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NehkidGramma84
New Vanguard
2 years ago

Re: CPU upgrade dilemma for BF2042

So, I game with a 5800X3D and can not say enough good things about this CPU,  ALBEIT I do also have a 4090 GPU and game at 4k 120hz.    

In your circumstance I would still choose the 5800X3D but you gotta ask yourself.....do you game more than you do video production?  if so then the 5800X3D is a no brainer.  
https://pc-builds.com/bottleneck-calculator/result/1fN1bh/38/battlefield-v/1920x1080/ (unfortunately there is no option for Battlefield 2042).   the issue of the bottleneck here isnt cuz of the CPU.  The issue stands on your GPU.  but also gaming at 1080p is giving you this bottleneck.   The GPU is better off gaming at 1440p in this situation.  


On the other hand, to alleviate stress from your GPU and you don't plan on upgrading your GPU anytime soon, the 5900x is a no brainer.   12 cores is more than enough to handle any game.  
https://pc-builds.com/bottleneck-calculator/result/10q1bh/38/battlefield-v/1920x1080/ But again.... 1080p is still not a good resolution.  1440p is totally the answer here.  

looking at your current build, if you were to get a better monitor to be able to game at 1440p, or even a 4k monitor but still set it to 1440p gaming, you'll still come out on top.  
https://pc-builds.com/bottleneck-calculator/result/10f1bh/3/graphic-card-intense-tasks/2560x1440/

8 Replies

  • V-SynthNinja's avatar
    V-SynthNinja
    New Vanguard
    2 years ago

    Thank you all, guys, for your replies.

    I ordered the 5900X, which now is in limited availability in the stores and at a very good price.

     I thought it would be a good upgrade also for my musical software like Studio One and Sonar and my VST Instruments and effects and for video rendering.

     Also, relatively future-proof for my needs in gaming.

     Still, I think that 5800X3D would be also a great choice.

     Anyway, I use liquid cooling for my 5600X, compatible with the 5900X due to the same socket, so I guess I am covered regarding temps.

     Thank you all again so much, you helped me think a lot!!!!

     Tonight is my last day with my also wonderful 5600X :-)

  • NehkidGramma84's avatar
    NehkidGramma84
    New Vanguard
    2 years ago

    very awesome to hear that!   When you re-paste the new CPU, make sure you get some Thermal Grizzly Kryonaught, or if you don't wanna be messy with it, you can also get a 38mmx38mm sheet of Carbonaught or Kryosheet, this will also ensure there is an even distribution of thermal conductivity across the die.    

  • V-SynthNinja's avatar
    V-SynthNinja
    New Vanguard
    2 years ago
    @NehkidGramma84 Thank you so much!!! I have the Arctic Silver 5, and it gives me good thermal results. Is there a special reason to use the one that you purpose?
  • NehkidGramma84's avatar
    NehkidGramma84
    New Vanguard
    2 years ago

    Given that you have that paste, i would stick with that if you have some left over laying around.   They are very similar in performance actually.  I was suggesting that carbonaught/kryo sheets cuz of their ease of use, and you can re-use them if you get a new CPU or cooler in the future. 

  • ATFGunr's avatar
    ATFGunr
    Legend
    2 years ago
    @V-SynthNinja Artic Silver is a well established brand, hard to go wrong. I’ve got it in mine, most of friends as well. The biggest issue with any of it is using too much or not enough. I don’t think it ever goes bad, but if it’s really old I’d suggest a new tube just out of principle.
  • V-SynthNinja's avatar
    V-SynthNinja
    New Vanguard
    2 years ago

    Hello, and again thank you so much for your replies.

     Got the CPU (5900X) today, and I am very happy.

     It is so fast!!! OMG!!!

     I was pleased with my 5600X as I said for games, but this one goes crazy fast.

     It is hotter, but I set it to 65W eco-mode for lower watt consumption, and even now, drives my GPU faster and the 99th% FPS doubled in BF 2042 and V

     Runs smoother and fps are a bit higher than 5600X. Not so much, but the 99th% FPS has gone mad :-)

     I see no reason to run it in full PBO, in 65W eco or 85W eco according to my tests so far gives crazy performance with lower temps in apps, and for at least my games is overkill.

     I'll leave it in 65W eco-mode for now.

     For full PBO run, I see that it needs liquid cooling which I have, so everything is great now!!

     Thank you, again, so much!

     I won't regret this upgrade for sure!

  • Anobix's avatar
    Anobix
    Seasoned Ace
    2 years ago
    @V-SynthNinja nice! I'm honestly surprised you notice that much of a difference between the two. I have a 5900x and it does run excellently (but I like having the other cores for background process, virtualization, and encoding stuff when needed)

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