Hey everyone! I'm looking to upgrade my current PC setup and would really appreciate some feedback on the parts I'm considering for a whole new build.
### Current Specs
- **Storage:** Kingston NV2 1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe
- **RAM:** Corsair Vengeance CMK32GX4M2D3600C18 DDR4 (2x16GB 3200)
- **Case:** Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower
- **Monitor:** iiyama G-MASTER Red Eagle 27" 1440p 144 Hz
- **CPU Cooler:** Corsair iCUE H100i RGB Elite
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- **Motherboard:** MSI B450-A Pro Max
- **GPU:** Gigabyte Gaming OC RTX 3070
Since my motherboard isn't compatible with Windows 11, I'm planning to upgrade the motherboard, CPU, and GPU, which means I'm looking at a complete new build!
### Planned Upgrade Build
Check out my PC Builder list for the new parts: [PC Builder](https://pc-builder.io/builds/aeehhQPd)
- **GPU:** NVIDIA Founders Edition RTX 5070 12 GB ***NEW***
- **CPU:** Intel Core i9-14900K ***NEW***
- **Storage:** Kingston NV2 1 TB NVMe
- **RAM:** Corsair Vengeance CMK32GX4M2D3600C18 DDR4 (2x16GB 3200)
- **Case:** Fractal Design Meshify C
- **Monitor:** iiyama G-MASTER Red Eagle 27" 1440p 144 Hz
- **OS:** Windows 11 Home OEM ***NEW***
- **CPU Cooler:** Corsair iCUE H100i RGB Elite
- **Motherboard:** MSI PRO H610M-G DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 ***NEW***
Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
1 Answer
Hey! Can you specify which motherboard you plan to use for the upgrade? I'm a bit confused about the RAM choice as well. It might affect your overall performance.
Yeah, I just added it to the list! Honestly, I just picked a random motherboard that seemed compatible with my old RAM, case, and the new CPU/GPU!
Are you choosing the i9-14900K just to keep your current DDR4 RAM? Sometimes going for an AM5 with a 9800X3D, a new motherboard, and decent DDR5 can actually end up costing about the same, or even less with sales.
What's your primary use case? Mainly gaming, work, or a mix?