71-90K New gaming PC for a golf simulator

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deepakvrao

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Hi Guys,

I currently run my golf sim on a PC built in 2019 [with a lot of help from you guys].

Original config was

  1. Intel i5 9600k overclocked
  2. Z390 Aorus MB
  3. 32gb DDR 4 RAM
  4. 2 1 TB NVME SSDs
  5. AIO liquid cooler
  6. NZXT cabinet
  7. 2070 Super GPU
  8. 850 watt power source
When I started using it for my golf sim, I sold the 2070 and got a 3080ti

Now I find that with a 4K projector, 2 4K TVs, and multiple swing recording cameras, the CPU is slowing things down.

The sim software is https://gsprogolf.com/

and it runs on the Unity engine. 2019.4 version, I think.

In addition, I have various other software running like the launch monitor software and OBS.

So, in your guys opinion which CPU should I go for? Intel/AMD? And suggestions for each?

Willing to spend 30-35-40K for CPU [olane, without MB] and of course whatever is needed for the rest. I want it to be future proof for at least 4 years. I presume the total build cost will be about 80K without the graphics card? Once I get settled on CPU, I'll be back for advise on other components :)

I presume that I should look at a CPU WITHOUT integrated graphics? Any advantage to having integrated graphics when I have a GPU? Can I run one monitor from integrated graphics to reduce the load on the 3080?

On the golfing fora everyone says that the 3080ti is adequate for a few years, so I'll keep that for my new build.

On another note, I will be selling this PC [without the GPU] after I build my new PC in case anyone is interested.
 
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I always prefer a CPU with iGPU for cases when dGPU might be causing issues. I do run my 2nd monitor using iGPU instead of dGPU (my CPU is i5 12400, opted it over R5 5600X 3 years ago).

If you want raw CPU performance, R9 7900 is a great CPU for 34k or so. 9800X3D is the best gaming CPU right now at close to 50k.

I assume you are reusing PSU, SSDs & cabinet. The above mobo can easily handle a 9800X3D as well in case you fancy that.
 
OMEGA44-XT said:
I always prefer a CPU with iGPU for cases when dGPU might be causing issues. I do run my 2nd monitor using iGPU instead of dGPU (my CPU is i5 12400, opted it over R5 5600X 3 years ago).
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CPU with igpu helps a lot with troubleshooting. And these days when everyday there are new issues with nvidia drivers, it becomes even more important.
 
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Is Gamers Nexus a reliable youtuber? From his video I narrowed down to

R7 9800x3d expensive but if I get some benefit over the others willing to spend for it

R9 9900x much cheaper and as per what I've read at 4K the x3d and x performances are practically the same? And, that it would help running other software at the same time, like OBS and Protee Labs [my LM software] over an x3d? 50% more cores and threads than the 9800x3d.

R7 7800x3d seems almost as good but only 4K less so is it worth saving 4 K to get an older CPU?

i7 12700K much cheaper but again 3 generations old, but I hear that 1th and 14th gen are disasters

R7 5700x3d again very old but inexpensive

Thoughts?
 
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