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The local shop claimed your RTX 3060 isn't compatible because your system is outdated. Is that accurate?

The local shop claimed your RTX 3060 isn't compatible because your system is outdated. Is that accurate?

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AnnKa03
Member
120
09-01-2021, 10:28 PM
#1
I had been using a used RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB RAM for four months before everything stopped working and the computer would not boot. After trying it on a local shop, they said it only worked once out of ten attempts and that my system was too old and incompatible, suggesting a full upgrade. My GTX 1060 is still functional but I can't use the RTX. It's a gift I received. Mobo: Asus Z97-Deluxe PCI-Express 3.0 (8.0 GT/s)
CPU: Intel i7-4470 @ 3.40 GHz, 3401 Mhz, 4 Cores, 8 Logical Processors
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB
RAM: Kingston 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3 933MHz
PSU: Thermaltake Smart M 750w
Any suggestions? Should I upgrade the whole PC to run the RTX? It's strange how my system worked for a while with the RTX but then suddenly stopped.
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AnnKa03
09-01-2021, 10:28 PM #1

I had been using a used RTX 3060 Ti with 8GB RAM for four months before everything stopped working and the computer would not boot. After trying it on a local shop, they said it only worked once out of ten attempts and that my system was too old and incompatible, suggesting a full upgrade. My GTX 1060 is still functional but I can't use the RTX. It's a gift I received. Mobo: Asus Z97-Deluxe PCI-Express 3.0 (8.0 GT/s)
CPU: Intel i7-4470 @ 3.40 GHz, 3401 Mhz, 4 Cores, 8 Logical Processors
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB
RAM: Kingston 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3 933MHz
PSU: Thermaltake Smart M 750w
Any suggestions? Should I upgrade the whole PC to run the RTX? It's strange how my system worked for a while with the RTX but then suddenly stopped.

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HetYoshiTeam
Member
164
09-02-2021, 01:24 AM
#2
Your system's main component would be this;
Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart M 750w
Any Thermaltake PSU from the Smart line is intended for disposal.
For your shop, the platform requires an update because your GPU options are limited. You may consider moving your RTX 3060Ti to another functional system with a stable PSU that provides 650W total, and check if the RTX 3060 Ti still functions properly.
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HetYoshiTeam
09-02-2021, 01:24 AM #2

Your system's main component would be this;
Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart M 750w
Any Thermaltake PSU from the Smart line is intended for disposal.
For your shop, the platform requires an update because your GPU options are limited. You may consider moving your RTX 3060Ti to another functional system with a stable PSU that provides 650W total, and check if the RTX 3060 Ti still functions properly.

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Arnaer
Member
126
09-09-2021, 07:52 PM
#3
If the 3060 functioned for four months then the shop claiming your PC is "too old" would prompt me to seek another service provider. As I see it, your system is operational with a more recent GPU – which is favorable. Check Reliability History/Monitor and Event Viewer; either tool might have recorded some error codes, warnings, or details prior to or during the first failure.
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Arnaer
09-09-2021, 07:52 PM #3

If the 3060 functioned for four months then the shop claiming your PC is "too old" would prompt me to seek another service provider. As I see it, your system is operational with a more recent GPU – which is favorable. Check Reliability History/Monitor and Event Viewer; either tool might have recorded some error codes, warnings, or details prior to or during the first failure.

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adamgames2016
Member
133
09-10-2021, 10:37 AM
#4
I would consider swapping the existing system, as the 4th generation model was released 12 years ago. For similar performance at a lower cost, the 13th generation is an option since I haven’t found affordable motherboards compatible with BIOS Flashback for the 14th generation. It might also work with an i5 or i7 processor. The 12700K is inexpensive but would require a CPU cooler to use effectively.

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i3-13100 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor
($122.50 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z790-S WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($79.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($59.79 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: MSI MAG A650GL 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX
($86.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $479.24
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts

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adamgames2016
09-10-2021, 10:37 AM #4

I would consider swapping the existing system, as the 4th generation model was released 12 years ago. For similar performance at a lower cost, the 13th generation is an option since I haven’t found affordable motherboards compatible with BIOS Flashback for the 14th generation. It might also work with an i5 or i7 processor. The 12700K is inexpensive but would require a CPU cooler to use effectively.

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i3-13100 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor
($122.50 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z790-S WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($79.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($59.79 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: MSI MAG A650GL 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX
($86.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $479.24
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts

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2025-03-13 16:27 EDT-0400

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_KotoVasa_
Member
197
09-16-2021, 05:04 PM
#5
Thanks for the feedback! I selected these components because they best fit the requirements.
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_KotoVasa_
09-16-2021, 05:04 PM #5

Thanks for the feedback! I selected these components because they best fit the requirements.

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LucarioL
Member
200
09-17-2021, 11:37 AM
#6
He sets up this build for a smooth upgrade path, allowing you to choose a good motherboard and power supply first, then add other components later, though this set isn't the best option.
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LucarioL
09-17-2021, 11:37 AM #6

He sets up this build for a smooth upgrade path, allowing you to choose a good motherboard and power supply first, then add other components later, though this set isn't the best option.

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EilaMummo
Member
116
09-17-2021, 01:11 PM
#7
I think it's time to switch to a new platform. It costs more, but it offers a significantly better upgrade route since LGA 1700 is a dead socket.

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor – $184.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 EAGLE AX ATX AM5 – $159.99 @ Amazon
Memory: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 – $79.99 @ Newegg
Storage: Silicon Power UD90 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD – $54.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 750 W – $89.99 @ Amazon
Total: $569.95
Shipping, taxes, and available discounts are included
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2025-03-14 07:52 EDT-0400
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EilaMummo
09-17-2021, 01:11 PM #7

I think it's time to switch to a new platform. It costs more, but it offers a significantly better upgrade route since LGA 1700 is a dead socket.

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor – $184.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 EAGLE AX ATX AM5 – $159.99 @ Amazon
Memory: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 – $79.99 @ Newegg
Storage: Silicon Power UD90 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD – $54.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 750 W – $89.99 @ Amazon
Total: $569.95
Shipping, taxes, and available discounts are included
Created by PCPartPicker
2025-03-14 07:52 EDT-0400

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Phoenix1477
Junior Member
17
09-17-2021, 08:50 PM
#8
i7-4770k quad core with hyperthreading
i3-13100 quad core with hyperthreading, and quite affordable.
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compar...-1...-i7-12700K
Getting good value remains the 12700k model, priced near $200, though a Ryzen 7700X is also an option. It depends on whether you need immediate replacement or something durable for years.
For someone maintaining a system over a decade, upgradability isn't the main concern, as AM5 will likely be outdated then.
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Phoenix1477
09-17-2021, 08:50 PM #8

i7-4770k quad core with hyperthreading
i3-13100 quad core with hyperthreading, and quite affordable.
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compar...-1...-i7-12700K
Getting good value remains the 12700k model, priced near $200, though a Ryzen 7700X is also an option. It depends on whether you need immediate replacement or something durable for years.
For someone maintaining a system over a decade, upgradability isn't the main concern, as AM5 will likely be outdated then.

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Raqet
Member
222
09-19-2021, 06:34 PM
#9
For a system without ever upgrading its CPU, a 12700k remains a great option today.
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Raqet
09-19-2021, 06:34 PM #9

For a system without ever upgrading its CPU, a 12700k remains a great option today.

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Blaster12121
Member
155
10-07-2021, 09:03 AM
#10
I see you're considering this MicroCenter bundle. Think about upgrading your main parts now—like the motherboard and CPU—and don't have to deal with it later. The tax is $400, and the product page links here.
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Blaster12121
10-07-2021, 09:03 AM #10

I see you're considering this MicroCenter bundle. Think about upgrading your main parts now—like the motherboard and CPU—and don't have to deal with it later. The tax is $400, and the product page links here.

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