Consider Upgrading Your PC in 2024 – Is It Worth It?
Consider Upgrading Your PC in 2024 – Is It Worth It?
the 4070Ti super should be a good middle ground. AMD FSR3 source code is out in the open. You should see FSR3 mods for your fav games popping up soon enough. So i guess the 4070ti Super should be enough for a 2k 165hz panel.
A CPU upgrade to 5800X3D if you feel the frames are not high enough.
your other components are solid choices. I dont see any need to upgrade them.
Exactly my point yes
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You're right to question that. I believe the B450 model doesn't support anything beyond 3k cards, let alone 4k. If I need to upgrade, I'd prefer a system that can handle multiple generations of cards. My current PC is four years old, and my aim was for it to last longer than five years. However, some games are becoming increasingly demanding, which isn't ideal for smooth performance.
Yes, the 5800X3D was on my list initially, but the concerns about overheating and motherboard issues made me reconsider.
It will accommodate a 4070 Ti, since the card should function properly. There is a minor consideration that the 4070 Ti uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while your motherboard supports only PCIe 3.0 x16. This implies the card will operate at 3.0 x16 speeds, but benchmarks suggest it performs nearly identically to a 4.0 version.
You should likely be fine if you stick with the same processor, though there are still upgrade possibilities. You don’t need to completely overhaul your setup.
With this system, especially after four years, you can easily refresh the GPU and possibly the CPU, turning it into a solid machine for new projects. Selling it would undermine the goal of creating a future-proof device.
I believe improving your existing setup by installing a quicker CPU once Zen 6 becomes available would be the best approach.
B450 is limited to PCIE 3.0 only, not 4.0, yet no noticeable difference is apparent. The maximum drop from PCIE 3 to 4 is about 2%, which falls within typical tolerance. A CPU bottleneck wouldn’t be as obvious with a 5800X3D, and it should perform adequately for the next several years. Upgrading would mainly affect the graphics card; otherwise, you’re still in good shape. If you really need a change, consider a graphics card such as an RX 7900 XT or XTX—they offer most of the performance of a 4090 at a lower cost. The XTX provides around 85% of that performance without ray tracing and adds roughly 8GB more VRAM for the same price.
The 5800x3d and the 7900xtx would likely be a good upgrade for you. On PCIe 3 versus 4, most cards don’t show much difference. Of course, you’d still be restricted to PCIe 3 for your NVMe slots, but those slots should still support the newer drives if you plan to use them later. PCIe 3 for NVMe remains faster than SATA, after all.
The current generation of GPUs is among the worst investments, with nVidia products offering poor value and pushing you toward their expensive 4090. AMD shows some improvement but remains inconsistent. If you delay upgrading your existing GPU for another year or so, the upcoming models should provide better benefits. My typical advice is to opt for the xx70 or xx80 nVidia cards or the AMD alternatives you’re considering. nVidia intentionally undermined those options in the 40 series—so avoid them. Consider upgrading your CPU if that’s your main constraint. Use GPU-Z to determine whether your frame rate issues stem from the CPU or the GPU itself, which may be idling or overheating.
If you’re looking to save on a card, the poster seems accurate about this generation not being outstanding. However, with a 1440p or a high-end 1080p GPU, the RX 6800xt might be worth considering. I recently purchased an ASRock Phantom gaming version through Newegg for $439 on sale, and it’s currently listed again at $449.
For a 6800xt, you won’t get as strong ray tracing as the 7800xt or 4070, but in terms of raw performance, it’s comparable to those models. Some of the non-xt cards are already around $400. This generation offers the best value for money if you’re lucky enough to find a good deal.