Build Advice Recommendations for upgrading a 9 years old PC ?

[DiogogB]

Hello everyone,
It is time for me to upgrade my pc. I have been playing Diablo 4 and I would like to enjoy the game at 1440p resolution.

I would like some recommendations for GPU, CPU, motherboard and RAM.
At the moment I am using a Noctua NH-U14S for Intel LGA 2011/1156/1155 1150 and AMD AM2/AM2+/AM3/3+/FM1/2 Sockets U Type 6 Heatpipe/140mm CPU Cooler Cooling. Not sure if I would also need to change it.
My PSU is a XFX Pro 750W Xtr Gold Single Rail Full Modular. I believe it should be okay as well.

My budget is $ 800- 1000.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers!

 

[Hellfire13]

Something like this...

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor ($188.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($37.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Mushkin Enhanced Redline Stiletto 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($79.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Radeon RX6700XT CLD 12G Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $871.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-24 13:47 EDT-0400

 

[DiogogB]

Thanks Hellfire13?
Would I be able to use my current cpu cooler?

 

[Hellfire13]

Thanks Hellfire13?
Would I be able to use my current cpu cooler?

That cooler wont have default support for AM4, you might have to get the upgrade kit from Noctua...

FAQ: Which Noctua CPU coolers are compatible with AMD AM4 (Ryzen)?

The following models include a mounting-kit for socket AM4 and are thus <b>compatible out of the box</b>: <p style="margin-left:20px; margin-bottom:10px;"> NH-D15 (AM4 mounting included <a href="https://noctua.at/en/noctua-cpu-coolers-now-include-am4-mounting-at-no-extra-cost"...

noctua.at

 

[DiogogB]

Okay, thanks for letting me know!

 

[thestryker]

Running on the assumption you're likely to want this to last a while I think it's worthwhile jumping to AM5. There are less expensive motherboards available that will do the job if you want to buy a higher end video card, but this one has better IO and ought to better last into later AM5 generations.

Your existing CPU cooler is good, and will work fine if you get the Noctua AM4/AM5 mounting kit. I didn't include a SSD as the prices change all the time it seems like these days. Personally I only run SK Hynix/Solidigm drives (Platinum P41 and P44 Pro) now though there are many very good ones.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B650E PG RIPTIDE WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($79.98 @ Amazon)
alternate EXPO memory choice:
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GAMING X TRIO Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB Video Card ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $909.95 ($919.96 with EXPO memory)
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-24 16:43 EDT-0400

Updated with an EXPO choice for memory, while it shouldn't matter at all pete_101's story reminds me that sometimes it can.

 

[Why_Me]

https://noctua.at/en/webforms/form/preview/id/44

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($149.97 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $732.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-24 17:06 EDT-0400

 

[pete_101]

Running on the assumption you're likely. to want this to last a while I think it's worthwhile jumping to AM5. There are less expensive motherboards available that will do the job if you want to buy a higher end video card, but this one has better IO and ought to better last into later AM5 generations.

Your existing CPU cooler is good, and will work fine if you get the Noctua AM4/AM5 mounting kit. I didn't include a SSD as the prices change all the time it seems like these days. Personally I only run SK Hynix/Solidigm drives (Platinum P41 and P44 Pro) now though there are many very good ones.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B650E PG RIPTIDE WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($79.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GAMING X TRIO Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB Video Card ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $909.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-24 16:43 EDT-0400

On this build, change out the RAM to G.Skill Flare X5 6000 CL36. I know it sounds like I'm saying to get identical RAM, but there's a huge difference, the Ripjaws S5 is Intel XMP and the Flare X5 is AMD EXPO. I had the Ripjaws S5 and couldn't enable XMP at any speed without it crashing, I had to buy a new kit of EXPO RAM and now it runs at 6000 just fine.

 

[DiogogB]

On this build, change out the RAM to G.Skill Flare X5 6000 CL36. I know it sounds like I'm saying to get identical RAM, but there's a huge difference, the Ripjaws S5 is Intel XMP and the Flare X5 is AMD EXPO. I had the Ripjaws S5 and couldn't enable XMP at any speed without it crashing, I had to buy a new kit of EXPO RAM and now it runs at 6000 just fine.

Thanks! I didnt even knew there was such a thing!

 

[DiogogB]

Running on the assumption you're likely to want this to last a while I think it's worthwhile jumping to AM5. There are less expensive motherboards available that will do the job if you want to buy a higher end video card, but this one has better IO and ought to better last into later AM5 generations.

Your existing CPU cooler is good, and will work fine if you get the Noctua AM4/AM5 mounting kit. I didn't include a SSD as the prices change all the time it seems like these days. Personally I only run SK Hynix/Solidigm drives (Platinum P41 and P44 Pro) now though there are many very good ones.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B650E PG RIPTIDE WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($79.98 @ Amazon)
alternate EXPO memory choice:
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GAMING X TRIO Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB Video Card ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $909.95 ($919.96 with EXPO memory)
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-24 16:43 EDT-0400

Updated with an EXPO choice for memory, while it shouldn't matter at all pete_101's story reminds me that sometimes it can.

Thanks you! I will look into a AM5 setup then!

 

[pete_101]

Thanks! I didnt even knew there was such a thing!

XMP was introduced by Intel many years ago as a way to overclock RAM above the standard speed for each type, ie, DDR3 was only 1333 MHZ, DDR4 was 2133 MHz and DDR5 is 4800 MHz, everything about this overclocked and requires the user to enable XMP in the BIOS.
Until this latest generation of Ryzen, AMD didn't have it's own overclocking profile, but it does now and it's called EXPO. Most motherboards support both types of RAM, but XMP isn't well supported on the Ryzen 7000 and seems to have issues, so always get EXPO for it.

 

[Hotrod2go]

On this build, change out the RAM to G.Skill Flare X5 6000 CL36. I know it sounds like I'm saying to get identical RAM, but there's a huge difference, the Ripjaws S5 is Intel XMP and the Flare X5 is AMD EXPO. I had the Ripjaws S5 and couldn't enable XMP at any speed without it crashing, I had to buy a new kit of EXPO RAM and now it runs at 6000 just fine.

It doesn't matter if the RAM is XMP or EXPO anymore, updated bios & Agesa codes for AM5 have significantly changed this problem now. What matters is if the RAM is supported on the motherboard's QVL or support list. I have XMP DDR5 & it boots just fine with no tweaking in the bios apart from enabling XMP profile - this on an AM5 Gigabyte motherboard because the RAM is officially supported, despite it being Intel's XMP.

 

[pete_101]

It doesn't matter if the RAM is XMP or EXPO anymore, updated bios & Agesa codes for AM5 have significantly changed this problem now. What matters is if the RAM is supported on the motherboard's QVL or support list. I have XMP DDR5 & it boots just fine with no tweaking in the bios apart from enabling XMP profile - this on an AM5 Gigabyte motherboard because the RAM is officially supported, despite it being Intel's XMP.

Yeah, well my Gigabyte "B650 gaming x ax" claims to support XMP and it did at first, then when they released a new BIOS to support faster RAM and the x3d CPUs, I updated to it as I was still on the first BIOS released for the board. That was a huge mistake as I couldn't enable XMP at any speed without issues. I tried every BIOS version they had to try and find one that would work, but the early versions had been removed from their website and the later versions all had the same issues.

I ended up sell my RAM, which was G.Skill Ripjaws S5 XMP and replaced it with G.Skill Flare X5 EXPO, and all my issues were gone. So when I see someone suggesting XMP for Ryzen, I'm always going to tell them to buy EXPO instead...if your doing an AMD build, why would you not buy the RAM specially made for AMD?