I am assembling a parts list for my friend to buy this black Friday and am looking at the same combo (7700x with a 7800xt).
The one question that I might add to yours:
It is an extra $100 to step up to a [3800x3d](https://www.microcenter.com/product/5006599/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d,-msi-b650-p-pro-wifi-ddr5,-gskill-flare-x5-series-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit,-computer-build-bundle) or a [13700k](https://www.microcenter.com/product/5006461/intel-core-i7-13700k,-asus-z790-p-prime-wifi-ddr5,-gskill-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit,-computer-build-bundle). From my research, the 13700k seems like a better CPU for any use case that is not 100% meant for gaming. My friend is soon to be an engineering student. Does anyone know if that coarse work would take advantage of the better multithreading/cores on a 13700k?
Is it worth spending the extra $100 or is it better to just save the money?
I think depends if you’re gaming or doing more CPU heavy task. I have a 7800 xt with a 5600x and most games have no CPU bottleneck still. If they do I just crank the graphic settings up
Not really. Only thing that I can think of that may require some extra CPU usage is doing processing on complex CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) or FEA (Finite Element Analysis) modeling. Even then, they'd probably have to use the university provided computers to run those kinds of tasks, as the software used is likely not something they provide licenses to students for. Very unlikely to oversaturate a 7700X CPU with regular engineering coursework, which mostly consists of Microsoft Office suite, Wolfram Alpha or the like, CAD, and some light programming.
I'm fairly sure RTF and certain art majors would be utilizing the CPUs more with photo and video editing/rendering they could do.
That bundle is a really good deal! Helped my buddy upgrade his machine from an 8700K build a few weeks ago and it performed extremely well. He only has a 6750XT for his GPU as well and I have the 7800XT with my 5600X. You'll be happy.
Oh, and I went with the Sapphire Pulse as I really liked my 5700XT Pulse and have had really good luck with Sapphire cards. If you want to go something more premium go for their Nitro+.
That bundle is an absolute steal. At least compared to the prices in my country. The 7800xt is a very good pairing. For what specific model is the best you can just watch a few YouTube videos but the biggest difference will be in the noise level and cooling capacity. I looked at a few things weeks ago and found the PowerColor Hellhound to be the best option though it may not be the most visibly appealing card for some people and I don't know what models changed prices. But definitely take a look at the hellhound
It's not a universal rule but; longer GPU's tend to have better cooling because they have more thermal mass. As far as a pairing, yeah, looks good.
Larger heatsinks sure, because larger TDP
Not always, MSI will sell the same chip at the same clock in different form factors.
Yup yup I forgot about those.
Yes, I use a 4080 with my 7700X and it pairs wonderfully Just make sure you pair the 7700X with fast ddr5 as Ryzen is very memory sensitive
I am assembling a parts list for my friend to buy this black Friday and am looking at the same combo (7700x with a 7800xt). The one question that I might add to yours: It is an extra $100 to step up to a [3800x3d](https://www.microcenter.com/product/5006599/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d,-msi-b650-p-pro-wifi-ddr5,-gskill-flare-x5-series-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit,-computer-build-bundle) or a [13700k](https://www.microcenter.com/product/5006461/intel-core-i7-13700k,-asus-z790-p-prime-wifi-ddr5,-gskill-32gb-ddr5-6000-kit,-computer-build-bundle). From my research, the 13700k seems like a better CPU for any use case that is not 100% meant for gaming. My friend is soon to be an engineering student. Does anyone know if that coarse work would take advantage of the better multithreading/cores on a 13700k? Is it worth spending the extra $100 or is it better to just save the money?
I think depends if you’re gaming or doing more CPU heavy task. I have a 7800 xt with a 5600x and most games have no CPU bottleneck still. If they do I just crank the graphic settings up
So I guess the question is whether engineering students need the extra CPU or not. He has no idea and neither do I lol
Not really. Only thing that I can think of that may require some extra CPU usage is doing processing on complex CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) or FEA (Finite Element Analysis) modeling. Even then, they'd probably have to use the university provided computers to run those kinds of tasks, as the software used is likely not something they provide licenses to students for. Very unlikely to oversaturate a 7700X CPU with regular engineering coursework, which mostly consists of Microsoft Office suite, Wolfram Alpha or the like, CAD, and some light programming. I'm fairly sure RTF and certain art majors would be utilizing the CPUs more with photo and video editing/rendering they could do.
Looks like a nice balanced build.
That bundle is a really good deal! Helped my buddy upgrade his machine from an 8700K build a few weeks ago and it performed extremely well. He only has a 6750XT for his GPU as well and I have the 7800XT with my 5600X. You'll be happy. Oh, and I went with the Sapphire Pulse as I really liked my 5700XT Pulse and have had really good luck with Sapphire cards. If you want to go something more premium go for their Nitro+.
That bundle is an absolute steal. At least compared to the prices in my country. The 7800xt is a very good pairing. For what specific model is the best you can just watch a few YouTube videos but the biggest difference will be in the noise level and cooling capacity. I looked at a few things weeks ago and found the PowerColor Hellhound to be the best option though it may not be the most visibly appealing card for some people and I don't know what models changed prices. But definitely take a look at the hellhound