Hey everyone! I'm planning to upgrade my PC this year and need some advice since I've been out of the loop since around 2015. My current setup includes an i7-7700k and a 1070Ti, and I'm looking to upgrade and hopefully not think about it again for another 10 years or so. I have a flexible budget, but I'd like to save money wherever possible without sacrificing performance. I do a little bit of everything—some amateur video and picture rendering, plus gaming. Here's my parts list from German retailers: [https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/wfhpXR](https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/wfhpXR).
I'm particularly unsure about a few components:
- For the CPU, I'm debating between the 9800X3D, 9950X3D, and 9900X3D. The higher core count is appealing.
- Is the motherboard I picked a good one in terms of performance and price? I didn't want Wi-Fi since I won't use it, but are there any Wi-Fi boards worth considering that support LAN as well?
- I'm planning to keep the 5070Ti GPU (currently have the 1070Ti) but would love to know what the equivalent AMD card would be. Is the 5070Ti a solid choice, or are there better options in terms of price and performance?
- I'm also unsure if I should stick with an 850 Watt PSU or drop down to 750 Watts.
- For the CPU cooler, I'm guessing whether to stick with my current one or go for an AIO. Which ones are good these days—360mm or 420mm?
- Lastly, I picked a monitor based on its 27" size and 160Hz/240Hz capability, but I'm not too familiar with the brand. What's up with BenQ and other typical brands? I'm not interested in a curved monitor.
Thanks in advance for your input!
2 Answers
I agree about ASRock—just not worth the risk. For a cooler, if you're considering a Thermalright, you could even upgrade the fans to Noctua ones, which would make it more efficient and still be cheaper than some higher-end options without the fan swap. Just make sure your motherboard supports AM5. People like the MSI MPG or ASUS ROG series for that.
Definitely steer clear of ASRock motherboards! They have been known to damage AM5 CPUs. Instead, consider going with something like the MSI or ASUS boards; they're way more reliable. And for the CPU cooler, grab the Thermalright Phantom Spirit; it performs just as well but at a lower price. Also, the Western Digital SN7100 SSD should fit your needs just fine—super fast for your tasks!
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