Hey everyone! I built my current PC back in 2017 and it's served me well, but I've been having a tough time playing recent games lately. Here's what I've got: a Ryzen 7 1700x processor, 32GB DDR4 RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, 500GB SSD plus a 2TB hard drive, a 650W EVGA SuperNOVA GQ PSU, and an MSI B350m Mortar motherboard. I've also got a Cooler Master liquid cooler that I replaced a while back. Should I upgrade my current setup or just buy a brand new one? What parts could I keep? Thanks in advance!
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Honestly, if your budget allows, I'd suggest buying everything new. Those older parts are at a higher risk of failing as they age. For around $1000, you could build a great setup with a Ryzen 9600X or 9700X and a 5060Ti, or go for a bit more and get something like a 9070 combined with a 7800X3D. That's a solid combo!
If you’re mainly gaming, it might be time to invest in a new build. But if you want to keep costs down, an upgrade might suffice for a while; just consider what games you’re playing. For example, a 5700X paired with the best GPU you can afford could keep you gaming happily for a couple more years!
Yeah, it also depends on the titles you’re into!
Good point! If you’re just into lighter games, an upgrade might be all you need.
It sounds like you’ve made your mind up to upgrade your CPU and GPU, which is a great start! Just keep in mind that if you upgrade the CPU, you might also need to replace the motherboard and RAM eventually. But hey, at least you’ll be ahead on some parts for your new build later!
True, but sticking with some of your old components is a smart way to save!
I just did a similar thing and it's working great!
If you’re trying to save some cash, you can upgrade your CPU instead of going for a whole new build. Your motherboard actually supports the Ryzen 5700X3D with the latest BIOS, which is a significant improvement. You already have plenty of RAM, so focus on the CPU first and see how things go with gaming. If needed, you can think about upgrading the GPU later based on your performance needs!
Totally agree! This sounds like a solid plan.
I've done a similar upgrade, and it made a huge difference!
Keeping your SSDs for storage is a good idea, just grab an M.2 NVMe for speed.