I'm currently using a Ryzen 5 3400G paired with an Arc A770 16GB GPU. Given the current RAM prices, I'm looking for an upgrade that allows me to reuse my 32GB DDR4 kit. I'm considering moving to an Intel i7 12700K along with an MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 motherboard, and I'd like to add two WD Blue SN5000 NVMe drives: one 1TB drive for the OS and some base document storage, and another 2TB drive for games and other stuff. These components are the best choices I can find for decent prices and are in stock in my area. Does anyone have other suggestions?
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If you're trying to keep costs low, a Ryzen 7 5700X could be a great option. It's a solid upgrade from the 3400G, and it has a TDP of just 65W, so you can stick with your current cooler without any issues. Plus, it’d give you a nice performance bump!
That's a good idea! I also want to swap motherboards since my current mATX one doesn't accommodate my GPU properly, blocking all the headers and even the second M.2 slot in my ATX case.