The current system is seeking upgrade recommendations.
The current system is seeking upgrade recommendations.
The main question is why you believe you need an upgrade. How is your current PC performing? Or are you just feeling the urge to change? Do you have a budget?
Budget matters a lot.
For the Corsair power supply I own an 850 watt model and am quite satisfied with it.
The poster you mentioned is accurate if you’re aiming for the top gaming CPU on an AM4 platform, definitely choose the 5800x3d. But if you’re on a tighter budget, the 5700x is a solid choice under $200 and should help you beat the 1700x you already have. Even a 5600/5600x would be a welcome upgrade in games.
Regarding other gaming power supplies, I’ve only heard of them but they seem generic and lack specific names. Consider upgrading with a better unit.
I agree to get a new RAM kit. A 32GB DDR4 3200 should cost around $50 to $60.
As for the GPU, do you have an 5700xt? From what I’ve learned, these are similar to an RX 6600 xT or RTX 3060 12GB. In my view, for a meaningful upgrade you’d need at least an RX 6800/6800XT or higher, or possibly the 4070 and above. But you might notice your 5700xt reacts a bit more when the CPU speeds up.
Done, hope that simplifies it enough.
I started having problems with my video card, i.e. while playing COD MW3 video crashed several times, lowered the graphics settings crashed again, also had some issues with Star Citizen with jittering, etc.
and of course, there's always that itch to improve lol.
Budget isn't an issue, but with that in mind, I know full well that the latest and greatest isn't always the best and the most expensive item is rarely the best out there. Hence the reason I come to the forums is to get an idea of what is really the best bang for the buck.
I'm evaluating the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 8-core, 16-thread model or considering the Ryzen 9 5950X 4th Gen 16-core, 32-thread option. Is there a specific reason to choose the 7 over the 9? The setup includes two G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 modules totaling 64 GB, a CORSAIR RMx Series RM1000x 80 PLUS Gold fully modular ATX power supply, and an XFX Speedster MERC310 AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX 24GB PCI Express 4.0 graphics card.
The 5800x3d suits a gaming PC well. The additional cores in the 5950x aren’t essential unless you’re handling heavy multitasking or content creation.
7900xtx performs more like an RTX 4080 in terms of speed compared to the 4070ti, making it the stronger choice.
Another factor is the 4070ti has only 12GB of VRAM, which is acceptable now but may require you to lower settings sooner in more demanding games.
I heard a friend upgrade from an RTX 3090 to a 7900xtx and really likes it.
I also use Unreal Engine a lot along with gaming, which is why I was considering the 5950.
Check if your existing motherboard can accommodate the Ryzen 9 and DDR5 RAM. If not, consider upgrading for optimal performance.
Socket am4 will be restricted to ddr4 only. Consider checking benchmarks for the 5800x3d. It’s expected to perform well in gaming and is considered a strong CPU. If you decide to upgrade, you might need to replace the motherboard, CPU, and RAM, especially if you opt for ddr5. The situation is similar to the am5 socket. AM5 and Intel seem to offer better performance for productivity, though the extra cache in the x3d model can benefit games. In that niche, it should still keep up with newer systems. Unfortunately, the am4 socket is nearing the end of its life, and you’re likely to find a solid upgrade now or invest in something newer for potentially better gains.
Let me ask, do you have a microcenter nearby? If yes, it could be worth visiting. For instance, if you’re open to Intel options, they offer a package like an i9 12900k, z790 board, and 32GB ddr5 for $399.99. That’s what they’re promoting locally.
Of course, newer models exist, but they seem like a good deal. They also provide the Ryzen 9 7900x, B650 board (which is mid-range), and 64GB ddr5 for $599.99. That’s a reasonable price point, isn’t it?
Personally, I’ve always preferred building AMD systems, but this year I chose an i5 12600k, z690 board, and so far I’m quite satisfied.
I really wish I could have done it, but the closest microcenter is more than four hours away in Houston.
I've always been a fan of AMD, so I was thinking about getting a Mobo upgrade with DDR5. But I'm not sure if people believe the upgrade is worth it right now.
You could search for YouTube videos comparing DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. There’s usually a small distinction, though it might not always be significant.