I'm considering whether I should upgrade my current gaming computer. Right now, I've got a solid setup with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, an Intel i7 11700KF processor, and 32GB of DDR4 RAM running at 3200MHz, cooled by a DARK ROCK 4 Black CPU cooler. I'm thinking about swapping out my components for an AMD Ryzen 9 9950x3d, a new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with GDDR7, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM at 6000MHz. Since I primarily game at 4K, I know that the GPU plays a larger role at this resolution. Would the upgrade make a significant difference? Should I focus on upgrading everything now for better future-proofing, or is my current setup enough?
3 Answers
Seriously, you’re looking at spending $3000 to $4000 for just a few more frames per second? That's just not worth it, man. Keep your setup as is for now.
If you're gaming at 4K, your rig is already hitting the sweet spot. The truth is, with how RAM prices are these days and the performance difference being minimal, an upgrade isn't necessary right now. Just stick with your current setup!
Honestly, you really don't need to upgrade anything. Your current setup is fantastic, and upgrading to something like a Ryzen 9 9800x3d would give you minimal gains. Plus, you'd need a new motherboard too. Just enjoy what you have and maybe think about building a new rig in a few years instead!
Exactly! It seems like a waste of money for just a little extra performance.
Right? It’s more about saving your cash for future games than upgrading an already good rig.