I'm looking to upgrade my current PC setup, which includes a Ryzen 5 3600, a Radeon RX 5700, and 16 GB of RAM—built back in 2021 for about $1,100. While it has served me well, I've noticed limitations with newer games as they tend to get more demanding. I play on a 4K Sony TV at 60hz, so I'm not chasing high FPS. Right now, I'm struggling to maintain 60fps in games like Borderlands 4 at 1080p. I'm planning to spend around $2,000 on an upgrade, which includes a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, an MSI Pro B840-P Wifi motherboard, and 32 GB of RAM. I want to know if this upgrade will meet my expectations—specifically, will it allow me to play less demanding games at 4K and titles like Borderlands 4, POE 1/2, and The Outer Worlds 2 at 1440p with max settings while maintaining at least 60fps? Also, I forgot to mention I'd be upgrading to an AMD RX 9070 XT with 16GB. Am I making the right call?
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Yes, this upgrade will definitely help! When gaming at higher resolutions, the GPU matters even more than the CPU, so focusing on that is key. While the 7800X3D is powerful, you might want to consider if you can save a bit on the CPU and invest more in the GPU, especially if you're aiming for smooth 1440p or even 4K gaming.
You need to highlight your GPU upgrade because the RX 5700 won't cut it for 4K at 60fps. In my experience, when I had an RX 6700XT with a higher-end CPU, it still struggled with games demanding higher performance. The RX 9070 XT should significantly improve your performance for 4K gaming, so that's a good move!
The 7800X3D with that graphics card should push your gaming experience in the right direction, but consider the specific motherboard—B840 might not be the best option. A better choice could be an upgrade to B850 for more stability. Also, keep in mind that games like Borderlands 4 tend to be poorly optimized, so performance might vary depending on the title you play!
You seem to be on the right track! Just remember, some games are optimized poorly, so don't rely solely on them to test your setup. Also, would highly recommend considering a more robust GPU like the RX 6800 or a 5070Ti if your budget allows. That could be the difference in your gaming performance overall!
Got it! I’ll keep an eye on the GPU options. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the input! I forgot to mention the RX 9070 XT in my original post, but I'm glad to hear it will help!