F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Downside of upgrading older MoBos is reduced performance and compatibility issues.

Downside of upgrading older MoBos is reduced performance and compatibility issues.

Downside of upgrading older MoBos is reduced performance and compatibility issues.

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Lowdes
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11-07-2021, 11:34 PM
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Hello everyone, my setup is a B350 motherboard with a first-gen Ryzen 1700 processor. It’s mostly used for light gaming, so the purchase felt unnecessary compared to a Ryzen 5 back then. I’m considering moving to a third-gen CPU, specifically looking at the 3600X. I’m also thinking about getting a 3070 or a 3060 (or something similar), possibly a Big Navi equivalent. I assume my 3 GHz 1700 might hit some bottlenecks with the 3070—though that seems unlikely unless you have other concerns.

Regarding your main question, would switching to a third-gen CPU mean missing out on any significant improvements? If I stick with a first-gen motherboard for the new CPU, I’d probably avoid extra PCIe Gen 4 cards unless absolutely necessary. Since I mainly play older games or driving sims and don’t do video editing, I wouldn’t expect major performance gains from upgrading the CPU beyond what’s already possible.

As for the 3600X and a 3070, it’s hard to say if it’ll keep up with the chip. The 3070 is still a solid choice, but performance depends on many factors. If you’re worried about spending too much, maybe consider a lower-tier GPU instead. And honestly, if the combination doesn’t feel right, saving some cash could be smart—after all, keeping your options open matters.
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Lowdes
11-07-2021, 11:34 PM #1

Hello everyone, my setup is a B350 motherboard with a first-gen Ryzen 1700 processor. It’s mostly used for light gaming, so the purchase felt unnecessary compared to a Ryzen 5 back then. I’m considering moving to a third-gen CPU, specifically looking at the 3600X. I’m also thinking about getting a 3070 or a 3060 (or something similar), possibly a Big Navi equivalent. I assume my 3 GHz 1700 might hit some bottlenecks with the 3070—though that seems unlikely unless you have other concerns.

Regarding your main question, would switching to a third-gen CPU mean missing out on any significant improvements? If I stick with a first-gen motherboard for the new CPU, I’d probably avoid extra PCIe Gen 4 cards unless absolutely necessary. Since I mainly play older games or driving sims and don’t do video editing, I wouldn’t expect major performance gains from upgrading the CPU beyond what’s already possible.

As for the 3600X and a 3070, it’s hard to say if it’ll keep up with the chip. The 3070 is still a solid choice, but performance depends on many factors. If you’re worried about spending too much, maybe consider a lower-tier GPU instead. And honestly, if the combination doesn’t feel right, saving some cash could be smart—after all, keeping your options open matters.

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SilverCyclone
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11-26-2021, 08:23 AM
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I'm currently using a GPU that supports your request.
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SilverCyclone
11-26-2021, 08:23 AM #2

I'm currently using a GPU that supports your request.

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rayku98
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11-26-2021, 08:59 PM
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R9 380 Yep is quite outdated—it came from an earlier build, making the GPU and CPU eras a bit confusing. My monitor supports 1080P, so I didn’t feel the need for an upgrade. I also didn’t mention planning to switch to a wider ultrawide QHD display, which is why I focused on getting a better GPU.
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rayku98
11-26-2021, 08:59 PM #3

R9 380 Yep is quite outdated—it came from an earlier build, making the GPU and CPU eras a bit confusing. My monitor supports 1080P, so I didn’t feel the need for an upgrade. I also didn’t mention planning to switch to a wider ultrawide QHD display, which is why I focused on getting a better GPU.