What are the upgrade options recommendations?
What are the upgrade options recommendations?
Morning,
Could you share some guidance on the best upgrade sequence for CPU and GPU? I’m looking to stay within a reasonable budget (under £400 each) and need recommendations one at a time. I also appreciate any advice beyond this specific setup.
I use it daily, enjoy gaming, and want better performance and frame rates.
My current setup includes:
Motherboard - B550 Gaming Edge Wifi
CPU - 5600x
GPU - RX5700
RAM - 16GB DDR4
Monitor is an LG 43-inch TV.
Thank you in advance!
Consider increasing your budget slightly.
https://www.scan.co.uk/products/xfx...ci...0mhz-boost
PSU? Age, brand, watts.
Tell me about your present performance and the desired target. Are you aiming for more frames per second or better quality settings? The top choice for gaming is the R9 5950X. A slightly more affordable yet improved alternative is the R7 5800X3D. For something under 400, the XFX Speedster is a good option: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...gb...-67xtyjfdv
You should consider adding another 50 and choose the 7800XT: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...de...330-02-20g
What kinds of games are you interested in playing? Fast-paced action titles require high-performance graphics cards. Games focused on CPU performance benefit from faster single-threaded CPU speeds. Try this easy method: Play your usual games, but reduce the resolution and visual effects. This will put more strain on the graphics card. An increase in FPS suggests your CPU can handle better graphics settings. If your FPS remains unchanged, it likely means your CPU is the limiting factor. For a noticeable graphics upgrade, look for a significant improvement or you might not see the expected results. Check the top-tier cards listed in Tom's GPU hierarchy chart: Steer clear of cards that are overclocked by the factory—your PSU might struggle. You’ll get good value regardless of price when comparing AMD and NVIDIA. As an AMD user, it’s best to stick with AMD products. There’s a learning curve involved. Current motherboards don’t offer substantial CPU upgrades; you can add more threads but not much in single-thread speed. Consider running the cpu-Z benchmark on your 5600X: You should see a score around 624: https://valid.x86.fr/bench/76rkw4 Some may prefer the 5800X3D if you only play games and don’t multitask.
Reduce detail settings to low and check the desired FPS. If it meets expectations, consider upgrading. My 6800xt is essentially the older 7800xt with similar performance and remains a solid choice. Unless you’re heavily multitasking, an upgrade might not be necessary. A 5800x3d could offer slight improvements.
The 5700X3D provides a slight cost reduction while maintaining comparable performance. The 6750XT is an excellent 1080p card, though it's recommended to hold off for the upcoming next-gen Nvidia/AMD GPUs this Christmas. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor (£218.99 @ Amazon UK) Video Card: XFX Speedster QICK 319 Core Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB Video Card (£308.37 @ Amazon UK) Total: £527.36 Prices cover shipping, taxes, and available discounts Created by PCPartPicker 2024-05-13 20:21 BST+0100