Upgrades
Upgrades
Right now my setup includes those components: a 2700X CPU, a cryogenic H7 cooler, an MSI B450m motherboard, MSI B450m Gaming Plus RAM (Gskill Ripjaws 16GB 3200MHz), a Gigabyte Windforce RTX 2080 GPU, a Corsair RM 750 Gold case, and an NZXT H500 enclosure. Storage isn’t the focus here, so I omitted it. You’re looking to upgrade to the parts listed below—maybe even a ROG Strix Helios case? Anyone with better ideas or alternatives would be helpful.
budget and workload? The board seems overpriced with little real value. An X570 Tomahawk or Unify could be just as effective and often cheaper. I recommend holding off until Zen 3 arrives and see what it brings. The 2700X still works well, if not better.
Hello, consider an alternative phrasing such as this:
PCPartPicker provides a part list categorized by type, along with item details and pricing. For example, the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz processor costs $429.00 on Amazon, paired with the Scythe CPU cooler for $59.99. The MSI B550-A ATX motherboard is listed at $139.99, while G.Skill Ripjaws V memory comes in at $134.99. All prices encompass shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts, bringing the total to $763.97. This information was generated by PCPartPicker on August 14, 2020.
You already have a solid setup, so for a more obvious boost I recommend holding off until the Ryzen 4000 arrives later this year. Avoid that motherboard unless it offers features cheaper alternatives lack. If you spot the MSI X570 Tomahawk near $200, it’s a great choice and cuts costs. As for the ROG case, from what I know, they tend to be expensive and overly complex, which can hurt cooling performance; but if you value style and are comfortable with the price, it’s worth considering.
This rig is designed for specific applications, aiming to address particular challenges. You're looking for solutions that improve performance or resolve existing problems.
Thanks for the update, budget isn’t an issue—mostly about gaming. I have plenty of money to spend. The challenge is I have two 1440p monitors and a 1080p setup, which can make it tough to keep up with my 2700x resolution during games. The RAM upgrade came after realizing the CPU cooler would need a boost since the 3900x might overheat more than the 2700x, and I’m still unsure if there’s enough room in my current case.
I receive 120 fps in CSGO while keeping everything on low settings using a 2080. Something seems off, but if I do it now that I earn money and live at home without big monthly expenses, I won’t have to worry about spending later. Do you know anything about the release dates? I haven’t heard any myself.