I'm not very knowledgeable about PC components, but I'm trying to figure out if it's better to upgrade my current PC or save some money for a new pre-built system. Here's my current setup: I have an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-core processor, a B450 Tomahawk Max motherboard, a GIGABYTE AMD Radeon RX 5700XT GPU, and 32GB of Corsair RAM. If I decide to upgrade my CPU and GPU, will my other components be able to keep up with the new upgrades? Additionally, I'm considering CPUs like the Ryzen 9 9900X or Ryzen 7 9800X 3D, but I noticed they don't come with coolers. Can I use the cooler that came with my Ryzen 7 3700 on either of those CPUs? Also, I'm looking at a pre-built MSI system that costs around $2,100 with a GeForce RTX 5070 and a Ryzen 9 9900X. I'm open to any advice you may have, as I'm a bit scattered with my thoughts on this.
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If you're considering an upgrade, getting a 5800XT would be a solid choice since it comes with a cooler included. Plus, it could work well with your current setup. Just make sure your power supply can handle it, too! Also, for the best performance, think about getting a nice monitor to pair with it, especially since you have a 2560x1440 165Hz display right now.
It really depends on what you're after. Your system still has a lot of life left, and you could get significant performance boosts by simply upgrading the CPU and GPU to newer models. I recommend sticking with Ryzen 5000 series CPUs to keep compatibility with your existing motherboard and RAM. Just double-check your power supply to ensure it can support any new components!
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