Consider enhancing your system with a Ryzen 5600X processor.
Consider enhancing your system with a Ryzen 5600X processor.
You're considering a switch from your Ryzen 7 1700 to the newer Ryzen 5000 lineup. You're weighing options like the 5800X or 5600X and thinking about spending the savings on other upgrades, such as RAM. For the motherboard, you're leaning toward the Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro, which fits your past experience with Aorus models. Regarding RAM, you're unsure whether a upgrade is necessary since you're currently using 16GB Corsair Dominator 3000Mhz, but you're aware that higher speeds can benefit the Ryzen 5000 series. You're considering either 32GB at 3200/3600Mhz or 16GB at 3600/4000Mhz, possibly paired with a Ryzen 5800X. Your use case spans both gaming and programming, so 32GB RAM seems reasonable. The GTX 1070 Ti is already in place, and you're not planning further GPU upgrades due to cost. Let me know if this sounds good!
I'm using an Aorus Pro with a 5600x setup so far, it's performing well though there are still some AMD B550 USB concerns that should be resolved soon. It runs smoothly with a 3600mhz case and the 16 corsair LPX. It handles both gaming and productivity tasks nicely—mainly music production with light video editing and image work.
I wouldn't invest in an additional 16GB of RAM since a speed range of 3000 to 4000 MHz wouldn't justify the cost. If I upgraded, I'd stick with 32GB instead of purchasing a brand-new 16GB unit.