Do you have any ideas about this design? (I understand it's unbalanced, but that's the only option I have right now)
Do you have any ideas about this design? (I understand it's unbalanced, but that's the only option I have right now)
CPU - AMD RYZEN 5 7600X
MOBO - ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC, PRIME A620-PLUS WIFI
RAM - 32 GB DDR5-5600 UDIMM KINGSTON
GPU - NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4070 SUPER (code name AD 104-350) TDP 220 W
PSU - 850 watts (80+) Gold
STORAGE - Drive C contains 1 TB internal SSD 2.5, Drive D holds 2 TB or M2 NVME KINGSTON
MONITOR - MSI 1440P 144HZ GSYNC READY
They suggested only upgrading the weak motherboard and CPU would suffice, since the latter lacks sufficient power for high-end 9000 series processors and doesn’t support PCIe 5, which is advantageous for the 50 series GPUs.
Users should format their threads with the information requested in this discussion. *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice* This was adapted from the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I developed it since many people are currently seeking upgrade guidance both here and on the CPU forums, and I believe... Forums. provides some background on your situation, which in turn encourages the community to offer helpful advice. Currently, we lack details about the PSU model, the motherboard condition, or the specifications of your case and cooling setup. I was informed that the only necessary upgrade would be swapping the outdated motherboard and CPU—since the latter has insufficient power for high-end 9000 series processors and doesn’t support PCIe 5, which is advantageous for 50 series GPUs. Interesting, where were you told this?
My tech friend in my hometown and my CPU cooler is an unbeatable Assassin. The PSU brand I believe is Cooler Master.