I'm getting back into building PCs after a few years and I'm ready to upgrade my setup. I built my current PC about five years ago and here are my specs:
CPU: Ryzen 7 3700x
Motherboard: MSI B450-A PRO MAX
GPU: Radeon R9 390 8GB
RAM: 16GB DDR4
CASE: Thermaltake Versa T35 Tempered Glass RGB Mid Tower
I'm definitely planning to upgrade my GPU, and I've been thinking about the Radeon RX 7700XT, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best option for my CPU. Also, I need recommendations for case fans and a CPU cooler. Any help would be appreciated!
2 Answers
If you're keeping the 3700X for a while longer, consider the Ryzen 5 5600XT as a future upgrade—it gives you six cores at a good price, around $140. Just make sure to update your BIOS first while you're still using the 3700X. The RX 9060 XT offers solid performance, especially with 16GB of VRAM for upcoming textures.
The 7700XT paired with a 3700x will work fine, although you might notice some CPU bottleneck in a few games. If you're looking for a cooler, no need to overspend; the Deepcool AK400 is a solid choice, and for fans, something like the Arctic P12s will do just fine—they're great on airflow without being expensive! Just upgrade your BIOS if you end up switching CPUs later on.
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