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Question PC Build 2023 - Upgrading my old Build

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sammi82
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10-08-2021, 08:38 AM
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Hello everyone,
The community has been incredibly supportive in the past, so I’m reaching out again. I’m considering an upgrade for my existing system, which was built in 2018.
I’m trying to find a solution that offers the best value for money. I reside in Mumbai, India, and I’m thinking about upgrading due to the recent drop in prices for GPUs and CPUs.

Here’s the list I’ve considered for my next upgrade:
Budget (70,000 INR - 80,000 INR) / (850$ - 975$)
CPU: Ryzen 5 5600X 4.6 ghz
Motherboard: MSI B550M Pro-Vdh WiFi
PSU: Corsair CX-M Series, CX750M, Modular Power Supply, 80 Plus Bronze, Black
GPU: Nvidia GTX 3060 TI / Asus or Gigabyte AMD RX 6700XT (more affordable, higher FPS)
CPU Cooler: DeepCool AK400
Case: Ant Esports ICE-511 MT

I already own some components from my current build that I plan to use in the new one:
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB - 3000 MHz (x2)
HDD: Seagate New BarraCuda 1 TB
SSD: Kingston a400 SSD 120GB

Additionally, I have a micro ATX motherboard from Asus Prime b450 M-A that I’m curious about using instead of the B550. I’ve read about a BIOS upgrade that might help with the 5000 series processors, but I’m unsure if this board will work and whether it can handle the new configuration.

I also know a PSU from Corsair 550 W Bronze, though I suspect it may not be suitable for overclocking since it’s likely to exceed 550W.

I’m aiming for a cost-effective build that doesn’t break the bank but still delivers strong cooling and gaming performance.
I’m open to any advice and happy to learn from your suggestions. Please feel free to adjust the build based on your expertise.

Thank you in advance. May you and your gaming PCs stay cool during this challenging summer. Cheers.
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sammi82
10-08-2021, 08:38 AM #1

Hello everyone,
The community has been incredibly supportive in the past, so I’m reaching out again. I’m considering an upgrade for my existing system, which was built in 2018.
I’m trying to find a solution that offers the best value for money. I reside in Mumbai, India, and I’m thinking about upgrading due to the recent drop in prices for GPUs and CPUs.

Here’s the list I’ve considered for my next upgrade:
Budget (70,000 INR - 80,000 INR) / (850$ - 975$)
CPU: Ryzen 5 5600X 4.6 ghz
Motherboard: MSI B550M Pro-Vdh WiFi
PSU: Corsair CX-M Series, CX750M, Modular Power Supply, 80 Plus Bronze, Black
GPU: Nvidia GTX 3060 TI / Asus or Gigabyte AMD RX 6700XT (more affordable, higher FPS)
CPU Cooler: DeepCool AK400
Case: Ant Esports ICE-511 MT

I already own some components from my current build that I plan to use in the new one:
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB - 3000 MHz (x2)
HDD: Seagate New BarraCuda 1 TB
SSD: Kingston a400 SSD 120GB

Additionally, I have a micro ATX motherboard from Asus Prime b450 M-A that I’m curious about using instead of the B550. I’ve read about a BIOS upgrade that might help with the 5000 series processors, but I’m unsure if this board will work and whether it can handle the new configuration.

I also know a PSU from Corsair 550 W Bronze, though I suspect it may not be suitable for overclocking since it’s likely to exceed 550W.

I’m aiming for a cost-effective build that doesn’t break the bank but still delivers strong cooling and gaming performance.
I’m open to any advice and happy to learn from your suggestions. Please feel free to adjust the build based on your expertise.

Thank you in advance. May you and your gaming PCs stay cool during this challenging summer. Cheers.

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ThatFNaFGamer
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10-08-2021, 11:45 AM
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B450 board should be fine with a 5600X. Just point a fan at the area around the CPU for extra comfort, or get some loose heatsinks and glue them to each VRM chip with thermal adhesive. A small investment that is cheaper than a new motherboard.
I would recommend a larger SSD. You can get 500GB NVMe drives quite cheaply and 1TB aren't too far behind either.
Memory speed is a little low, but should be alright. You could try some memory overclocking to get that to run at 3200.
6700XT is the superior card certainly.
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ThatFNaFGamer
10-08-2021, 11:45 AM #2

B450 board should be fine with a 5600X. Just point a fan at the area around the CPU for extra comfort, or get some loose heatsinks and glue them to each VRM chip with thermal adhesive. A small investment that is cheaper than a new motherboard.
I would recommend a larger SSD. You can get 500GB NVMe drives quite cheaply and 1TB aren't too far behind either.
Memory speed is a little low, but should be alright. You could try some memory overclocking to get that to run at 3200.
6700XT is the superior card certainly.

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