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A solid upgrade option for a 4790K could be a more recent model with improved performance and features.

A solid upgrade option for a 4790K could be a more recent model with improved performance and features.

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12-24-2019, 09:54 AM
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I assembled a gaming rig for my friend using a mix of donated components and new parts. We discovered he had faulty RAM slots, so I explored which upgrade would be most beneficial. The existing setup features a 4970k MSI Z97-G55 Sli Amd 5700 XT system with 8GB DDR3 memory.
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12-24-2019, 09:54 AM #1

I assembled a gaming rig for my friend using a mix of donated components and new parts. We discovered he had faulty RAM slots, so I explored which upgrade would be most beneficial. The existing setup features a 4970k MSI Z97-G55 Sli Amd 5700 XT system with 8GB DDR3 memory.

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12-24-2019, 11:53 AM
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It's still a very strong setup. Have you attempted to recover it? Inspect the connector for any bent pins—if found, a fresh MOBO might be all you need or you could try straightening them. For an upgrade, a Ryzen 3600 is a solid choice.
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12-24-2019, 11:53 AM #2

It's still a very strong setup. Have you attempted to recover it? Inspect the connector for any bent pins—if found, a fresh MOBO might be all you need or you could try straightening them. For an upgrade, a Ryzen 3600 is a solid choice.

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12-28-2019, 07:05 PM
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The clear choice is searching for a reliable used motherboard, since otherwise you're largely limited to that setup. Upgrading means getting a fresh CPU, RAM, and a new board.
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12-28-2019, 07:05 PM #3

The clear choice is searching for a reliable used motherboard, since otherwise you're largely limited to that setup. Upgrading means getting a fresh CPU, RAM, and a new board.

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01-16-2020, 03:58 AM
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I have a setup similar to that one. The components are quite expensive, isn’t it? I’m in line with @RadiatingLight. It should still work fine. The important thing is “still.” How long it’ll remain fast enough to play games is uncertain. Personally, I wouldn’t invest more. The parts match the cost of new ones for quicker, newer systems. If the motherboard needs replacing, I’d prefer to detach the graphics card (and possibly the power supply, based on age and quality) and assemble a 6-core Ryzen build. It would be faster, more durable, and cost roughly the same.
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PitufoGreen
01-16-2020, 03:58 AM #4

I have a setup similar to that one. The components are quite expensive, isn’t it? I’m in line with @RadiatingLight. It should still work fine. The important thing is “still.” How long it’ll remain fast enough to play games is uncertain. Personally, I wouldn’t invest more. The parts match the cost of new ones for quicker, newer systems. If the motherboard needs replacing, I’d prefer to detach the graphics card (and possibly the power supply, based on age and quality) and assemble a 6-core Ryzen build. It would be faster, more durable, and cost roughly the same.

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01-16-2020, 04:31 AM
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Choose a solid cooler that supports AM4 to enable overclocking up to 4.7GHz. This ensures future compatibility if you switch to a Ryzen setup later—though current trends suggest it should still work. I also have a 4790k and 16GB RAM, but I rarely exceed 8GB, so performance remains smooth.
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01-16-2020, 04:31 AM #5

Choose a solid cooler that supports AM4 to enable overclocking up to 4.7GHz. This ensures future compatibility if you switch to a Ryzen setup later—though current trends suggest it should still work. I also have a 4790k and 16GB RAM, but I rarely exceed 8GB, so performance remains smooth.

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