Question Is there a problem with pairing a 5500 with a 7800xt?

[CoffeeStoreGuy]

Kind of already bought the parts and they are already on their way, but a few people have called me stupid for pairing this GPU with this CPU. When I look at the numbers it doesn't look that bad. Actually looks pretty good especially at 1440p which is what I'll be playing most games at. I've looked at 3dmark benchmarks with this CPU and the 5600x and 5800x3D and the numbers are negligible. The CPU is a sub $100 CPU and runs at a higher clock than my current CPU. I also don't think the bottleneck will be too bad if I'm playing at 1440p.

Here is what I bought: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4pDd9C

I've watch multiple videos. I've checked multiple benchmarks. The performance looks good in most games and if I need to upgrade in a couple years I probably could. Hopefully the GPU doesn't give out. Is this a horrible setup? Should I have not done this?

 

[COLGeek]

Should be okay overall. Don't sweat it too much.

 

[Aeacus]

Is this a horrible setup?

CPU to GPU ratio is a bit heavy on the GPU side but nothing to be concerned about.

Then again, it really comes down if the game is CPU bound or GPU bound. In CPU bound games, (e.g Cities:Skylines) GPU is hardly used, while CPU is the one that has to do most of the computing. And in GPU bound games, it is vice-versa. Since most people like to play GPU bound games more than CPU bound games, it is actually normal to get beefier GPU than CPU.

As far as the rest of the build goes;
870 Evo is good SSD and if you put OS there, then you're good. While M.2 NVMe SSD would've given you a bit faster read/write times, you couldn't tell a diff in real world usage (unless moving around large files).
HDDs are slow and other than holding personal data on them (pics, music, vids etc), they have no real benefit. Though, don't install your games on HDD since else-ways, game loading times would be VERY slow. Install games to SSD.

However, there is a BIG flaw with your build;
PSU.

EVGA BP is low quality PSU, borderline crap. So, why did you buy it? 🤔

Should I have not done this?

Since PSU powers everything, it is the most important component inside the PC.
Hence why NEVER cheap out on PSU! And never buy used PSU either.

The lower the PSU's build quality, the higher the chance of PSU going "pop", releasing magic smoke and frying everything it is connected to (aka your whole PC).
And with your PSU, the question isn't IF the PSU blows up, but WHEN it blows up. Since it is almost the worst EVGA PSU you could get. Only thing worse than EVGA BP-series, are EVGA W1, N1 and N2-series.

So, new, good quality PSU is a must. Unless you want to risk frying your new and fancy GPU. MoBo too. RAM and CPU are more durable but not invulnerable either.

Good PSUs to go for, are: Seasonic Focus/Vertex/PRIME, Corsair RMx/RMi/HXi/AXi, Super Flower Leadex Gold/Platinum/Titanium.
Or if you want the latest ATX 3.0/3.1 PSU, then: https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-atxv3-pcie5-ready-psus-picks-hardware-busters/

(My 3x PCs are also powered by Seasonic. I have 2x PRIME TX-650 units and one Focus PX-550 unit. Full specs with pics in my sig.)

 

[CoffeeStoreGuy]

CPU to GPU ratio is a bit heavy on the GPU side but nothing to be concerned about.

Then again, it really comes down if the game is CPU bound or GPU bound. In CPU bound games, (e.g Cities:Skylines) GPU is hardly used, while CPU is the one that has to do most of the computing. And in GPU bound games, it is vice-versa. Since most people like to play GPU bound games more than CPU bound games, it is actually normal to get beefier GPU than CPU.

As far as the rest of the build goes;
870 Evo is good SSD and if you put OS there, then you're good. While M.2 NVMe SSD would've given you a bit faster read/write times, you couldn't tell a diff in real world usage (unless moving around large files).
HDDs are slow and other than holding personal data on them (pics, music, vids etc), they have no real benefit. Though, don't install your games on HDD since else-ways, game loading times would be VERY slow. Install games to SSD.

However, there is a BIG flaw with your build;
PSU.

EVGA BP is low quality PSU, borderline crap. So, why did you buy it? 🤔


Since PSU powers everything, it is the most important component inside the PC.
Hence why NEVER cheap out on PSU! And never buy used PSU either.

The lower the PSU's build quality, the higher the chance of PSU going "pop", releasing magic smoke and frying everything it is connected to (aka your whole PC).
And with your PSU, the question isn't IF the PSU blows up, but WHEN it blows up. Since it is almost the worst EVGA PSU you could get. Only thing worse than EVGA BP-series, are EVGA W1, N1 and N2-series.

So, new, good quality PSU is a must. Unless you want to risk frying your new and fancy GPU. MoBo too. RAM and CPU are more durable but not invulnerable either.

Good PSUs to go for, are: Seasonic Focus/Vertex/PRIME, Corsair RMx/RMi/HXi/AXi, Super Flower Leadex Gold/Platinum/Titanium.
Or if you want the latest ATX 3.0/3.1 PSU, then: https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-atxv3-pcie5-ready-psus-picks-hardware-busters/

(My 3x PCs are also powered by Seasonic. I have 2x PRIME TX-650 units and one Focus PX-550 unit. Full specs with pics in my sig.)

The PSU I bought a year ago, and I didn't want to stop using it. The max voltage for the build is on Pcpartpicker and from what I hear the 7000 series cards do not have MASSIVE power spikes like the 6000 series cards did, and usually stay around 250 to 265 watts. If my system shuts down (which I hope that's all it does) I'll undervolt it until I can get a new PSU.

The recommended wattage is 700 watts I'm not too far off the recommended, but I don't think it would go that far. I'm just trying to get in before the tariffs destroy electronics prices. I've been waiting for years for an upgrade.

 

[Flayed]

Kind of already bought the parts and they are already on their way, but a few people have called me stupid for pairing this GPU with this CPU. When I look at the numbers it doesn't look that bad. Actually looks pretty good especially at 1440p which is what I'll be playing most games at. I've looked at 3dmark benchmarks with this CPU and the 5600x and 5800x3D and the numbers are negligible. The CPU is a sub $100 CPU and runs at a higher clock than my current CPU. I also don't think the bottleneck will be too bad if I'm playing at 1440p.

Here is what I bought: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4pDd9C

I've watch multiple videos. I've checked multiple benchmarks. The performance looks good in most games and if I need to upgrade in a couple years I probably could. Hopefully the GPU doesn't give out. Is this a horrible setup? Should I have not done this?

I've been gaming on a similar setup (R5 3600 & RTX 3070) at 1440p without any major issues, although the upgrade itch may get scratched soon.

 

[John Chesterfield]

The PSU I bought a year ago, and I didn't want to stop using it.

Well use it if you must, but don't say you haven't been warned about it.

It's a TERRIBLE unit and it's the reason I would never buy an EVGA power supply, too much variance in quality and OEMs. This one is a real turd.