Hey everyone! I'm new to PC gaming and got my first build about a month ago. I've made a few upgrades since then, but I'm wondering what to tackle next. I game at 1440p with a 180Hz monitor, mainly playing ARC Raiders and Marathon. Right now, my setup runs ARC around 160-180fps (thanks to DLSS) and about 100fps on Marathon, both mostly at max settings. Here's a quick rundown of my specs:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
- **GPU**: ASUS RTX 5070 Ti 16GB
- **Motherboard**: A520-A
- **RAM**: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz
- **SSD**: 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD PCIe4.0
- **PSU**: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 (80+ Gold)
- **Case**: AOACE Gaming PC Sea View Room
I'm looking to spend around $500 and would love to hear your thoughts on the best upgrade options or any advice about my build. Also, I've maxed my RAM settings in the BIOS and used MSI Afterburner, so I'm curious if there's anything else I should do. Thanks!
6 Answers
If you really want to upgrade right now, getting another 16GB of RAM could help, especially if you're running demanding games. But honestly, your CPU might bottleneck your 5070 Ti over time, so consider saving for a better CPU in the next few months instead.
Hey just a heads up, it’s generally better to buy parts and stick with them for years rather than frequently swapping them out. But I get it—sometimes you just want to improve your setup! It sounds like you did a solid job upgrading from your old GPU. Keep it up!
You could think about upgrading to a Ryzen R7 5800X3D, but honestly, it's better to save up for the newer AM5 or AM6 platforms since the 5800X3D is hard to find and overpriced. Upgrading RAM to 32GB could help with multitasking, but for pure gaming, I'd hold off a bit longer.
Your setup is pretty good! If I were you, I'd wait for the next gen of CPUs, like the 9800x3d and get that instead of upgrading now. RAM prices are kinda high too, so it’s better to hold off unless you need it for productivity tasks.
Thanks for the tip! Do you know when the 9800x3d is releasing?
Honestly, your build looks solid for now. Rather than spending $500 on upgrades that won't make a huge difference, I’d recommend saving that cash until you really need to replace parts or build new. More RAM is an option, but right now, your CPU and GPU combo is doing great for the games you mentioned.
Got it—that makes sense! Just to confirm, AM4 is indeed last gen, right?