Intel or AMD - I haven't got a clue. CPU thermals are boggling the mind.....

[rich atlas]

So, I am in the process of getting a new gaming PC since I'm selling my current setup.
My initial thoughts were the following:

However I have read several reviews that the I714700K overheats easily even with a 260mm AIO Cooler.
I have the full intention as I do with all builds is to get a 360MM cooler as I have chosen above.
If you could recommend any AMD CPUs which perform equally aswell without drops in performance and do not overheat, be my guest. My budget is £3000. @odd snow

[odd snow]

Easy Peasy! https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/WcDpUTeumn/

[rich atlas]

Mate your a magician! 😂 Saved £350 nearly.....

[odd snow]

Could save another £100 or so if you consider the 7900XTX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbKhxjw8EUE

Will leave that up to you (:

[clear mica]

Junior is an AMD fan boy?

[rich atlas]

I'd rather stick with NVIDIA Cards for now tbf. The AMD CPU you specced out for me has only 8 cores where the I7 has 20 which doesn't seem right...?

[rich atlas]

Couldn't tell 😆

[clear mica]

Are u gonna play game only?

[odd snow]

Nope! Just think there's no point in buying intel for gaming atm and I think the XTX is worth mentioning on the GPU side

[rich atlas]

I game but ordinarily play or like to play at max settings with limited performance issues

[clear mica]

U don't need much cores if you're only gonna play games. 7800x3d is beast for gaming as I read and seen some vids

[clear mica]

I'm planning the same build as yours 14700k but with 4070ti I heard that 14700k can get a bit hotter I think 360mm would be okay

[rich atlas]

I've also just realised, the 7800X3D doesn't support 6000mhz ddr5

[odd snow]

Should do. PCS configurator allows it and I know plenty of people running 6K on AM5

[rich atlas]

I have also discovered the SIZE difference in a 240mm radiator and a 360mm

[clear mica]

Lol yeah they are bigger than 240mm

[modest sky]

if you look really into it. Both Intel and AMD has 8 performance cores.

The only difference is Intel has what's called E-cores (which isn't for gaming in particular. Its mostly for background and multi-tasking purposes.)

but in reality. the mass amount of E-cores makes the chip run extremely hotter and more power hungry.

[rich atlas]

The bigger, 360mm should help with this though right?

[modest sky]

360mm or a 280mm should be fine 🙂

[rich atlas]

What are everyones thoughts on the RX 7900 XT paired with the Ryzen 9 7950X?

[lone oxide]

Tbf not not here to comment on amd or intel but 1000w power supply probs isn't needed

[rich atlas]

I'm future proofing it

[rich atlas]

So I've changed the specs around a tad to be honest with you, and this is what I have come up with. For a total of £2687 which has saved me £400 from my budget.

CPU - AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 16 Core CPU (4.5GHz-5.7GHz/80MB CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard - ASUS® TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS WIFI (AM5, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 6E)
RAM - 32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 6000MHz (2 x 16GB)
GPU - 20GB AMD RADEON™ RX 7900 XT - HDMI, DP - DX® 12

[odd snow]

If you’re purely going for gaming, the 7800X3D is faster, and cheaper… I think. 7900XT is a decent GPU

[rich atlas]

im reviving this thing again

do forgive me

What we thinking - I've saved even more money

[modest sky]

I would maybe go for a 14600k.
downgrade the 990 SSDs to a Samsung 980. (the performance of the two is too similar imo to really matter)
change the PSU to a 850w
the cooler could be changed to a 240mm or a 280mm

but if you're really aiming for future proofing. then there's no reason to go Intel imo

[modest sky]

imo is the best value

fixed it. (the LCD on the AIO isnt needed. lol its for looks mainly)

[clear mica]

If it's 14700k it's best to go with 360mm I think, if they're using it for productivity too.

[modest sky]

Oh then if its productivity. its a different story

[clear mica]

Idk but if it's only for gaming AMD(7800x3d) is the go-to option with future proofing.

[steep sinew]

What's your budget now, I'll make u a spec that is both good for gaming, and productivity, whilst getting you the best value for your money 🙂

[rich atlas]

I'm waiting for the RGB lights to come back into stock

[odd snow]

Which RGB lights?

[rich atlas]

5 X Corsair AF120 TGB ELITE PWM Fan + Controller Kit

[odd snow]

What full spec are you going for?

[rich atlas]

7900XT, 14700k