> I just picked up an RX 7900 XTX, now I'm looking for CPU price around $500 @Reply #1 - good point! Basically the thread is leaning toward those x3d chips. Unfortunately the whole situation with hardware pricing right now is just exhausting. Honestly its ridiculous that after dropping a ton of cash on a 7900 XTX you are still looking at spending another five hundred just to keep up. It drives me crazy how the market has shifted so far away from being actually affordable for enthusiasts. Companies dont seem to care about value anymore and its such a scam that we just have to accept these inflated costs. Quality feels like it is going downhill while prices keep climbing... it is not as good as expected lately.

For under $500, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the best choice.

7800X3D.