I'm looking to upgrade my gaming PC primarily for Rust, as my current setup only gives me around 40-50 fps. I already own a 4060Ti (16GB) that I got for a great price and want to center my new build around the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which I've heard is a fantastic CPU for playing Rust. My budget is around 1000-1250 euros. I've managed to create a build outline with some help, but since I don't know much about hardware, I want to make sure it all makes sense before I buy anything. I know I'll eventually upgrade my GPU too, probably in a year or two, but I'm curious about your thoughts on my current build and if there are better options out there!
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If you're planning to upgrade your GPU soon, this build seems fine for now. Just double-check that your power supply can handle a future upgrade – a 650W PSU might be on the edge.
Instead of waiting to upgrade both CPU and GPU, consider doing them together if Rust is unplayable right now. I hear the new Zen 6 CPUs will be releasing soon too, so that could be an option later on.
I totally get that, but the game's pretty much unplayable for me currently, so I need to make a move.
It looks like you used the wrong version of PCPartPicker! There’s actually a more cost-efficient setup available that offers the same performance but with a better PSU. Here’s a list if you're interested.
I didn’t have a choice for my country, so I went with Germany. But I appreciate you sharing this alternative!
You might want to pick a more cost-effective CPU cooler. I have the 9800X3D, and a decent air cooler can save you a lot. The Noctua NH-U12S works great and is much cheaper. Use those savings to grab a better PSU for future GPU upgrades.
I just checked out the Peerless Assassin, and it's only $32. Sounds like a great deal!
Thanks for the heads-up, I'll make sure to look into a stronger PSU before I commit.