Question I need some upgrades - help for a novice

[nightfirexD]

Hey, I'm not super knowledgeable about building pcs, though I've done so before (volunteer work, building basic towers for Boys and Girls club) which was why instead of building my own pc I got a prebuild (a sin, I know) two years ago when I bought a desktop. Mostly I wanted it to house all of my voice acting files and adobe products, alongside running some games that I play with friends. Now that I'm looking to get into streaming, and streaming games, I need a massive upgrade.

All of this to say, I do work in IT so I'm not a total dunce when it comes to computers, but I mostly image iPads and 10 year old dells, so I don't exactly have my hand on the heart of the market or what I need to upgrade my machine. All I know is that it's not going to be cheap lol and I'm most likely looking at a full upgrade (motherboard, processor, everything).

My price is mildly flexible, but I'd really like some options in different price ranges just to compare and contrast. My main issue is right now, with the new games coming out, my pc can barely handle two monitors and a game. Even with my drawing tablet attached to it, my laptop still runs circles around my desktop. I wanted to do research beforehand to get ahead of Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals but the time has gotten away from me as I'm very busy this time of year.

Here's my specs--This is a Cyberpower prebuild, if that really matters:

Processor AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.60 GHz
Display adapter AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (this piece of crap is responsible for a lot of my stuttering, too)
Installed RAM 8.00 GB (7.79 GB usable) -- I have new ramsticks but I think they're seated too loosely, I've just not had time to check on why they're not being recognized as I'm pretty busy
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch Pen support

Any help or advice is greatly appreciated, thank you!

 

[logainofhades]

Much depends on how much you want to spend. See the link in my sig and please report back with all relevant information here, along with all your current system specs, including motherboard, and make/model of PSU.

You could potentially upgrade your current rig, depending on motherboard and PSU, which could be the easiest option.

 

[nightfirexD]

Much depends on how much you want to spend. See the link in my sig and please report back with all relevant information here, along with all your current system specs, including motherboard, and make/model of PSU.

You could potentially upgrade your current rig, depending on motherboard and PSU, which could be the easiest option.

Sorry for the long wait in response, I have legitimately been so busy I haven't even made it over here to respond. Thanks for the link to what to advertise when looking to build, I really appreciate it!

PSU: 100-240V 50-60Hz

Approximate Purchase Date: Nov 27th-Dec 2nd (trying to hop on Black Friday/Cyber Monday online deals)

Budget Range: Anywhere from $500-$1250 Before shipping -- but I could be a little flexible depending on if it's really worth it

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Streaming/gaming (usually same time), video and audio editing, writing, data storage

Are you buying a monitor: No



Parts to Upgrade: CPU, RAM, GPU, might need to replace the motherboard according to a friend but I'd like some different opinions.

Do you need to buy OS: Yes -- probably the motherboard

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I really like newegg but I'm not opposed to new sites for a good deal

Location: Minnesota, south of the TC

Parts Preferences: All I know is the new Intel's have a massive bug otherwise I'm not picky

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: I don't care how pretty it is so long as it's functional. I just don't want pieces bulging all over the place and if my system's garbage and I need to just invest in a whole new machine I'd like to know lol. This is a decent gaming pc for a beginner but it can't handle what I'm trying to make it do.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Running DA:Veilguard with streaming is impossible (blessing in disguise cause the game was a dissappointment in all aspects but visually). Also streaming+anything is jittery and really struggles, even if it's just to my friends in discord. I also have multiple cameras and would like to record them separately... and right now she's lagging.

 

[logainofhades]

Need make and model of power supply, and motherboard model. Newegg has been running some really good combo deals on the 5700x3d. If your current board is decent enough, you can just do a bios update and drop in upgrade. That leaves more money for graphics card.

 

[nightfirexD]

Need make and model of power supply, and motherboard model. Newegg has been running some really good combo deals on the 5700x3d. If your current board is decent enough, you can just do a bios update and drop in upgrade. That leaves more money for graphics card.

Motherboard: Asus PRIME B550-PLUUS AC-HES Version Rev X.0x
Power Supply: Apevia Jupiter 800W

Thanks for your patience with me. It's been a decade since I've done this.

 

[logainofhades]

If you want to go the upgrade route, and avoid a Windows reinstall, or new windows license, that board should be ok for an in socket upgrade. That PSU is junk and needs replaced, though. What about case and cooling for this system? Happen to have a link for it?

 

[nightfirexD]

If you want to go the upgrade route, and avoid a Windows reinstall, or new windows license, that board should be ok for an in socket upgrade. That PSU is junk and needs replaced, though. What about case and cooling for this system? Happen to have a link for it?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberp...-xt-4gb-1tb-ssd-black/6575071.p?skuId=6575071

I believe?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Now that I'm looking to get into streaming, and streaming games, I need a massive upgrade.
I'd really like some options in different price ranges just to compare and contrast. My main issue is right now, with the new games coming out, my pc can barely handle two monitors and a game.

Here's my specs--This is a Cyberpower prebuild, if that really matters:
Processor AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.60 GHz
Display adapter AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (this piece of crap is responsible for a lot of my stuttering, too)
Installed RAM 8.00 GB (7.79 GB usable) -- I have new ramsticks but I think they're seated too loosely, I've just not had time to check on why they're not being recognized as I'm pretty busy
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B550-PLUUS AC-HES Version Rev X.0x
Power Supply: Apevia Jupiter 800W
Budget Range: Anywhere from $500-$1250 Before shipping -- but I could be a little flexible depending on if it's really worth it

Any help or advice is greatly appreciated, thank you!

8GB is not enough for gaming. Upgrade to 32GB (2x16GB DDR4 3200mhz or 3600mhz).
Get a decent 850W PSU.
Put rest of the budget into graphics card.
RX 7800 XT perhaps? RX7900 GRE or may be RTX 4070 Ti.

 

[logainofhades]

A whole new build around $1200. You could sell your current one to recoup costs, or use it for a secondary rig.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor ($259.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Inland Performance Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Inland Performance Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Core Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($369.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case ($65.88 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1203.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-11-27 11:49 EST-0500


Reusing case and motherboard, and storage. 5700x3d combo deal on newegg come with 32gb ram free. You get a much nicer GPU this way, but lose out on upgrade path of AM5.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor ($229.00 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Frozen Notte ARGB 72.37 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($55.12 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($0.00)
Video Card: PowerColor Hellhound Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card ($620.48 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $994.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-11-27 11:59 EST-0500

 

[logainofhades]

Another option would be to reuse case and storage, leaving the AM5 route open.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor ($259.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Frozen Notte ARGB 72.37 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($55.12 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card ($619.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1207.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-11-27 12:14 EST-0500

 

[nightfirexD]

Thank you both so much, this is incredibly helpful.
I will most likely do something like this… I’ll compare and contrast my options.

Another option would be to reuse case and storage, leaving the AM5 route open.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor ($259.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Frozen Notte ARGB 72.37 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($55.12 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card ($619.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1207.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-11-27 12:14 EST-0500

 

[SkyNetRising]

I will most likely do something like this… I’ll compare and contrast my options.

BTW - If you keep your current motherboard, then you don't need to reinstall windows.
And Ryzen 5 5500 is good enough, unless you want ultra high FPS gaming at low resolutions.

 

[logainofhades]

BTW - If you keep your current motherboard, then you don't need to reinstall windows.
And Ryzen 5 5500 is good enough, unless you want ultra high FPS gaming at low resolutions.

With them streaming I would say it isn't. Also the 5500 is basically a 5600g with the IGP disabled, and lower clocks. It's low cache and being a PCI-E gen 3 cpu with less lanes makes them kinda suck for gaming when paired with a higher tiered GPU.