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I need to fix my SFF PC so I can run current RPGs like Avowed, Clair Obscur, BG3, Dragon's Dogma 2, Ghost of Tsushima at 1440p and 60fps. My right now setup has a Ryzen 2600, 16GB RAM, an RTX 2060 Super, and a Cooler Master NR200P Max with the power supply already installed. If I buy a new GPU, which one would give me enough performance? I need at least more than 8GB of VRAM and DLSS support is great since NVIDIA has it first, but I'm okay with other options too. I don't want a tiny upgrade; I'd rather get a real jump. Should I worry about my CPU being slow? If I change the CPU, I should stick to AM4 and grab a 5700X3D, but is that really needed here? For money, I want the best deal possible while still getting something meaningful.
You need to know the PSU make and model as well as its budget level. I'd get at least a 5700x. Since it only costs $17 more than a 5600, buying that cheaper 5600 is a bad idea. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor ($137.00 @ Amazon) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($67.98 @ Amazon) Total: $204.98 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-05-20 07:54 EDT-0400
Here is the full list of parts included with what comes in the box, plus what I want to upgrade from right now. The motherboard will be a B450 gaming ITX or AC Mini model. My current CPU is a Ryzen 5 2600, but I'm looking at moving up to a Ryzen 7 5700X3D because it costs about $215 in my country. Since the AM4 socket closes out soon, I think upgrading to this gaming chip makes sense for best performance. Otherwise, switching motherboards feels too much of a hassle. The RAM will be two sticks of DDR4 running at 2666 MHz, but I plan to switch them to 16 GB sticks at 3600 MHz. My graphics card is an RX 7800 XT; ideally, I'd like something better like a 4070 Ti Super, but the prices are way too high right now. I can still find an RX 7800 XT for around $485. For power, I'll use a Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold unit.
I'm stuck on a choice about buying a graphics card. Here are the best deals I saw for these models: My top pick is the RX 9070 XT, which costs $728 (the official list price was supposed to be $600). Next up is the RX 9070 at $677 (MSRP $550). That's why I started thinking about buying an older card like the RX 7800 XT for $485 because it was cheaper than its list price. Then I checked the RTX 4070 super and found it on sale for $613. Now I'm confused. Should I really want to buy a card that is overpriced at this point? I keep getting stuck on these thoughts, which makes me feel like I can't decide.
Do you really think a 3600 ram works better than the usual 3200? I don't know if it's safe or not, but I should probably check the specs first because things like that can be tricky for people who aren't sure.
The official speed limit for Zen+ processors is 2933 MT/s, while the newer Zen2 and Zen3 support go up to 3200 MT/s. I am running a Ryzen 5800X3D paired with 3600 MT/s RAM. Even though your 2600 series chips might handle between 3000 and 3200 MT/s, the rest of the line probably won't reach that high unless you mean something specific. Most processors in the 5000 series can easily hit 3800+ MT/s with slightly looser timing settings, so a 3600 MT/s run is usually very stable for them.
The CPU and motherboard probably have built-in settings that let them run at high speeds, but it's very likely the mother will slow down the system if you try to push for a 3600 speed rating.