Hey everyone! I've got a custom-built PC that my friend assembled for me, but I've been quite busy lately and I'm not sure how to go about upgrading it myself. Currently, I'm looking to replace my graphics card since upgrading other components isn't in the budget for a while (especially with RAM prices being high). After running a benchmark, it seems like upgrading the graphics card is my best option right now.
Here's my current setup:
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
- Corsair iCUE H100i ELITE CAPELLIX 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
- Asus ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard
- Corsair Vengeance RGB RT 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory
- Gigabyte GAMING OC GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB Video Card
- MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
- Phanteks XT PRO ATX Mid Tower Case
I'm planning to upgrade to a Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GAMING OC 16G and I'm also considering getting a new power supply (CORSAIR RM850x) just to be safe. I'm curious if I can add this graphics card without running into any problems. I checked on PC part picker and it says everything is compatible, but I'd love to hear from those who know more about this before I go ahead and install it. Thanks everyone!
2 Answers
I previously had a 5600X and upgraded from a 3060 to a 5070 Ti – it was a fantastic improvement! Even though you're moving from a 3070, you should still notice a solid boost in performance. As for the power supply, the Corsair RM850x will totally suffice and you can upgrade to AM5 without any issues later on. Just make sure to use the 3 PCIe cables for the 5070 Ti; don't worry about fiddling with the 12V cable unless you're really interested in getting deep into it!
You shouldn't run into any problems with that upgrade! Just a heads up though, if you plan to upgrade your CPU later on, expect to switch to AM5, which will require a new motherboard and DDR5 RAM.
Thanks, I appreciate your help!
Got it! I understood the first part, but the details about the cables got a bit confusing for me. Thanks!