I recently upgraded my gaming rig with an Asus Tuf 5070ti, as my old 3060 was showing signs of artifacting during gameplay, particularly with newer titles. My current setup is a Lenovo Legion Desktop with a Core i7-10700K, a Lenovo motherboard compatible with 10th or 11th gen Intel, and 32GB DDR4 RAM. I've got a 650W PSU, but I'll be swapping it out for a 750W I have lying around. Once I save up some funds, I'm planning to upgrade my CPU and motherboard, and I'd like some advice. I'm leaning toward Intel based on my experience, but I know many push for AMD. Could you provide recommendations for the best and second-best options for CPUs and motherboards, considering my situation? I want to avoid any hassles with settings and complexities, especially since I'm not looking to overhaul everything at once and really want to stick with what works for me, potentially using the existing case too.
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First off, you're right about the artifacting; common term is "artifacting," not architecting. Your Lenovo might not play nice with new components since those pre-built systems can be picky with upgrades. If you're moving to a new CPU and motherboard, I've got to suggest considering AMD. They've been crushing it in gaming performance lately compared to Intel, especially with all the problems Intel had with their recent generations. Honestly, if you're looking for an upgrade path that won’t leave you struggling with issues, AMD is where I'd lean. It's not as complicated as you might think, and they're both using the same x86 architecture, so transitioning shouldn't feel too wild for you.
Totally agreed! Transitioning to AMD really isn't like switching operating systems. If you stick to modern components, it's a smooth process. And don’t worry about the user interface; it won't be drastically different from what you’re used to.