Hey everyone! I hope you're doing well. I'm considering upgrading some components in my old PC to boost its performance, but I want to avoid bottlenecks or overhauling the whole system. Currently, I have an Intel Core i5-12600K (3.7 GHz, 10-core), a Corsair iCUE H100i PRO XT RGB liquid cooler, 32GB of Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3600 RAM, and an Nvidia 4060ti. My motherboard is an NZXT N5 Z690, and I've got a DEEPCOOL DQ850-M-V2L power supply along with a WD_BLACK 1TB SN770 M.2 PCIe SSD, all in a mid-size case that I can't quite recall the brand of.
I'm mainly looking for advice on what specific parts to upgrade for better performance and perhaps the best places to buy them, especially since I'm located in Ireland. Any suggestions or resources would be greatly appreciated!
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To get a boost in performance, it really depends on what you're aiming for. If you're gaming at 4K, consider upgrading your GPU to something like the 5070ti to keep up with demanding titles. If you're more focused on high refresh rates at 1080p, a CPU upgrade could help, especially if you look into a Ryzen x3d processor for those competitive games.
Thanks for the input! I'm primarily looking at CPUs and GPUs to stay current with new game releases. Definitely need something that can handle those high specs.