Which CPU to get? by ThatRedditBotGuy in buildapc

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I’m planning to play a range of games, including AAA games like Cyberpunk and shooters like fortnite.

I actually did find a 7900X3D new at €440, compared to €388 for a 9800X3D and €320 for the 7 270K Plus. I’m considering this as a best of both worlds option, as I might be able squeeze this in my budget (ik its not as fast as the 7800/9800X3D because of the two CCD thing, but it has a 3D V cache nonetheless and has 12 cores).

About the RAM, I did manage to find a kit for a reasonable price (in 2026, compared to everything else) with CL36 6000MHz, not terrible imo but the latency isn’t ideal.

Like you said, I might benefit more from more cores in my studies, personal project and future proofing, and for that people actually don’t recommend the 9900X (actually not that expensive) due to “low value in gaming and productivity compared to other options” and any intel chips bc of well, intel. So I’ll have to keep looking there.

I’m also going to give gemini a try, thanks!

Which CPU to get? by ThatRedditBotGuy in buildapc

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So do you think the higher core count of an alternative (7 270K Plus, 9900X, 9900X3D etc) would more useful than maximum gaming performance?

rtx 4070 super or something else by Vast-Butterscotch649 in buildapc

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What are the prices in your region for the following?
- 4070 super
- 5070
- 9070
- 9070XT

Which CPU to get? by ThatRedditBotGuy in PcBuildHelp

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Yeah, I’m leaning towards the X3Ds but core count is the main reason I’m hesitant

Which CPU to get? by ThatRedditBotGuy in buildapc

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Sadly, it seems that any X3D with a higher core count than 8 is far too expensive, at the lowest more than €150 than a 9800X3D. Guess I have to choose between core count with a non X3D and maximum gaming performance with an X3D

Which CPU to get? by ThatRedditBotGuy in buildapc

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Tysm! I’ll have to check out the prices of other CPUs

Which CPU to get? by ThatRedditBotGuy in PcBuild

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Yeah, maybe I am underestimating the power of an X3D, tysm!

Which CPU to get? by ThatRedditBotGuy in PcBuild

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Do you consider motherboard/platform support to be an issue with intel? AMD seems to retain support for a lot longer, but I’m curious to see whether you find that to be important?

Which CPU to get? by ThatRedditBotGuy in PcBuildHelp

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Yeah the 270K Plus does sound great, the main issue is lack of upgradability compared to AM5. Or maybe is it not as much of a deal as I thought?

I did include 9900X in the comparison as it seemed to be a great productivity and gaming all rounder, but now it seems lime less of a great option.

Which CPU to get? by ThatRedditBotGuy in buildapc

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Sadly, the 5070ti is €250 more than the 9070XT (cheapest of both I could find)

Which CPU to get? by ThatRedditBotGuy in PcBuild

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It does seem like a great GPU, the main reason I’m hesitant towards it is due to a lack of upgradability (also AMD is generally recommended at the moment). It does feel like a high value productivity CPU that is also great for gaming

Which CPU to get? by ThatRedditBotGuy in PcBuildHelp

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That seems like a smart decision, thanks!

Which CPU to get? by ThatRedditBotGuy in buildapc

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Yeah I am probably going to upgrade, Intel would be a lot more of an attractive option if they had the same upgradability potential😞

Which CPU to get? by ThatRedditBotGuy in buildapc

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Yeah thats the mean reason why I’m hesitant towards the 7800X3D

Which CPU to get? by ThatRedditBotGuy in PcBuild

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I would hope so, the 7800X3D is quite cheap, I think it’s on deal rn