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Upgrading Rig

DrDinosaur
By DrDinosaur
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Hi,

Planning to upgrade from my 4790k to a newer CPU/Memory/Cooler setup.

 

I was going with a Threadripper 1900x as I already owned the mobo, but I've been assured this build will outperform it (the 1900x upgrade would have cost me £450), even when overclocked https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/Aeioyoo/saved/#view=2sP9GX

 

Is there a better upgrade I can do for a cheaper price? Does this new upgrade need any changes or am I good to go?

Also heard there's a bios issue with the B450 Tomahawk but it's still most recommended, what's up with that?

 

Thanks

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What are you planning to do? Game? If you're gaming the TR lineup is pretty garbo, gaming performance is a solid meh, especially compared to the Zen 2 chips. If you're doing workstation type stuff then it can be an option, but it still depends on what you're doing. 

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Gaming yeah, high core count is useless for me, went with 1900x for that reason.

 

Its whether there's better builds for a similar price; or I can make this more expandable in future for a better price, when I inevitably expand to a better CPU later i'll need new cooler for OC and maybe new mobo depending on bios updates for 3000 series cos there have been issues.

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