Consider upgrading Build AdviceUpgrade from Ryzen 2700 to AMD or Intel in October 2023.
Consider upgrading Build AdviceUpgrade from Ryzen 2700 to AMD or Intel in October 2023.
Why You’re Considering an Upgrade:
The Bluetooth module on my Fatal1ty X470 Gaming-ITXac is still malfunctioning even after swapping the WiFi/BT USB device, which leads to random BSODs. The USB device isn’t being recognized in Windows 11 Device Manager, and the BSOD persists. I’ve switched to a Bluetooth 5.3 dongle, but the issues remain. Now I’m thinking about upgrading.
ASRock > Fatal1ty X470 Gaming-ITX/ac
This model supports AMD AM4 Socket Ryzen™ 2000, 3000, 4000 G-Series, and 5000 series desktop processors. It also supports DDR4 3466+ (with overclocking), 1 PCIe 3.0 x16, and offers HDMI and DisplayPort graphics output. Audio includes a 7.1 CH HD codec and Creative Sound Blaster™ Cinema 5. It supports SATA3, Ultra M.2, and other components.
Website & Purchase Info:
I bought it around October-November 2023, within a budget of about $1000 before rebates or shipping. Usage is mainly for gaming (Civ6, Battlefield, Simcity, Cyberpunk), web browsing, Netflix, and testing with a VM.
Monitor Status:
I don’t need a monitor.
Potential Upgrades:
- Motherboard (AMD or Intel?)
- CPU (overclocking not desired)
- Graphics (SLI or Crossfire)
- Power supply (currently Corsair 650W PSU)
- RAM (planning to keep current setup)
- Storage (DDR4 16GB x2, G.Skill F4-3600C18-16GVK)
- Case (prefer ATX, Wi-Fi 6E support, no need for RGB)
Current setup:
- RTX2070, 1TB PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD, 8TB HDD
- Corsair 650W PSU
- DDR4 16GB RAM
- Existing monitor resolution: 2560x1080
Additional notes:
I’m considering repurposing the machine if needed, but I’m not sure where to start.
Budget-friendly CPU options available.
https://www.centralfield.com/product/cpuinti5-13500/
Intel® Core™ i5-13500 Processor (24M Cache, up to 4.80 GHz) - Detailed product specs, features, and tech info.
www.intel.com