Advice on improving the Ryzen 7 5700G and its graphics card.
Advice on improving the Ryzen 7 5700G and its graphics card.
Hello,
I have some queries regarding upgrading my computer.
As a gamer, I’m aiming to boost my PC’s speed and plan to add a second GPU for gaming purposes while keeping the 3060Ti for other tasks.
Should I consider upgrading the processor (like the Ryzen 7 9700X)?
Will the motherboard support a new GPU such as the RX 9060?
Please review the specifications I provided below and let me know if you have any recommendations. Thank you.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer! I’m planning to add another GPU mainly for gaming purposes, while keeping the 3060Ti for other tasks. There’s no need for a dual-GPU setup since SLI is no longer relevant. Instead, focus on getting the most powerful GPU your budget allows and ensuring your PSU can handle it.
Regarding power requirements:
https://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sy...on...5_Spec.pdf
What PSU is included with your current build?
Should I upgrade my processor, like the Ryzen 7 9700x?
You’re using an AM4 motherboard, so installing a new CPU would require replacing the board. At the time of writing, you’d need to invest in expensive DDR5-6000MHz or DDR5-6000MT/s RAM.
I’m a gamer who wants to boost my PC’s speed.
What factors are you using that make you think the system isn’t meeting your expectations?
Welcome to the forums, newcomer! Thank you.
Consider investing in the most capable GPU your wallet allows and a PSU that fits it.
I get what you mean. I’m thinking about getting a strong GPU, just in case I need an extra hand with my 3060ti.
What PSU is included with your prebuilt system?
With what I have now, I assume the PSU is around 350W or 400W? The input is 100-240V~, 7A, 50/60Hz (I’ll need to verify the actual wattage).
You’re using an AM4 motherboard, so swapping it would be necessary. That means upgrading to a new motherboard, and likely investing in expensive DDR5-6000MHz or DDR5-6000MT/s RAM.
Gotcha. So if I want to upgrade, I’ll need to start with the motherboard, then the processor, then the RAM, and finally the GPU (making sure everything is compatible).
What issues are you experiencing that make you think the system isn’t meeting your expectations?
I don’t see any problems with my speed under normal conditions, but gaming and streaming often cause performance drops. I also want to play newer games with higher graphics.
For educational use, I run many software programs, VMs, and do some photo and video editing.
I’m looking around for components that fit my budget now, since I’ll need to buy more later. What do you think of these options?
DDR5 - G.Skill Flare X5 16GB (DDR5-6000)
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7
Motherboard - Z790 Gigabyte
GPU - Rx 9060 or RTX 5060? Not sure yet. Any budget-friendly options available?
You're positioned on an AM4 socket, facing a decision between staying on the older platform or progressing to AM5. I'm in the same situation; I've upgraded my GPU from a 3060 with 12GB to a 9060XT with 16GB. Although I still can't leverage PCIe5 on a Gen 4 interface, I notice improved frame rates and better visuals. With the potential for doubled bandwidth on AM5, it looks promising.
I anticipated the rising cost of silicone, so I went ahead and purchased DDR5 RAM and a larger M2 SSD. Even without an AM5 machine, I made sure to upgrade these components. Now I just need a new motherboard and CPU.
I'm avoiding further investment in a system that's unlikely to yield significant improvements. My current Ryzen 7 5800X is near the top of the performance range for AM4 systems. There aren't many options above it, so spending large sums now for minor gains doesn't seem worthwhile. The 5800X3D isn't available anywhere new, and buying it would be a waste of money. The two models above are also unnecessary expenses.
I can repurpose the rest of my existing setup to transition to AM5. The power supply, case, cables, HDD, and CPU cooler will all adapt to the new standard.
If you're able to reuse most of your current components, moving up to AM5 makes sense. Doing the work yourself means only needing to buy new RAM, a motherboard, and a CPU.
Purchasing memory now is my recommendation—it's only going to increase in cost.