Consider a ~800€ upgrade for your custom-built PC from 2022?
Consider a ~800€ upgrade for your custom-built PC from 2022?
Hello everyone,
I’ve been considering an upgrade for my custom-built PC that I first set up at the start of 2022. Initially, I thought about doing it sooner, but work commitments left me with very little time for gaming or even regular use of the machine. So, I didn’t really have a strong motivation to proceed.
Estimated purchase period:
December 2021 to January 2022
Budget range:
600-800
Usage priority from highest to lowest:
gaming (including Battlefield 6, CoD and most AAA games), work software (Revit/Tekla Structures and similar BIM tools)
Monitor situation:
I currently have a 1440p 144Hz display, but I’m thinking about upgrading to an ultra-wide monitor with similar or better specifications.
Components to upgrade:
GPU, RAM, Storage
Will I need to buy an operating system?
No
Preferred sources for parts:
https://www.alza.sk/EN/
Location:
Slovakia (Central Europe)
Monitor resolution:
2560x1440 – possibly moving to an ultra-wide later
Most important question:
Why am I upgrading?
To achieve better gaming performance and be able to run higher graphical settings with stable FPS.
Current specifications:
CPU: Intel i7 12700K
GPU: Evga RTX 2070 Super
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A (DDR4)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB RT 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16
Storage: Kingston A2000 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME
Power supply: Corsair RM850x 80+ Gold Certified ATX
CPU cooler: Noctua NH-D15S
Prices are shown without VAT for reference.
My planned budget (around 720€):
GPU: RTX 5060 Ti
https://www.alza.sk/EN/gigabyte-geforce-...903065.htm
RAM: likely a fresh 32 GB unit (the brand I usually use is no longer available?)
https://www.alza.sk/EN/patriot-viper-ste...275912.htm
Storage: Samsung 870 Evo 1TB SSD
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I am considering an upgrade for my custom-built PC that I installed at the beginning of 2022.
The power supply unit is a Corsair RM850x 80+ Gold Certified ATX model. Although it is about four years old, it should still work well with an RX 9060 XT or RTX 5060 Ti. For a 1440p display, I recommend the RX 9070 XT or RTX 5070 Ti instead.
Could you tell me the make and model of your case?
Additionally, I notice three components listed in your upgrade path: GPU, RAM, and an extra storage drive. Your thread title suggests you have around 800 euros allocated for the GPU.
PCPartPicker Part List
Memory:
Patriot Viper Steel 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory
(€241.90 @ Alza)
Storage:
ADATA LEGEND 860 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
(€185.90 @ Alza)
Video Card:
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card
(€666.90 @ Alza)
Total:
€1094.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and available discounts
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2026-01-01 15:35 CET+0100
Are these recommendations suitable for you?
You received a notification about the thread title, which you corrected to reflect the actual content better. The adjustment was made because the original title was misleading. Regarding the other responses:
For the Corsair 275R Airflow ATX, here is the relevant link:
https://sk.pcpartpicker.com/product/sY9t...9011181-ww
On GPU, it was agreed that the upgrade focuses on overall performance rather than just the GPU. The 5070ti and 9070xt generally offer about a 40% improvement in performance compared to the 5060ti. Prices for the 5070ti suggest considering the 9070xt, though you may want to address your questions about brand familiarity, driver support, and compatibility with NVIDIA features like DLSS and ray tracing.
For the PSU upgrade, it was suggested to switch to a higher capacity unit to ensure safety within budget constraints. It was recommended to consider 850W or higher, depending on your needs.
RAM-wise, it was advised to choose a standard 32 GB DDR4 3600 CL18 kit and replace the existing 16 GB model, potentially earning a refund for the old one. Upgrading overall, the current CPU should remain sufficient for at least two more years unless you plan heavier workloads.
Lastly, the case selection was discussed with options such as Corsair RM1000e and RM850e, along with RAM recommendations.
I just selected the most affordable components to finish your upgrade path. You might also want to check Sapphire. XFX and Sapphire are similar to what EVGA and Galaxy/KFA2 were for Nvidia's offerings. XFX supported Nvidia's products but left after the GTX4000 issues, switching to AMD chips instead.
If you're focusing on ray tracing, then Nvidia is the better choice right now. At the moment, AMD and Nvidia's drivers are still developing. Historically, AMD's drivers had problems, but Nvidia has also stepped up to compete in that area.
Your PSU should be able to manage the GPU no matter what you choose. The real bottleneck isn't the right term—1440p should work fine. But if you're aiming for higher resolutions or more demanding games and developers aren't optimizing their code, you'll need to upgrade your system.
RAM: Kingston FURY 32GB KIT DDR4 3600MHz CL16
- already operational
GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 Ti EAGLE OC SFF 16G
STORAGE: currently no changes planned, as storage isn’t the priority...
I have a few concerns though. We discussed the PSU and it should still be suitable with either GPU we mentioned. I researched a bit and found the RM850x (2018) version – although purchased in 2021, it’s still around 4-5 years old.
My first question is whether it’s still advisable to use it despite its age.
If it’s still okay to use:
Second question concerns the GPU’s included adapter for 12+4 pin into 2x 8 pin PCIe. The cables provided with the PSU originally are PCIe cables with a rather unattractive daisy-chain appearance at the GPU end (I know I’d have to use two separate cables instead, which would look poor). This makes me want to purchase new PCIe cables, but I noticed Corsair offers cables labeled as type 4 or type 5 – I’m unsure which one to choose for compatibility. Could you assist with that?
If it’s not suitable to use:
Please suggest a new PSU that includes a native connector for the GPU without requiring an adapter.
It's true, I didn't need to go beyond 16GB of RAM since it works well for games now.