I've had my gaming rig set up since 2019-2020, and with my recent upgrade to a WQHD 165Hz monitor, I'm feeling like it's time for a GPU and possibly CPU upgrade (and maybe even RAM?). I'm looking to swap out my AMD Ryzen 7 3700X for a Ryzen 7 5700X and replace my Gigabyte Radeon RX 5700 XT with an Inno3D GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. I'm also considering boosting my RAM from 16GB to 32GB. What's on my mind is whether this upgrade is a good idea and if there are any issues I should watch out for. I've confirmed the new CPU and GPU are available at my local shop with good pricing. I just need to make sure my motherboard BIOS is updated to at least version 7A40vAG. Any thoughts? Also, I'm not clear on whether I really need the extra RAM for gaming, as I've been playing titles like Cyberpunk and The Finals, and I'm thinking of trying out Battlefield 6 if the beta looks promising. I've found this community helpful in the past, and I'd love any input!
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The RTX 5070 does sound like a solid option too! Just keep in mind that it has more VRAM (12GB vs. 8GB on the 5060 Ti) but might not be worth the extra €150 if you're on a budget. As for PCIe generations, unless you upgrade your motherboard, you're capped at PCIe 3.0. The difference might not noticeably impact performance unless you're doing really high-end tasks. If you're solely gaming, the 5060 Ti should suffice for a good while!
Honestly, the main thing to consider is your budget. Since you're looking at a €600 GPU and CPU combo, it sounds reasonable! Upgrading to the RTX 5060 Ti should give you a nice boost in performance, especially with ray tracing support. Plus, if your motherboard supports it, keeping your BIOS updated is key to avoiding compatibility issues. You might not *need* the extra RAM for the games you mentioned, but having 32GB can help with multitasking or future-proofing your setup. Just make sure you stick with low-profile RAM to fit in your mini-ITX case, like you did last time!
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