Upgrade options for I7 7700 and 3060 Ti motherboards include compatibility checks and performance enhancements.
Upgrade options for I7 7700 and 3060 Ti motherboards include compatibility checks and performance enhancements.
Hello, birthday is approaching and I wanted to treat my PC a bit. I currently have an alienware motherboard and the original 460W power supply, both of which I’d like to upgrade soon. Since my new case (pure BSAE 500 FX from Bequiet!) is a solid build and not a branded one, I had to adjust the power button settings a bit and the motherboard lacks RGB headers while the PCIe slots are 8x, which isn’t ideal for my 306TI. The main reason for the motherboard upgrade is that I also want to upgrade the PSU, as the wattage is a bit lower than what my hardware needs. Plus, the cables are a bit short. So, in short—I’m not sure what would be a good motherboard and PSU without spending too much money. I’d really appreciate some advice on this forum, which seems like the best place to ask. P.S. I do stream, so IO is good. Photos show my current setup.
You’d find great offers if you’re open to used models. Besides a solid PCIe connection, what else matters most for your 3060TI?
the original setup was an aroura r6 desktop and the adapter has always been present with a special extra gpu power connector that was connected to the motherboard. even without the adapter, the cables wouldn't reach properly.