[SOLVED] Looking to Upgrade My PC

[Rivical]

I have a super old outdated CPU, MOBO, and DDR3 RAM. I was looking to replace these aspects of my PC. I also wanted to get an SSD and a new HDD. My PSU is about 7-8 years old now too, but seems fine so I may need to get that replaced too. I was hoping to get some help on essentially a new PC build. The only thing I 100% don't need to be replaced is my GPU ( GTX 1070 4GB VRAM). I'm also already set on a PC Case, but im open to recommendations. I would like the PC to have streaming capabilities, but definitely not priority. Mt budget is about $1400-1800. I'd prefer to not use it all but if I end up doing so that is fine. Thank you ahead of time to anyone who takes the time to help me out.

 

[kwikgta]

Ryzen 3600 = $175
Msi Tomahwk Max = $114
16 gigs of DDR4 3600 = Around $75

 

[Nemesia]

There is no such thing as a GTX 1070 4GB. What GPU do you have?

 

[Nemesia]

As you can see with the budget you have and if you really don't want to change your GPU you can get the 3900X with 32GB of RAM.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-Core Processor ($431.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.00)
Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 AORUS ELITE WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard ($199.00)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($153.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX500 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($114.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.48 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1300.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-11 01:07 EDT-0400

 

[Rivical]

As you can see with the budget you have and if you really don't want to change your GPU you can get the 3900X with 32GB of RAM.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-Core Processor ($431.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.00)
Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 AORUS ELITE WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard ($199.00)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($153.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX500 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($114.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.48 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1300.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-11 01:07 EDT-0400

Hey thank you so much for the response! I guess I am unsure of what exact 1070 I have but it runs fine for the 1080p gaming I am doing right now. I do plan on upgrading it later on its just i dont have a need for upgrading it since everything else is so out of date. Also do you have any other MOBO recommendations? That one is sold out on newegg and at my local microcenter. Everything else is great, thank you so much!

 

[Nemesia]

Hey thank you so much for the response! I guess I am unsure of what exact 1070 I have but it runs fine for the 1080p gaming I am doing right now. I do plan on upgrading it later on its just i dont have a need for upgrading it since everything else is so out of date. Also do you have any other MOBO recommendations? That one is sold out on newegg and at my local microcenter. Everything else is great, thank you so much!

You have a lot of choices.

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/pbvqqs,YTWBD3,NQ7p99,dmGnTW/

Or any of the board in the blue/purple section of this picture.

https://i.redd.it/timhhrx2d2631.png

 

[Rivical]

You have a lot of choices.

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/pbvqqs,YTWBD3,NQ7p99,dmGnTW/

Or any of the board in the blue/purple section of this picture.

https://i.redd.it/timhhrx2d2631.png

Awesome! Thank you so much! Ill check it out so far all like 10 mobos i have looked at have been sold out but im sure i can find one!

 

[Nemesia]

Awesome! Thank you so much! Ill check it out so far all like 10 mobos i have looked at have been sold out but im sure i can find one!

If you get one in that blue/purple and even the two in the dark green just below the blue you won't have any problem with that 3900X.

 

[RodroX]

I have a super old outdated CPU, MOBO, and DDR3 RAM. I was looking to replace these aspects of my PC. I also wanted to get an SSD and a new HDD. My PSU is about 7-8 years old now too, but seems fine so I may need to get that replaced too. I was hoping to get some help on essentially a new PC build. The only thing I 100% don't need to be replaced is my GPU ( GTX 1070 4GB VRAM). I'm also already set on a PC Case, but im open to recommendations. I would like the PC to have streaming capabilities, but definitely not priority. Mt budget is about $1400-1800. I'd prefer to not use it all but if I end up doing so that is fine. Thank you ahead of time to anyone who takes the time to help me out.

Hi there, I have a few question if you don't mind:

1. What is that the main use of your PC?
2. Do you play games with it (Im guessing you do), What kind of games do you play?
3. Do you work with it?, What kind of software do you use?
4. Do you Stream, or like to Stream?
5. How good or bad, or old is your display? What make and model? Would you like to add a new display, perhaps with mroe resolution and/or higher refresh rate?
6. Do you prefer AMD or an Intel system?
7. Do you know theres new Intel CPU launching later this month?
8. Do you know theres new AMD CPUs launching in september?
9. Do you know theres new motherboard for AMD coming out soon?
10. Are you in a hurry to build this system?

If you don't wana answer thats ok. I just don't want you to over do it, and build a PC that will be used at a 15~35% of its max capacity. You have a big budget, but as you said, you may no need to use it all.

 

[Rivical]

If you get one in that blue/purple and even the two in the dark green just below the blue you won't have any problem with that 3900X.

Awesome thanks!

 

[Rivical]

Hi there, I have a few question if you don't mind:

1. What is that the main use of your PC?
2. Do you play games with it (Im guessing you do), What kind of games do you play?
3. Do you work with it?, What kind of software do you use?
4. Do you Stream, or like to Stream?
5. How good or bad, or old is your display? What make and model? Would you like to add a new display, perhaps with mroe resolution and/or higher refresh rate?
6. Do you prefer AMD or an Intel system?
7. Do you know theres new Intel CPU launching later this month?
8. Do you know theres new AMD CPUs launching in september?
9. Do you know theres new motherboard for AMD coming out soon?
10. Are you in a hurry to build this system?

If you don't wana answer thats ok. I just don't want you to over do it, and build a PC that will be used at a 15~35% of its max capacity. You have a big budget, but as you said, you may no need to use it all.

I use it for gaming for the most part and minor schoolwork since im in college. I play most newer games , indie games, really anything to offer. I dont use too much demanding software but like I said I would like the PC to have streaming capabilities. I enjoy streaming but obviously it would be a minor pastime of mine, not like a career. My current display is just some benQ with a 1ms refresh and 60hz 1080 27". I do plan on upgrading it to a 144hz 1440p monitor later on just not at the moment. I am however open to any monitor recommendations if you have some. I've used AMD cpus only and i have no problem with them and I know the newer AMD cpus outperform the newer intel CPUs (may be mistaken). I know there are new intel cpu's launching. I didnt know about the new AMD cpus. I dont want to wait though because everytime i go to get build help Im always told, "you should wait new stuff is coming out", I dont need the newest thing available just good solid reliable tech. So pretty much im just tired of always going to fix up my build and then waiting and then eventually i just end up not doing it. I'm not necessarily in a hurry, but it would be nice to build it soon.

Note: Im open to the idea of using intel CPUs i have nothing against them

 

[RodroX]

Thank you for the answers, since you may change your monitor later on, and you can sell your GTX 1070, I would give it a go to the GPU now, this is what I would do:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($294.14 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black 55 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Best Buy)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($153.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX500 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Crucial MX500 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($114.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB BLACK GAMING Video Card ($519.99 @ Walmart)
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 2 140 61.2 CFM 140 mm Fan ($13.33 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: be quiet! Pure Wings 2 140 61.2 CFM 140 mm Fan ($13.33 @ Amazon)
Total: $1679.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-11 09:53 EDT-0400

 

[GarrettL]

The 3900x is overkill for gaming and general use. The 3700x is fine and use the money elsewhere.