Need assistance with your CPU upgrade? Let me help you with the details.
Need assistance with your CPU upgrade? Let me help you with the details.
It seems you've recently upgraded your PC with a new RX 6700 XT and Ryzen 5 5600 X, but you're facing a CPU bottleneck. The latest chips are now pinless, making it tough to find compatible options that fit your motherboard. You were hoping for some guidance on pinned CPUs, noting the 5600X cost around £150 and planning to spend up to £200 on an upgrade. Thanks for sharing your experience!
You don’t get a good upgrade for £200; the 5800X3D is the best option. What games are you enjoying that make you think you’re high-end? A 5600X won’t have trouble with a 6700 XT unless you’re playing esports at low quality or 1080p.
Don't rely solely on those calculators. What's your GPU utilization? If it stays under 95% most of the time, you're likely free from bottlenecks. There could be a minor issue with 1080p, but it's not a cause for concern. AMD is rumored to soon release the 5500X3D and 5700X3D, while the 5700X3D and the existing 5800X3D are the only viable AM4 upgrades at the moment. Have you thought about upgrading to a 1440p display? The 5600X won't create a bottleneck with a 6700XT on a 1440p screen.