I'm thinking about upgrading my motherboard and CPU but I want to keep my current components since I'm pretty satisfied with my Nvidia 3060 Ti graphics card. I might think about upgrading my RAM as well, but the prices are really high right now. Here's what I currently have:
- **Motherboard**: ASUSTeK Prime b560-plus ac-hes
- **CPU**: Intel Core i5 11400F
- **GPU**: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- **RAM**: TEAMGROUP-UD4-3200 DDR4 8 GB x2
Extras:
- **Case**: NZXT H5 Flow (2022) ATX Mid Tower Case
- **CPU Cooler**: NZXT T120 78.02 CFM CPU Cooler
2 Answers
I just went through a similar upgrade! I switched to a Ryzen 7 5800XT with an ASUS ROG Strix B550-F Gaming Wifi II motherboard. If you’re looking for Intel, I’d recommend staying clear of the 13th or 14th gen due to reliability issues. For cooling, you'll definitely need something better, especially with a higher-tier CPU. You can use PCPartPicker to narrow down your options; that way, you can see which CPUs and motherboards are compatible with your existing DDR4 RAM! Just to give you an idea, my setup was about $350 total, tax included.
Consider going with an Intel upgrade for a smoother transition! A 14th gen i5 paired with a B760M motherboard could work well for your needs, plus it sets you up for a future DDR5 upgrade.
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