Question Advice on PC Upgrades

[KingOfSnub]

Hello All!

Not sure if this is the correct forum to put this type of post so if it is wrong, please let me know and I will delete and repost.

I built my current PC back in the end of 2019 and almost 5 years later I am looking to now make some upgrades throughout the year and would like some help. I am really out of the loop when it comes to the current hardware.

As my computer is getting on in years I am noticing it not being able to effectively run newer AAA games at the settings and FPS that I would like. So it is time for me.

First here is my current build for reference. If you need any other specific specs, let me know.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060
SSD: WDC WDBNCE5000PNC 500GB
RAM: G.SKILL Flare X DDR4 3200 C14 2x8GB
MBD: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (MS-7C02)
Case: Cooler Master MasterCase H500M ARGB Airflow ATX Mid-Tower
What I Use My Computer For/What I Want It To Be Able to Do: 1440p 144hz gaming at high settings and general multitasking. Looking to future proof.
Price Range for Upgrades: The absolute max I would be willing to spend on upgrades is $1500.

I was looking to start off by upgrading my RAM to 32 GB. I am the type of person to have 20+ internet tabs open and be constantly alt-tabbing between my game and the internet so keeping all my tabs up and running are a priority for me so I figured that would be a good place to start.

If I was to upgrade my RAM should I double up on my current RAM or just buy 2x16gb RAM? If you think the 2x16GB is better option, could you please recommend a kit as well?

After that I am all ears as to what you think would be best to upgrade next but I am assuming it would be my graphics card. Any recommendations on that would be greatly appreciated.

And I am not opposed to upgrading my SSD if it could help performance but with 500 GB I feel like storage wise it is enough. But let me know thoughts on that.

Motherboards are definitely where I feel my knowledge is lacking the most, I have no idea if that is something I need to upgrade or not.

And lastly I believe my CPU is solid for what I use my computer for so I am not super interested in upgrading it. EDIT: Apparently for price range I can purchase a CPU as well so I will do that!

I know this was a long-winded post but any help you guys could provide would be greatly appreciated!

 

[jkevery]

Really the only thing that will get you to 1440 gaming is a better GPU. I don't think more RAM or a better SSD will make any difference. I consider the RTX 4070 the minimum for 1440 and to run the card with some wattage overhead a minimum of a top quality 750 watt PSU. (you didn't list your PSU). If you want some future proofing you should consider the TI or the Ti Super and possibly an 850 watt PSU. I'd break my upgrade path into two parts. First GPU and PSU. Then later consider an AM5 variant MB, CPU, DDR5 RAM and possibly more/faster storage.

 

[Why_Me]

https://www.techpowerup.com/320715/...oc-limits-additional-performance-boost-tested

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Memory: *TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($55.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB Video Card ($549.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: *MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $941.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-15 20:24 EDT-0400

 

[KingOfSnub]

Really the only thing that will get you to 1440 gaming is a better GPU. I don't think more RAM or a better SSD will make any difference. I consider the RTX 4070 the minimum for 1440 and to run the card with some wattage overhead a minimum of a top quality 750 watt PSU. (you didn't list your PSU). If you want some future proofing you should consider the TI or the Ti Super and possibly an 850 watt PSU. I'd break my upgrade path into two parts. First GPU and PSU. Then later consider an AM5 variant MB, CPU, DDR5 RAM and possibly more/faster storage.

Appreciate this! This helps out alot!

 

[KingOfSnub]

https://www.techpowerup.com/320715/...oc-limits-additional-performance-boost-tested

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Memory: *TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($55.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB Video Card ($549.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: *MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $941.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-15 20:24 EDT-0400

Thank you Kindly good Sir! Will look into this!

 

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($339.00 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *MSI PRO B650-S WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($139.99 @ MSI)
Memory: *Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($94.97 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card ($699.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1399.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-15 20:32 EDT-0400

 

[Lucky_SLS]

7800X3D and 4070Ti Super combo:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($279.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($37.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 ATX AM5 Motherboard ($187.79 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus DUAL OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($799.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: ADATA XPG Core Reactor II 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1499.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-16 15:23 EDT-0400

 

[KingOfSnub]

7800X3D and 4070Ti Super combo:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($279.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($37.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 ATX AM5 Motherboard ($187.79 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus DUAL OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($799.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: ADATA XPG Core Reactor II 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1499.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-16 15:23 EDT-0400

Thank you Brodie!

 

[Math Geek]

Frankly I'd stay with your current mobo. Grab a 5800x3d, 32 gb ram, and then go nuts on as much GPU as your leftover budget allows.

More ssd space won't hurt but has no effect on fps or anything like that.

As others have noted, you did not list your psu so that might need to be upgraded depending on the new GPU needs and what you have now.

There's plenty of life left in AM4 to justify keeping it. 5 years down the line you can move to whatever the new platform is.

in summary what Why Me said above

 

[ohio_buckeye]

That’s not a bad idea at all. Now may not be a good time to build anyway because new CPUs are supposed to be out later in the year anyway. Maybe get a 5800x3d or a 5700x3d. Then you could even drop a 7900xt or xtx in there, or roll with the 7900gre.