Hey everyone! I'm in the process of figuring out my next steps for upgrading my gaming PC and could really use your advice. Here's my current setup:
- Intel i5-13600K
- ASRock Arc A770 8GD GPU
- MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 motherboard
- 16 GB DDR4 RAM
- Cooler Master XG 650W 80 Plus Platinum PSU
- 1 TB M.2 SSD
- Cooler Master MasterCase H500P
I mainly play at 1440p, but I've noticed I'm struggling with performance in games like BF6 and Anno 117. I was thinking about upgrading to an RTX 5070 Ti. If I only switch out the GPU, do you think my 650W PSU will be sufficient, or should I bump it up to 750W or 850W instead? Also, I've been considering RAM upgrades—should I just add more DDR4 to reach 32 GB, or switch to DDR5, even though I'd need a new motherboard for that? What do you guys think?
3 Answers
Yep, upgrading to the 5070 Ti is the right move! Your 650W PSU should work fine for that combo. If you find you need more RAM, just grab a matching 16GB DDR4 kit instead of investing in a whole new motherboard for DDR5. It’s generally not worth it for gaming right now!
Starting with the RTX 5070 Ti sounds like a solid plan. I recommend getting at least a 750W PSU for better stability and performance, especially if you're not overclocking. Also, don't sweat the DDR5 upgrade just yet; your current DDR4 setup is fine for gaming and provides a good savings opportunity!
Honestly, at 1440p, the GPU is definitely your bottleneck. I'd upgrade to the 5070 Ti and stick with the 650W PSU if you're not overclocking—it's estimated consumption is around 500W. As for RAM, just adding another 16 GB of DDR4 should do the trick without the hassle of switching motherboards.
Thanks for the advice! I appreciate the reassurance about the PSU, and I definitely want to avoid the complexity of changing the motherboard right now.
Good to know! I was worried about the specs—thanks for clarifying that!