Did a lot of research before I chose the processor and found that AMD was more affordable compared to Intel when it comes to "casual gaming at 1440p". I was really thinking of driving a Ryzen 3700X, but found this 3800X at a good discount on Black Friday and turned on. Really fast and good and has worked clockwise for the 6 months I have had my computer. build: • Motherboard: ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS • CPU: Ryzen 3800X CPU • CPU cooler: Noctua NH-D15S • RAM: 32 GB or Corsair 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL16 • PSU: Corsair RM750X 750W v2 • GPU: Gigabyte RTX 2080 Super Gaming OC • Storage: Intel 660p 1TB and Intel 660p 2TB • Chassis: Fractal Design Meshify C Dark TG ◦ Front Fan Bottom (Intake): Noctua NF-A14 140 mm PWM ◦ Front Fan Top (Intake): Noctua NF-A14 140 mm PWM ◦ Top of (Exhaust): Noctua NF-A14 140 mm PWM ◦ Back fan (Exhaust): Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM

Replaced my old 1800X, but kept my motherboard (ASUS Prime X370-Pro). Previously, it was not possible to get over 2933MHz stable for my G.Skill 3600MHz CL16. Suddenly, the memory works according to spec without the slightest instability. Incredibly awesome to be able to use a two year old motherboard and make it work so well! Single core is up and sniffing at 4.5GHz, allcore ticking it at 4.2-4.25GHz. The plug is cooled by an NH-D15. Idle 30-40 degrees, Prime95 pushes up temp in about 75 degrees. The difference between 1800X and 3800X is considerable. Suddenly you can use your 1080Ti to the full. Games etc. floats on perfectly. The processor is worth every penny!