I recently built my first PC and I'm wondering if I should consider upgrading any parts within the next year. I already asked in a subreddit in my country, and some users said my setup is fine, suggesting I can just add one more SSD. Here are my specs: I'm running an AMD Ryzen 5 7600 processor, a Gigabyte B650 Aero G motherboard, with 32GB of DDR5 RAM (2x16) at 6000MHz. My storage includes a 1TB Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe SSD and I have an XFX Radeon RX 7800 Challenger GPU with 16GB of VRAM. The setup is cooled by a Raidmax Infinitas 240ARGB cooler, housed in a Thermaltake V200 TG RGB case, powered by a Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 850W PSU. I gather it's a solid budget build for gaming at 2K resolution. Some friends suggest I should upgrade to a Ryzen 7800X3D CPU, but I feel my current one is doing okay. Is there a better alternative? I've also heard differing opinions on my case's airflow, so I'd love some advice. Thanks, and I'll check back tomorrow!
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Honestly, it sounds like your PC is well-equipped for a while! Many gamers are still using older GPUs and CPUs with great success. If you're comfortable with medium to high settings in modern games, there's really no pressing need to upgrade just yet. Instead of spending money on the CPU, you might be better off investing in some nice peripherals or even a better monitor if you haven't already. That's what can really enhance your gaming experience!
Wait, really? I thought my CPU was underwhelming since all my gamer buddies say I should definitely upgrade to an X3D model.