Upgraded Build AdviceUpgrade PC (focus on GPU/CPU) from 2020 around €1.100

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Toyo_

09-08-2020, 08:40 PM #1

Hi!
I would very much appreciate your input as I am looking to upgrade my
current Pc
that I built in 2020 (with Upgrade from 16 to 32 RAM in 2022 and additional HDD and SSD in 2023).
Approximate Purchase Date:
No Rush, so if it is sensible to wait I am very willing to do so for up to half a year, but of course I'd prefer to play sooner than later.
Budget Range:
soft limit ~1k€, unless there is a good reason
System Usage from Most to Least Important (est. distrubution in %):
- 20% Running FoundryVVT (Hosting locally, manage and filter through 1TB of files for TTRPG Sessions (hence the storage upgrade))
- 70% Gaming (see below)
- 10% Some Excel/Word Stuff (very basic, tracking spending, etc.), Browsing, Movie/YT while gaming
About Gaming:
I don't play FPS or Racing games, mostly I tend to play Strategy (Old World, Baldurs Gate 3) or Cozy Games (Stardew Valley MC (without shaders, playing with modpack on LAN with gf with my PC being the server)) aswell as a selection of non demanding random indie-esque/smaller Games (Slay the Spire, Another Crabs Treasure).
Sometimes I do want to play more demanding games (Dragons Dogma 2, Elden Ring, Cyberpunk) and I would like to run them at medium to high settings, with a "guranteed" framerate of at least 60, ideally of course more.
Are you buying a monitor:
No, I am happy with my current setup and playing at FullHD with 144hz.
Parts to Upgrade:
I feel that only the GPU, maybe the CPU need an upgrade.
Depending on how AM4 is looking over the next years I thought it might make sense to upgrade it now once for the next 4-5 years and get a new Motherbord in the next cycle.
Do you need to buy OS:
No.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
No preference, cautious about used e. g. ebay or small/unknown sites
Location:
Germany, Hamburg
Parts Preferences:
AMD, mostly because I've had good experience and feel that it might be benefical to have CPU and GPU from the same company, but willing to be educated, especially if it saves money.
Overclocking:
I always say maybe but never do it
Multiple GPUs:
From what I understand this isn't really done? Tho I will have my still function GPU
Your Monitor Resolution:
1920x1080, 144hz (Main one)
Additional Comments:
As I mostly play less demanding games and only on occasion want to play more demanding ones, I don't want to spend too much money, but at the same time I really do not want to upgrade more often then every 4-5years, so I am fine to "futureproof" to a degree. From my research I am currently gravitating to a Radeon RX9070XT and either Ryzen 7 5800X or Ryzen 7 5700X3D, but I am not set on them.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:
I slowly feel the age of my GPU showing, with games like Dragons Dogma 2, BG3 or even Cyberpunk not running smoothly (sub 60FPS) at mid settings and therefore I slowly feel locked out of trying new-ish games like EldenRing.
Also it feels like my GPU is crashing out randomly every couple of months when doing things as tabbing out of games etc. (Black Screen, Driver re-install needed after forced restart).
Thank you!

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Remigiusz1991

09-15-2020, 03:49 PM #2

with the same information but a different structure:

A similar list appears below:

PC Part Selection
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor
(€231.86 at Caseking)
CPU Cooler:
Noctua NH-U12S 55 CFM CPU Cooler
(€0.00)
Motherboard:
MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Board
(€0.00)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 RAM
(Bought for €0.00)
Storage:
Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVMe SSD
(Bought for €0.00)
Samsung 870 Evo 2 TB 2.5" SSD
(Store: Crucial)
Storage:
Seagate Barracuda Compute 8 TB 3.5" HDD
(Store: Samsung)
Storage:
Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 9070 16 GB Graphics Card
(€699.00 at Amazon Deutschland)
Case:
Fractal Design Define 7 ATX Mid Tower Case
(Bought for €0.00)
Power Supply:
Fractal Design Ion Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Unit
(€129.90 at Amazon Deutschland)
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit
(Purchased for €0.00)
Monitor:
AOC C24G1 24.0" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Curved Display
(Purchased for €0.00)
Dell P2419H 23.8" 1920 x 1080 60 Hz Monitor
(€0.00)
Dell P2419H 23.8" 1920 x 1080 60 Hz Monitor
(Purchased for €0.00)
Cost Summary:
€1060.76
All prices reflect shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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CyrusTheGreat

09-26-2020, 12:11 AM #3

There is always something that restricts performance in games. Consider CPU or GPU. Try this basic experiment: Execute your games while reducing resolution and visual effects. This can slightly strain the graphics card. An increase in FPS suggests your CPU is capable of handling better graphics settings. If your FPS remains unchanged, it likely means your CPU is the bottleneck. If you believe your graphics are limited, upgrading the GPU is advisable. A PSU upgrade is also recommended; 550w might be insufficient. Upgrading an AMD GPU on an AMD processor isn't beneficial—Nvidia works well. Tom is working on updating their GPU configuration chart. Here’s the latest information: I think at 1080P you might be more constrained by your CPU than you realize. Below are the CPU upgrades your motherboard supports: https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B450-TOM...upport#cpu The 5800X is a solid, affordable upgrade. X3D chips perform well in games but can struggle with other tasks.

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Char1ie_XD

09-26-2020, 04:46 AM #4

I agree with Hellfire's idea regarding the 5700x3d configuration. I opted for another GPU SKU and a different PSU to save some costs.

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thirdeyepl

09-29-2020, 04:15 PM #5

I wouldn't sleep on the 5900XT if you manage to get it at a reasonable price. Unlike its not "T" name reference, this model is a 16C/32T CPU and is only about 3% slower than the pricier 5950X. The X3D version of the 5800 is essentially hard to come by.

The recommendations for graphics and power options are consistently reliable.

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