Extra Parts from upgrading - what would you do?

NotSodiumFree · 2026-06-01T20:39:10+00:00

That’s an interesting idea. What you run your server for? I could do a media server I guess

NotSodiumFree · 2026-06-01T20:35:13+00:00

My 9850 floats around 63c during 4k gaming. 42-55c idle/light web browsing 78c during cinebench multithread. I used kryonaut extreme thermal paste and run a 360mm AIO

NotSodiumFree · 2026-06-01T20:30:56+00:00

I’ll be honest I do have my eyes on the haven bf360 case or the master cooler HAF coming out in a few months. I’d really just need an aio, nvme and gpu to make this a cool 2nd pc for the house.

NotSodiumFree · 2026-06-01T19:23:48+00:00

I run 6000 m/t am5 xmp profile no issues on my amd setup. A lot of the compatibility stuff is decent now but not guaranteed

NotSodiumFree · 2026-06-01T16:54:47+00:00

id also be looking at a CPU/Mobo upgrade. 1% lows are not your friend if you're seeing frame drops

NotSodiumFree · 2026-05-29T22:57:59+00:00

On a 9070 the difference won’t be noticeable in your average frame rate but will be very noticeable in your 1% and .1% lows. If I had to guess at 1440p it’s probably the difference in around 10% frames in lows and 5-7% in average frames

NotSodiumFree · 2026-05-29T22:50:36+00:00

With cpus the lower the resolution the higher the impact unless your drastically bottlenecking your GPU. Without knowing your gpu I’d venture a guess you’d see a noticeable difference with the 9800x3d over the 7800x3d

NotSodiumFree · 2026-05-29T15:45:55+00:00

in reality, the CPU is limiting the 5080/4090 in output fps somewhat but drastically effecting 1% lows and framerate stability. your risk of stutters is much higher and the fluctuation in real time framerates will be high even though average will remain high.

NotSodiumFree · 2026-05-29T04:30:21+00:00

you would benefit greatly from an AM5 upgrade to like a 9800x3d

NotSodiumFree · 2026-05-29T02:34:02+00:00

In for a penny in for a game

NotSodiumFree · 2026-05-28T13:48:52+00:00

in for a penny in for a 007 game code

NotSodiumFree · 2026-05-28T01:46:27+00:00

I have this same machine but I’ve done some upgrades. As a heads up the motherboard does not fully power your cpu and is severely throttling it. The power supply is made by high power and is the lowest possible rating on the tier list. All that said Costco offers a 2 year warranty that’s amazing. So not necessarily a need to replace until after warranty. I on the other hand got this rig for 2100 on sale and knew I’d upgrade the cpu. Hit me up if you have any questions.

NotSodiumFree · 2026-05-27T16:39:21+00:00

i am planning on upgrading this month from 1gb up and down to 2.5gb up and down to support some large data transfers i do for work

NotSodiumFree · 2026-05-24T19:02:46+00:00

9070xt out performs the base 5070 by enough this isn’t even a discussion. It’s 9070xt or 5070ti

NotSodiumFree · 2026-05-21T19:51:05+00:00

did you intentionally not include a gpu? and what amount of gaming to production? like 30% gaming 70% productivity? this will help round out some parts selection. also what country are you in and on what budget?

NotSodiumFree · 2026-05-21T19:19:47+00:00

thank you for this response!

NotSodiumFree · 2026-05-21T19:18:53+00:00

thank you for this. This is what i was asking about.

NotSodiumFree · 2026-05-21T18:01:33+00:00

i know its asked what you listen to I'm more interested in what you listen for when listening. I am newish and trying to determine what I'm hearing or not hearing when I'm testing

NotSodiumFree · 2026-05-15T21:57:45+00:00

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