After much consideration, I've decided on my final PC upgrade and would love some feedback! Currently, my specs include an Intel Core i3-10100 CPU, a Zotac 2060 Super GPU, a Prime H510m-k motherboard with some malfunctioning USB ports, a generic air cooler, a PSU likely in the 500-550 watt range, and 16GB of RAM. I'm thinking of switching to an AM5 setup, which consists of a Ryzen 7 7700 CPU, an MSI Ventus 5060ti GPU, an Asus B650M-AYW Wifi motherboard, a Thermalright frozen infinity 360mm cooler, a fully modular SAMA G750 PSU, and upgrading to 32GB of Kingston Fury Beast RAM. My current plan also includes keeping my existing storage setup of a 480GB M.2 Gen 4 SSD and 2x1TB WD HDDs. I'm curious if this upgrade makes sense and if there are any more cost-effective alternatives with similar performance and looks.
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Hey! Check this out: I recommended swapping your CPU for a 9600X because it’s almost as good as the 7700 for gaming, with only a slight performance difference. I also suggested a high-quality air cooler instead of your current one, and a RX 9070 XT GPU, which outperforms the 5060Ti. Plus, I found a better RAM option that’s cheaper, saving you around $50! You might want to consider those options.
Thanks for the suggestions! But I picked the 7700 because it has more cores and threads. Also, I chose the motherboard for its built-in IO and aesthetics—USB ports really matter to me. As for the GPU, I'm sticking with Nvidia for the encoder benefits while streaming on OBS.