Hey everyone, I'm upgrading from my old 1080TI and I've got some parts lined up that I want to run by you before I dive in. I'm pulling the SSD, case, and PSU from my previous setup. Since I'm located in Japan, I'm gathering parts from various local sources since PCPartPicker doesn't support Japanese prices. I'm also looking at getting a 2K WOLED monitor separately. Here are my questions: 1. Is the CPU I selected overkill for the RX 9070XT? Should I consider the 7800X3D instead? Is spending an extra $60 on the 9800X3D justified? 2. My PSU is quite aged and I'm unsure if it's sufficient, especially since I've gotten a warning about needing an additional power connector. Should I upgrade it? 3. Can this setup handle 2K gaming at around 100 fps on current titles? 4. Is my current SSD enough for short-term use, or do I need to update it right away? Here's a snapshot of the costs I found in Japan: the 9070XT is around 129,599 yen (~$825), the motherboard and CPU together are approximately 94,000 yen (~$600), and I found RAM for about 55,000 yen (~$350). Thanks for your advice!
3 Answers
I agree the CPU might be more than you need for the 9070XT, but it’ll keep you future-proof. Just make sure you can handle the PSU situation; it's really important. As for the GPU, definitely look into the XFX or ASRock versions since they're both reliable and not too far off in price.
Your CPU choice is probably a bit over the top, but if you can afford it, the 9800X3D will serve you well in the long run, especially if you plan to upgrade your GPU later. Just keep in mind that you'll want to consider a PSU upgrade for safety's sake.
Honestly, I’d suggest downgrading from the 9800X3D to the 7800X3D and getting the cheapest 9070XT you can find. This way, you can save some cash for upgrading your PSU to a more modern 850W ATX 3.1 model. Your current PSU is very old - it's likely not worth the risk of relying on it. As for storage, 1TB could feel tight, so consider expanding that when you can.
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