I'm considering whether I should upgrade my current PC from AM4 to AM5. The upgrade would involve getting a new CPU, motherboard, and RAM, as the rest of my setup is fairly new (less than a year old). I think I could sell my existing CPU for about £150, the motherboard for £75, and the RAM for £75, which totals £300 back in my pocket. That means the real cost of the upgrade would effectively be around £200 to £400.
I'm looking at options like the 9800X3D (around £400) or the 9600X (about £170), plus 32GB of DDR5 RAM at £120 and an X870 motherboard for £200. Here's a quick rundown of my current PC specs:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor
- **Cooler**: Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX
- **Motherboard**: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4
- **Memory**: 32GB total of Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4-3600
- **Storage**: 1TB WD Blue NVME SSD
- **GPU**: MSI VANGUARD SOC LAUNCH EDITION GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- **Case**: Corsair iCUE LINK 3500X RGB ATX Mid Tower
- **Power Supply**: MSI MAG A850GL 850W 80+ Gold Certified
4 Answers
Honestly, unless you're really chasing better FPS for gaming, I’d stick with your current build for a while longer. It still performs well and can handle most modern games without issue. Maybe just hang tight before jumping into an upgrade.
Since you’re already on an X3D chip, I'd recommend holding off on the upgrade. While there is some performance improvement with the 9800X3D, it might not be worth £400. Keep your cash for now, especially when AM6 is just around the corner.
You might want to sell your AM4 components while they still have decent value. It's like upgrading a GPU; timing can make a big difference. But ask yourself if you truly need the upgrade? Your existing setup is solid for a few years yet. With that budget, maybe investing in a high-quality 1440p monitor would enhance your experience more than just upgrading parts.
Great suggestion! I already have a 1440p monitor, the Samsung Odyssey G5, so I'll probably just wait for AM6 instead.
Consider getting a 4K monitor instead and save for AM6. Your current 5070 Ti will handle most AAA games well at 4K (though you might have to tweak some settings). Moving from 1440p to 4K would be a huge visual upgrade, and you'd be all set for the next upgrade after that.
Good point! I'm considering just waiting it out until AM6 comes along if my current setup is still good enough.