Hey everyone! I'm looking to upgrade my PC and could really use some advice. Here are my current specs:
- GPU: RX 9070 XT - PowerColor Red Devil
- CPU: Intel i5-13600KF
- Motherboard: MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI
- RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000MHz
- PSU: NZXT C1000 (Gold)
- Cooling: MSI MAG Coreliquid C360 with 10 Lian Li SL Wireless fans (9 regular + 1 LCD)
- Storage: 2x2TB drives
- I'm running three monitors: a 1440p 360Hz, a 1440p 240Hz, and a 1080p 144Hz.
I'm thinking of upgrading the CPU, but I'm unsure which one would be better. I guess I'd also need to change the motherboard for certain options. I want to get new water cooling with an LCD screen, and while I considered going for full Lian Li, I've seen mixed reviews. I'm also looking at the Hydroshift LCD and the Tryx Panorama 360 ARGB, should I go for that? Are there any other components you recommend? Thanks a lot for your help!
1 Answer
Honestly, your build looks fantastic! If you're looking to upgrade, consider the i7-14700K for around $300. It fits well with your motherboard. The i9s require a lot of power, so think twice about that unless you really need the extra juice. Just keep in mind, the i5-13600 is already fantastic for multitasking and gaming, especially with those monitors. If your main usage is gaming + multitasking (like streaming and browsing), you might not see a huge boost with a more expensive CPU.
Thanks for the insights! I'm mainly multitasking while gaming, so I wasn't sure if it'd be worth the upgrade.