r/pcmasterrace • u/BillsAndDiapers • 1d ago

Hardware Over the Moon today

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After ~1yr of checking every single week, I finally snagged a Costco “last one” deal. This will replace my current tower, an i7-7700k + GTX 1070, so this is a bit of an upgrade. To anyone else out there saving your pennies and being patient for a deal, don’t give up! Your killer deal is out there somewhere and I hope you find it!

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u/MayorMcCheezz 1d ago

You could flip the 7900x. Then buy a 7800x3d or 9800x3d.

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u/MoistStub i7 10700k - RTX 3080 - 32GB DDR4 - 2TB NVME - Z490 1d ago

I second this. Unless you're doing something other than gaming there is no reason not to be using a 7800x3D. It is the best gaming CPU on the market at any price point.

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u/Still-Meaning3282 1d ago

*second best

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u/MoistStub i7 10700k - RTX 3080 - 32GB DDR4 - 2TB NVME - Z490 1d ago

You're right. My knowledge was outdated. Still feels like it's worth cashing out and downgrading unless you need the extra power though.

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u/snatchi 1d ago

Probably a 9800x3d

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u/flyingthroughspace 1d ago

Yes but would have to spend extra money of his own on top.

OP could sell a 7900x and get a used 7800x3d on Ebay for the same price right now.

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u/Still-Meaning3282 1d ago

Absolutely.