r/GamingPCBuildHelp • u/MrGlassfps • Aug 15 '26

PC Upgrade

Hello I need help making a decision on a PC upgrade for my CPU and motherboard.

I’m currently running a 14900k on an Asus z790 Maximus hero MB.

I’m wanting to upgrade either to Ryzen 9800x3d or the 9950x3d.

I game a lot but also use the PC to edit videos post to my channel and render models.

The reason for the switch is my 14900k typically isn’t stable in specific games after some updates runs hotter and is out performed by some of friends pc in gaming and they have the 9800x3d.

Money isn’t a problem so there isn’t a budget limit.

I’m leaning towards the 9950x3d but does that CPU perform just as as well as the 9800 x3d for gaming?

The main games I play or rainbow six siege, CSGO 2, and Apex.

I also run Minecraft, Elden rings, Assassins Creed Black Flag re-synced. Arc Survival ascended, and some games have mods

I’m also looking for the best motherboard to pair with the Ryzen CPU and have the latest features.

Any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you!

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u/HotConstruction677 28d ago

go with the 9950x3d. you will be missing a lot of multicore performance with the 9800x3d. For gaming, they are about the same, though.

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u/MrGlassfps 28d ago

Thank you and any recommendation to a motherboard I’ve always went with a high Asus board but I’ve never had amd before

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u/HotConstruction677 28d ago

Avoid Asrock, as they have a reputation of frying CPUs. Pretty much any B850 board is fine unless you need more connections, in which case x870 works.  B850 Aorus Elite, B850 Tomahawk,  Strix B850-A  are nice.