Looking for Advice on Upgrading My PC

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Asked By TechWhiz42 On

I'm getting back into building PCs after a few years and I'm ready to upgrade my setup. I built my current PC about five years ago and here are my specs:

CPU: Ryzen 7 3700x
Motherboard: MSI B450-A PRO MAX
GPU: Radeon R9 390 8GB
RAM: 16GB DDR4
CASE: Thermaltake Versa T35 Tempered Glass RGB Mid Tower

I'm definitely planning to upgrade my GPU, and I've been thinking about the Radeon RX 7700XT, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best option for my CPU. Also, I need recommendations for case fans and a CPU cooler. Any help would be appreciated!

4 Answers

Answered By PixelPusher01 On

The RX 9060 XT is generally a better alternative to the 7700XT. If you can snag the 7700XT at a great price, it could be worth it too. For cooling, brands like Thermalright are highly recommended. You can easily find a decent set of fans that won't cost much. Remember, the Ryzen 3700X doesn’t need extreme cooling, so a simple cooler like the Deepcool AK400 or Hyper 212 should suffice.

Answered By GamerGuru88 On

If you’re looking for a good pairing with your Ryzen 7 3700x, I'd recommend the RX 9060 XT 16GB. It’s a solid choice, and if you had the budget, consider a 9070-class card, especially if you think you'll upgrade your CPU later. For cooling, the Thermalright Phantom Spirit or Peerless Assassin are excellent choices. As for fans, grab a pack of Arctic P12s; they perform well and won't break the bank!

Answered By BudgetBuilder77 On

If you're keeping the 3700X for a while longer, consider the Ryzen 5 5600XT as a future upgrade—it gives you six cores at a good price, around $140. Just make sure to update your BIOS first while you're still using the 3700X. The RX 9060 XT offers solid performance, especially with 16GB of VRAM for upcoming textures.

Answered By PCMastery101 On

The 7700XT paired with a 3700x will work fine, although you might notice some CPU bottleneck in a few games. If you're looking for a cooler, no need to overspend; the Deepcool AK400 is a solid choice, and for fans, something like the Arctic P12s will do just fine—they're great on airflow without being expensive! Just upgrade your BIOS if you end up switching CPUs later on.

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