Upgrade your PC to a Ryzen 3700X processor.
Upgrade your PC to a Ryzen 3700X processor.
Hello everyone, I’m looking to improve my current PC and need some guidance from you all. Here’s what I have so far:
My current setup:
- Ryzen 5 1600 with 3GB RAM
- ASRock A320M-DGS motherboard
- Nvidia GTX1660TI graphics card
- 2x8GB Crucial RAM
- 3TB HDD from Seagate Barracuda
- Corsair 350W power supply
First, I’m thinking about upgrading my CPU to a 3700X. The performance would be a big boost compared to what I have now. Recently, I also upgraded my GPU, so I’m not planning to replace the GTX1660TI just yet—maybe in a year or so.
My biggest challenge is picking a motherboard. I want everything to work well together, but I don’t want to go with an X570. I’m considering X470 or B450 models. Could you advise me on suitable options? I’m aiming for something around 180 dollars, like the Asus PRIME X470-Pro, Gigabyte X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING, or MSI X470 GAMING PRO MAX. I’m not sure if overclocking is necessary, so I’m not after the most high-end cooling features.
Regarding RAM, I plan to use 2x8GB, but I’m unsure about the best speed. I’ve seen 3000MHz and 3200MHz options, but I’m not sure if a faster RAM really makes a difference. Will the BIOS updates work with these boards? Are there any brands I should avoid?
Lastly, I need a small SSD for Windows 10 to speed up boot times. Do you think there’s a difference between a standard Samsung EVO and an M.2 M.2 SSD? I really hope you can help me with this.
Thanks in advance,
Jelle from the Netherlands
Don't choose the MSI model, personally I prefer Asus or Gigabyte boards. AsRock also offers reliable options. Faster RAM means better speed. Usually, opt for the highest performance you can afford. The difference between M.2 and 2.5" is minimal with SATA drives, and for smaller drives, a high-performance drive isn't necessary; larger drives perform better. I'd question the need for a 350-watt power supply. A 3700x might be overkill; a 3600 should suffice. Welcome to the forum.
Thanks! I plan to replace my PSU with a 700W model, though it’s an older unit. The 3700X offers better core count and overall performance.
Was das ein fertiges System sein? Deine Sorgen um den Stromversorger sind verständlich. Vermeide es, einen zufälligen 700W-PSU zu kaufen. Welches Budget und in welchem Land hast du für die weiteren Verbesserungen eingeplant? Du kannst gute MSI B450-Boards für etwa 100 Dollar finden, und der ASUS Prime X570 kostet dort nur 160 Dollar. Wenn du wirklich eine langfristige Lösung willst, wäre ein Wechsel durchaus sinnvoll.
I reside in The Netherlands. Purchased this PC from a friend who assembled it. I aimed for improved performance in games, so I replaced the 1060 with an 1660TI. Sadly, the speed boost didn’t materialize, so after some time I chose to rebuild my system (also because I recently experience many Kernelbase.ddl crashes, possibly hardware-related). I plan to get a new motherboard paired with a new CPU, and I’ll also upgrade my power supply unit. Additionally, I’ll format both hard drives and install a 250GB SSD for Windows. In summary, I want a fresh setup but keep my GPU and HDDs intact. Thanks.
The Asus Prime X570-P costs 184 euros in my country, fitting within my budget. I’m wondering if this inexpensive motherboard will last through the coming years. Would it be better to opt for a higher-quality X470 instead of the cheapest X570? Does that make sense, or should I choose the X570 right away?
Ya he kind of screwed up on the motherboard and power supply... I'd still maybe go for X570, but the B450 max is alright if you aren't into heavy overclocking. *If you find a really good deal on an X470 board it might be worth it, and you have a CPU to do bios flashing already, but if it were me I would just go X570 so you never have to worry about it, the gaming X is also fine german part picker link anyways. You for sure want to make a big jump with the R7 3700X, but there's really no rush unless your current system is breaking down or something. Maybe add some cheap 3600mhz CL16 RAM in the far future, but you can probably just overclock your current kit. https://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/LJxb...0-gaming-x PCPartPicker Part List: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/gTzzMc CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor (€323.90 @ Mindfactory) Motherboard: MSI B450-A PRO MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard (€97.58 @ Amazon Deutschland) Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 11 CM 500 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply (€77.89 @ Mindfactory) Total: €499.37
Thanks for your message! The issue seems to be that I don’t have a RAM kit. Initially, I had 8GB, then added another 8GB used as a motherboard module. Now, my games often crash because of the "Kernelbase.ddl" error. I’m not sure why, but it looks like these two RAM sticks might not be compatible. To simplify: I’m not rushing to buy a new PC, but I’m planning some upgrades soon—maybe around Black Friday. Best regards!
Someone similar to the 3200mhz CL16 works just fine. It won’t be a big issue when you sell your existing items. PCPartPicker list: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/fkqxYH CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor (€323.90 @ Mindfactory) Motherboard: MSI B450-A PRO MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard (€97.58 @ Amazon Deutschland) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (€66.90 @ Amazon Deutschland) Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 11 CM 500 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply (€77.89 @ Mindfactory) Overall cost: €566.27. Shipping, taxes, and discounts are included. Created by PCPartPicker 2019-10-23 02:50 CEST+0200