both on here and on the CPU forums, and I feel...

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Post in the Systems forum

 

[Cadefoster84]

A new system is far more than just the CPU.

Start here:

*How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice*

How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice First off, respect where respect is due - this is an adaptation of the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I created this because there's a lot of posts nowadays asking for upgrade advice both on here and on the CPU forums, and I feel...

forums.tomshardware.com

Post in the Systems forum

Totally understand that but my main inquiry is regarding CPUs so i thought the CPU forum was a good place to start.

 

[Lafong]

Hi All,
Looking to build a new gaming rig but it's been a while so i've been educating myself on the current tech landscape. I've always been an Intel guy due to issues i've had with AMD builds many years ago so initially i was looking at something like a 14700k. I understand there's a lot of hate for Intel right now due to stability and longevity problems with the 13/14 series and the reviews aren't great for the new Core Ultra cpus for gaming purposes. That got me looking at Ryzen for the first time in decades and they seem pretty popular right now, specifically the x3d versions of cpus such as the 7800x3d and newer 9800x3d. Problem is they are no where to be found in my area and the few i have seen are going for a couple hundred dollars over MSRP. Gaming mainly at 1440p on a rtx 2080 right now but plan to upgrade to a 50 series card eventually. I'd be happy to hear any buying advice anyone is willing to offer. Also don't really have a budget, but would be happy to save anywhere i can as i'm sure the 50 series of gpus will be stupidly expensive.

Totally understand that but my main inquiry is regarding CPUs so i thought the CPU forum was a good place to start.

Leaving aside the cost........if gaming is your priority, it looks like you need to go with AMD.

Even if you decide the Intel talk is over-blown, you still need to go with AMD...if gaming remains your priority.

You're left with decisions surrounding:

Importance of budget.

Importance of non-gaming aspects.

Your ability to separate wheat from chaff among anonymous Internet opinions.

Strength of your previous loyalty to Intel.

How prone you are to buyer's remorse. Maybe you would easily regret any decision.

All of those points are highly personal. We don't know what will ultimately influence you or the details of how you make decisions.

General advice: satisfy yourself alone and don't look back.

 

[MrstimX]

since you're not on a budget, then go for the 7700, then upgrade to 9800x3d or some other future cpu down the road if needed.

 

[rene641]

I've had an Intel 13600KF for two years now, I've never overclocked it, on the contrary I have it slightly undervolted and I'm completely satisfied with it. If I were building a gaming rig, I would take advantage of Intel's current low prices and build it on an Intel platform. In my opinion, the 13400F would be more than enough for the RTX 2080, if you upgrade the GPU in the future, the 13600KF. Or 14400F or 14600KF, depends on the prices in your country. With Intel's extended warranty I wouldn't worry about it at all, even TomsHardware does not avoid builds on the Intel platform...

https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-pc-builds-gaming

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jTO54smyyw

 

[MrstimX]

I've had an Intel 13600KF for two years now, I've never overclocked it, on the contrary I have it slightly undervolted and I'm completely satisfied with it. If I were building a gaming rig, I would take advantage of Intel's current low prices and build it on an Intel platform. In my opinion, the 13400F would be more than enough for the RTX 2080, if you upgrade the GPU in the future, the 13600KF. Or 14400F or 14600KF, depends on the prices in your country. With Intel's extended warranty I wouldn't worry about it at all, even TomsHardware does not avoid builds on the Intel platform...

https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-pc-builds-gaming

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jTO54smyyw

Regardless if that video is accurate or not, i wouldn't trust it completely, especially from a smaller channel. No way to know if those numbers aren't just made up.
Intel cpu's arent really low price, maybe they are depending which region you're in, but at least where I'm at, you get better gaming performance for the same amount of money going with AMD. For example a 13400f and 7500f cost the same here, and I know the 7500f performs better in gaming at least.

 

[rene641]

Regardless if that video is accurate or not, i wouldn't trust it completely, especially from a smaller channel. No way to know if those numbers aren't just made up.
Intel cpu's arent really low price, maybe they are depending which region you're in, but at least where I'm at, you get better gaming performance for the same amount of money going with AMD. For example a 13400f and 7500f cost the same here, and I know the 7500f performs better in gaming at least.

That's nice, but I've tried Partpicker and Amazon and can't find the 7500F available anywhere...

 

[MrstimX]

That's nice, but I've tried Partpicker and Amazon and can't find the 7500F available anywhere...

you can try aliexpress.

 

[rene641]

you can try aliexpress.

Hmm, I would never really buy a CPU from Aliexpress...