I'm looking for some advice on upgrading my PC to keep up with the latest games. Here are my current specs: AMD Ryzen 7 2700, 32GB of RAM (likely 3200MHz), and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 with 6GB. I've had this setup since around 2019 and I want to make sure I'm future-proofing it. A friend suggested I upgrade to a Ryzen 7 5800X3D and possibly a 4070 Ti Super, but that seems quite pricey. I'm also considering a 5060 with 12GB, which I could buy for around $450. My goal is to eventually play on a 1440p OLED display at 100+ Hz and hope to be set for the next 5-6 years. So, what do you think? Are those components good choices, or should I look at something different?
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Since 5800X3Ds are pretty expensive now, it's worth considering the AM5 lineup. If you find a 5800 XT on sale, that might be your best bet along with a 5070; together, they'll give you solid performance for 1440p.
Be careful with the 5800X3D; it's almost out of production, and prices have skyrocketed due to high demand. If you're on a budget, consider an AM5 setup with new CPU and DDR5 memory. For 1440p gaming, the 5070 is the minimum I’d suggest. I use a 5700X3D paired with a 9070 XT and get over 100fps in my games, but be cautious; you might need to upgrade your GPU again in a few years if you want to keep up with newer releases.
I prefer NVIDIA for streaming. Could the 9070 XT perform as well for that? What do you recommend for the CPU upgrade?
I'd recommend going with a Ryzen 5 7600 and a 7800 XT instead. You'll experience way better performance with those components, but the 5070 could also work fine if that’s what you prefer!
Could you expand on that thought?
So is the combination of 5800 XT and the 5070 good? I’d prefer not to switch to AM5 because I feel like I’d have to almost build a new PC.