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- Jul 12, 2002
Hi all,
My original plan was to get a i7900k with a Gigabyte Aorus Pro Wifi z390. Total cost would be $788 CND.
I'm now thinking, being an intel fan boy for this long, why not try AMD?
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with a Gigabyte Aorus X570 Elite Wifi. Total cost (comes in a bundle), $688.
I like the Gigabyte Aorus X570 Pro Wifi better, due to the usb type c (not a huge issue) and other small perks that the Elite doesn't offer. Total cost with the Ryzen would be $778 CND (no bundle with this board)
I understand that the i7 9700k is slightly faster in the gaming world and OC's higher. I'm a gamer but not pushing AAA titles to the max. I will use one GPU, no SLI or CrossFire.
I like to OC but just a modest OC is fine with me. I currently have a 4ghz OC on my 6700k and I've had it this way since I bought it 3 years ago? Maybe longer, can't remember. Basically, I'm not looking to OC for benchmarks.
I run a 1440p 60hz screen. My specs are in my sig. Not buying anything else and reusing everything that I currently have in my rig.
I'm pretty sold on the AMD combo vs Intel, mainly due to pricing and trying something new?
I guess I'm contemplating more on the Elite vs Pro board. I have looked at some reviews but I always like to come here and hash out ideas with members.
Another option is to get a slightly used but in perfect condition with box, all accessories ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) Z390 and pair that with the i7 9700k. I do like the ASUS because it matches my ROG GPU. This board would cost me $300CND.
Thanks in advance
My original plan was to get a i7900k with a Gigabyte Aorus Pro Wifi z390. Total cost would be $788 CND.
I'm now thinking, being an intel fan boy for this long, why not try AMD?
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with a Gigabyte Aorus X570 Elite Wifi. Total cost (comes in a bundle), $688.
I like the Gigabyte Aorus X570 Pro Wifi better, due to the usb type c (not a huge issue) and other small perks that the Elite doesn't offer. Total cost with the Ryzen would be $778 CND (no bundle with this board)
I understand that the i7 9700k is slightly faster in the gaming world and OC's higher. I'm a gamer but not pushing AAA titles to the max. I will use one GPU, no SLI or CrossFire.
I like to OC but just a modest OC is fine with me. I currently have a 4ghz OC on my 6700k and I've had it this way since I bought it 3 years ago? Maybe longer, can't remember. Basically, I'm not looking to OC for benchmarks.
I run a 1440p 60hz screen. My specs are in my sig. Not buying anything else and reusing everything that I currently have in my rig.
I'm pretty sold on the AMD combo vs Intel, mainly due to pricing and trying something new?
I guess I'm contemplating more on the Elite vs Pro board. I have looked at some reviews but I always like to come here and hash out ideas with members.
Another option is to get a slightly used but in perfect condition with box, all accessories ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) Z390 and pair that with the i7 9700k. I do like the ASUS because it matches my ROG GPU. This board would cost me $300CND.
Thanks in advance