I have a Core i7 12700K, 32GB of DDR4 (3600), and an NVIDIA 4080 Super. I'm debating whether I should upgrade to DDR5 and potentially switch to a new CPU, likely an AMD, at this point. I mostly play CS2, Escape from Tarkov, and some single-player games. Would this upgrade benefit my gaming experience?
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Honestly, you should just enjoy your current setup. It's solid and shouldn't hold you back in most games right now.
I really don’t think it's necessary to upgrade yet. Your setup is plenty good unless you're just itching for a change. Focus on your GPU instead if anything.
You'd only get DDR5 if it’s compatible with a new CPU. Upgrading just for DDR5 doesn't make much sense unless the cost is offset by selling your current parts.
Unless you're playing on very low settings and aiming for high FPS, you should stick with your current build for now. Your CPU is still great for a while longer.
Upgrading can help with unoptimized games, but if you're only seeing a 10% performance uplift, it might not justify the cost. It really depends on the games you play.
Okay, thank you!