I'm planning to upgrade my system from a Ryzen 7 2700, RTX 2060, 16GB of DDR4-3200, and a 500W EVGA 80 Plus power supply to a Ryzen 7 5700X3D, RX 9060 XT 16GB, 32GB of DDR4-3200, and a larger power supply. I'll be keeping the ASUS Prime B450M-A II motherboard, Wraith Prism cooler, and existing 1TB M.2 and 500GB SSD. The full upgrade is expected to cost around $775–$850. Does this look like a sensible upgrade path, and should I choose a 650W, 750W, or 850W PSU?
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I’d go with at least a 750W unit, and 850W would give you more room for a future graphics card upgrade. A 650W PSU may run this setup, but it leaves less headroom and gives you fewer upgrade options later.
The 5700X3D and RX 9060 XT 16GB are a strong pairing, especially for high-resolution gaming. The GPU should work well for ultrawide 1440p, and the 32GB memory upgrade is worthwhile. I’d choose an 850W PSU rather than a 650W model so you don’t need to replace it again with your next GPU.
I’ll probably go with the 850W model for the extra upgrade flexibility.
That’s a solid upgrade overall, but the total price matters a lot. The CPU, GPU, and memory changes should make a noticeable difference. I’d avoid buying the power supply immediately if you’re still comparing options, and I’d lean toward getting a larger unit for better flexibility.
The upgrades should cost roughly $775–$850 altogether, so I’m trying to make sure the parts are balanced before buying everything.
I was mainly deciding between 650W and 850W, but the extra headroom makes 850W sound like the safer choice.