I'm currently gaming at 1080p on a pretty demanding titles like Ark: Survival Ascended, Cyberpunk, and Red Dead Redemption 2. I've just upgraded my GPU, and my current setup includes a B450 Tomahawk motherboard, Ryzen 5 5600 processor, a 7800 XT 16GB graphics card, and 32GB of DDR4 RAM. I'm thinking of improving my cooling with a better case and am curious about how much performance boost I could expect if I switch to an AM5 platform. I'm considering something around the $500 mark, like the B850 Tomahawk motherboard, a 9600X CPU, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. Does anyone have insights on the potential performance increases with this upgrade?
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Upgrading really depends on your cooling setup. If your CPU is hitting high temps and throttling, airflow becomes a big deal. You might also want to check if your cooler is adequate. The Peerless Assassin Mini should be okay, but if your temps are high and you're in a smaller case, a better case with airflow might be beneficial!
I've got decent temps with my current setup, but I’ve heard that getting a bigger case can really help with heat management. I do need to keep my case closed to keep my cats away from the components.