Upgrades advice ?
Upgrades advice ?
I would simply switch to the newest platform and pick a board that comes with wifi.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor
(£219.99 @ Box Limited)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
(£29.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B850 GAMING X WIFI6E ATX AM5 Motherboard
(£176.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory:
ADATA XPG Lancer Blade 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(£128.54 @ NeoComputers)
Overall Total:
£554.52
Costs cover shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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2025-10-22 22:11 BST+0100
Updated with your expected expenses; a 7800x3d could be an option.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
(£345.01 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
(£29.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B850 GAMING X WIFI6E ATX AM5 Motherboard
(£176.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory:
ADATA XPG Lancer Blade 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(£128.54 @ NeoComputers)
Final Total:
£679.54
Shipping, taxes, and discounts are included where possible
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You must activate the RAM EXPO profile in BIOS. However, since 3200 MT/s is the upper limit for your budget build, the performance might drop and fall back to 2133 MT/s, which offers more stability. This model matches the one I shared earlier, but now available in the UK with pricing in pounds instead of dollars.
It needs to be configured in the bios. It's labeled DOCP in your system menu. The performance gap when using ram at 2133mhz versus its rated speed exceeds 20%, reaching up to 30% in certain gaming situations. Turn on DOCP, try it out, and you'll see the improvement right away.