Help Choosing the Right CPU for My Gaming PC Build

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I’ve been wanting to put together a gaming PC for a while now, but I’m a bit stuck on which CPU to choose. I’m considering either the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the Ryzen 9 7950X. If you could take a look at my build on PC Part Picker [here](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tzzXYd) and let me know if there’s anything terrible about it, I’d really appreciate any suggestions!

2 Answers

PixelPal88 -

For gaming, the 7950X might not be the best bang for your buck since most games don’t really need more than 8 cores. I’d recommend going for the X3D models instead; they are usually better optimized for gaming performance.

GamerNinja123 -

Thanks! Do you have a specific CPU in mind that you’d recommend?

TechnoWizard45 -

I checked out your part list, and while everything looks pretty solid, you might want to consider a more powerful motherboard and perhaps an upgraded power supply if you’re planning on future upgrades. Just something to keep in mind!

GamerNinja123 -

Thanks for the heads up! I’ll definitely look into better options for those components.

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