Need to cut down on delaying tasks...
Need to cut down on delaying tasks...
My build is roughly 8 yrs old. I bought the Ryzen 1800x when it came out. I've been planning to upgrade as far as the 7800x3d but when I heard the Ryzwn 9xxxx were coming, I needed an excuse to wait lol. Here's my "old build." I plan to go all MSI for this one and probably no OC (CPU):
(It's been a while so I forgot the actual names of the components)
Ryzen 1800x
Corsair Hydro AIO cpu cooler 360i
Corsair 1000i PSU
16GB Ryzwn RAM
27" Asus ROG IPS Gsync monitor 1440p monitor
Samsung 1TB NVMe I think Gen3 (I think 920)....still going strong!!!
Asus ROG 1080ti <-----yes! still! Still runs too!
Windows 10
When I play and my daughter plays the sims, it stutters and it stutters when we play American Truck Simulator. One thing that gets me, when I turn on my system, my monitor doesn't even go on. I have to unplug it and plug it back in at which point it does turn on. Looking on forums, it seems like my monitor is on its way out. Another reason to quit procrastinating!
I shouldn't have procrastinated. I see prices are insane!
I've been out of the loop for sometime but I was wondering:
1. Have OLEDs been the go to for gaming?
2. Artic MX still the go to for CPU paste?
3. Sound cards are not really needed? (Though I've been using my monitor's speakers and I have to say, yuck. I did get a USB Creative sound bar and love it!)
The route I was going to go (main new parts) for Amazon Prime day possibilities and probably this summer.....
MSI 700r case
32gbx2 64GB G.skill Ram (on the motherboard compatability list)
Ryzen 9800x3d
MSI 870e Edge mobo
MSI MAG Coreliquid A13 360
MSI A13 360 AIO cpu liquid cooler
Was eyeing the curved MSI montiors
Samsung 990 NVMEe or MSI.....not sure. Not sure of size too
MSI 5070ti Vanguard
Windows 11 of course
For reference, i play, American Truck Simulator, No Mans Sky, Cities Skylines (also CS II at some point), Civ 6, ARA, Sims 4, Planet Coaster 2, Planet Zoo. I might go back to Skyrim.
Thoughts?
When choosing your graphics card and monitor, there are several key factors to consider. If you're committed to NVIDIA solutions, ensuring G-Sync compatibility should be a top priority. For those opting for AMD, investing in FreeSync Premium monitors with unofficial G-Sync support can be beneficial. It's also important to check your cables to guarantee optimal performance. Even the most advanced gaming setup can appear poor if used on a standard 60Hz monitor. A well-matched monitor and graphics card are crucial elements often overlooked but essential for a successful build. Many users keep their monitors longer than their systems, making dual Sync features especially valuable in such cases. When using AMD hardware, additional benefits come from high-quality components, synchronization, and FSR support.
The previous time you performed a fresh Windows installation on that system was several months ago.
You could extend the platform's lifespan by another 2 to 3 years. AM4 still offers solid gaming performance if upgraded to a 5700X3D or 5800 X3D, which support an RTX 4090. However, updating the BIOS, increasing RAM to 32GB, and installing an RX 9070 XT or RTX 5070 TI would keep you in a strong position for several years.
It will be crucial to choose the right motherboard at that time. Some 3xx series boards lack sufficient BIOS chips to upgrade fully into 5xxx without relying on a 2xxx model, as support for 1xxx might be removed later. In certain situations, the maker didn’t even update BIOS compatibility.
The main challenge with the 5800X3D today is its top stack AM4 "gaming" chip. New or used units come at a high price. The 58/59xx models are more practical choices, though not necessarily the ideal ones available. Performance drops to $-FPS and it becomes harder to justify the upgrade compared to the benefits of 7xxx chips. Clearly, there are many factors to consider here, but it’s worth questioning whether spending extra for a 5800X3D on an X370 board is worthwhile, especially if the board may lack features you need. This also raises concerns about RAM compatibility from the 300 chipset for Ryzen, and the trend is shifting toward AM5 in the long run.
I own the Asrock Taichi for the Ryzen 1800x. I believe the 1080ti won’t receive any more updates. I’ve created a wishlist for Prime Day and on Newegg as well, though the prices are impressive! I was browsing Microcenter, Amazon, and Newegg while watching Microcenter.
The items on my wishlist include:
- ryanze 9800x3d
- MSI Edge x870e
- G.Skill NEO Trident Z5 64GB (32x2GB DDR5 6000 PC5 48000 CL30)
- MSI 700r case
- MSI MAG CoreLiquid I360 White CPU AIO cooler
- Samung 990 pro NVME 2GB
- Possibly a Creative Sound card (if compatible)
- Monitor – replacing my 27" Asus ROG 1440p, which only powers on when unplugged. Considering a 32" curved screen, I’m leaning toward IPS and avoiding OLED.
- MSI PSU AI1000p Platinum (currently out of stock or 1000gl)
The motherboard is compatible with a Ryzen 7 5800X3D, offering a solid upgrade route from the 1800X. You'll likely need around three to four BIOS updates, based on your current revision. You can also consider increasing RAM to 32 or 64GB, paired with an RX 9070 XT or 5070 Ti. These modifications will maintain your system's performance for several years. I note that if you still wish to upgrade everything, your list should be manageable.
Indeed. I was thinking the 9800x3d or wait for the new Ryzens in 2026. Maybe I'm just looking for an excuse to hold off. Even though it seems my monitor might be dying, I'm still able to use it and it still works. I don't do work on it. This is strictly my gaming PC. What I have been noticing lately when playing, I've been getting some lag. Though I don't play online games, the fact Im noticing it, is making my OCD turn on.
I just looked up my old motherboard from pcpartpicker- it's the x370 Taichi
My budget...within reason- won't splurge on a RTX 5080/5090 or Ryzen 99xxx3d. No overclocking either.
I was also thinking of going down from Full tower to mid tower.