I'm currently using an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 along with a Radeon RX 5700, both of which I bought back in 2019. I have them installed on a Tomahawk B450 motherboard, and I'm considering an upgrade. I'm eyeing a Ryzen 5 9600X priced at $200 and a Radeon RX 7700 XT for $399. Are these good choices, or can I find better deals? Thanks for your help!
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If you're thinking about the 9600X, keep in mind you'll need a new motherboard and RAM because it's an AM5 CPU that uses DDR5. So the total upgrade cost will be closer to $550 after including those parts, not just the CPU. Just something to think about!
Regarding the 7700 XT for $400, I'd suggest holding off since the 9060 XT with 16 GB is frequently available for less and offers better ray tracing and FSR 4 support. If you're upgrading from an AM4 platform, consider the 5700X3D as a solid alternative too!
Thanks for the heads-up! I'm trying to balance price with performance here, so the 5700X3D sounds like a good option.
Oh, I didn't realize it wouldn't work with my Tomahawk B450! That's super helpful, thanks!