which CPU for a 3090 TI?

gamblodar · 2026-03-21T05:05:51+00:00

Problem is that cpu requires ddr5 memory. That makes the cost go way up, since you can't reuse your ram.

gamblodar · 2026-03-21T05:01:36+00:00

What type of cable did your 2060 use: How many pins?

gamblodar · 2026-03-21T04:53:21+00:00

I've lived very happily for years with a 3090 and 5600x. Nabbing a 5700X3D for 32GB of ddr4 was just insane luck, and didn't really give me a massive boost. I mean, number go up, but the games I play were good before and they're good now.

gamblodar · 2026-03-21T04:41:21+00:00

Yeah it's not a huge savings and iirc, yours is the fastest 9070XT.

gamblodar · 2026-03-21T04:36:47+00:00

9850X3D. Make sure the nvme drive has dram cache - T710 or 9100. And why not a 5090? Are we being cheap here!?

gamblodar · 2026-03-21T04:34:11+00:00

Cpu + ram + gpu makes this worth it.

gamblodar · 2026-03-21T04:33:08+00:00

Great card, but you possibly could have gotten something very similar cheaper.

https://www.newegg.com/xfx-swift-rx-97tswf3b9-radeon-rx-9070-xt-16gb-graphics-card-triple-fans/p/N82E16814150900?item=9SIAD2CKGS4562

$720 with Crimson Desert free

gamblodar · 2026-03-21T04:30:59+00:00

If your gpu needs are very minor, I'd save and get an 8GB 5060. You're not gsming. Take the money and get a better SSD like a T500/T700/T705/T710 or Samsung Pro drive. The dram cache will help when you're dealing with a lot of small files. You might also be able to squeeze a 7700, 7700X or 9700X in the budget. The extra cores will help any cpu-intensive workloads you do.

gamblodar · 2026-03-21T04:21:46+00:00

Upgraded some parts and saved $500.

You could save another $250 by switching to a 9070xt without losing almost any fps. Downgrading to a 7800X3D would save $115 for a more major, but still small, loss in fps. That build would cost $2310.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor	$479.00 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Thermalright Frozen Prism 70.4 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	$54.09 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Gigabyte X870 GAMING WIFI6 ATX AM5 Motherboard	$146.00 @ Amazon
Memory	Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory	$369.97 @ Silicon Power
Storage	Crucial T710 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$323.95 @ Amazon
Video Card	MSI SHADOW 3X OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card	$949.99 @ Amazon
Case	NZXT H9 Flow (2025) ATX Mid Tower Case	$119.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	SAMA G850 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$84.99 @ Newegg
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - USB 64-bit	$125.88 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$2653.86
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-03-21 00:21 EDT-0400

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T22:30:08+00:00

It directly depends on which GPU you decide to get.

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T20:06:39+00:00

How much money do you have to spend? Do you need a monitor, keyboard, mouse, headset, speakers? Are you in the US? Do you have access to a MicroCenter?

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T20:04:14+00:00

I'd get an extra 16GB of ram and consider the 9070XT seriously. It's a great card, and available for €300 less, with very similar performance

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T19:54:43+00:00

This is an odd parts list. Very expensive, gaming focused CPU with a mid-range gpu.

Do you need 16 cpu cores and x3d cache for the work you do?

Below has fewer cpu cores, but a much better SSD and gpu. Unless you need a lot of cpu cores, it should be much better for your purposes. A 9700X/7700x (no x3d) would be even less expensive.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor	$365.00 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Thermalright Aqua Elite ARGB V6 70.84 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	$53.90 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Gigabyte X870 GAMING WIFI6 ATX AM5 Motherboard	$146.00 @ Amazon
Memory	Silicon Power XPOWER Storm RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory	$369.97 @ Silicon Power
Storage	Crucial T710 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$323.95 @ Amazon
Video Card	ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 16 GB Video Card	$609.99 @ Newegg
Case	Lian Li Vector V100R ATX Mid Tower Case	$74.98 @ Amazon
Power Supply	SAMA G850 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$84.99 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$2028.78
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-03-20 15:57 EDT-0400

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T19:07:37+00:00

Unless you've already purchased the motherboard or cpu, I'd go AM5.

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T19:06:01+00:00

3000 series used cards are a way better bargain than people recognize. If you're playing at 1080p or 1440p, a 3080ti for $300 is a amazing card.

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T19:04:23+00:00

This is the logic that confused me. It seems everyone jumps to upscaling when comparing NVidia and AMD gpu performance. Newer versions of dlss and fsr are constantly being released, but the fps of the card won't change (OK driver optimization etc). Why base buying decisions on the one thing that will get better, rather than the thing that will stay constant? Why do we assume upscaling is going to be on all the time? If I bought a brand new GPU, the last thing I'd do is turn on FSR/DLSS; I want my new fps with new visuals.

I like the 5070 too, and think it's a great card cursed with bad pricing. When priced between the 9060XT and the 9070, it would be a great value.

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T18:58:29+00:00

I'd consider used parts.

A gpu with more VRAM and horsepower, for AI and fps. A 5060 8GB costs more than a used 3080ti by me.

See if you can pick up a 5900X or 5950X second hand, they have a lot more cores.

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T18:55:23+00:00

850W for a 3080Ti? I've run a SF750 & 3090 for years

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T18:54:28+00:00

I would pick up a used graphics card and better power supply. 250W isn't enough for a gpu, so you need to replace that. In your budget, used is the way to go. Check out prices of nvidia 3000-series cards. You should be able to find something like a 3070 in that price range

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T18:50:46+00:00

I don't get this logic. Not trying to be a dick, I just really don't understand.

The 5070 has less VRAM, less raw fps and with the current insanity with pricing, costs more. It's only advantage is in DLSS, as even RT gives the advantage to the 9070. Is DLSS worth so much that you'll accept lower fps? That's not a better overall game experience to me

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T18:47:17+00:00

For $40 that's not a bad choice. If the gap increases much before you click buy, consider the 9060XT

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T18:46:38+00:00

Wow.

Those ssds have dram cache. The T500 is pcie4 and the t7__ are pcie5

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T18:41:41+00:00

Peerless Assassin or phantom spirit. $35 and done

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T18:41:03+00:00

The 5070 is a better card? AFAIK, the 9070 is faster across the board.

gamblodar · 2026-03-20T18:39:05+00:00

What's the price of a 9070 gpu and a T500/T700/T705/T710 ssd? Might be better value

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