Hey everyone! I'm planning a pretty significant upgrade for my PC and could really use some guidance. I'm aiming to switch to the AM5 socket along with DDR5 RAM. It's been a while since I've kept up with tech updates, so I'm not exactly sure where to start. I'm assuming I'll also need to upgrade my PSU just to be on the safe side. Here's my current setup:
- CPU: Ryzen 7 3700x 8-core 3600Mhz
- Motherboard: ROG STRIX X570-E Gaming WiFi II
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32Gb 3200Mhz
- GPU: Radeon RX 7900 XT
- PSU: Corsair TX850M Semi-Modular 80 Plus
I'm focusing mainly on advice for the CPU and motherboard, and I have a budget of around $1,000. Thanks a ton in advance for any help!
2 Answers
Hey, I see you’re into gaming and coding! Given your needs, I definitely recommend a Ryzen 5 7600X for best performance in gaming. Pair it with 32GB DDR5 RAM at 6000MHz if your budget allows, and you’ll be set for future titles as well. As for the motherboard, the MSI MAG B650M Mortar is a solid choice.
Hey! For your upgrade to AM5 and DDR5, I recommend checking out the Ryzen 7000 series CPUs. They offer great performance, especially for gaming and productivity tasks. You might want to pair it with a good-quality motherboard like the ASUS ROG Strix B650-E. As for the PSU, your 850W should be fine for most builds unless you plan to push for extreme overclocking.
Totally agree with that! Also, don't forget to look into the newer memory speeds. The higher the speed, the better for gaming and rendering!
Good call on the 32GB RAM! It helps a lot with multitasking, especially with 3D rendering in Blender.