Question System Upgrade Suggestions

[Jeff1960]

Hello friends,

My system is 7 years old now and I want to upgrade CPU/Motherboard, GPU and Ram. Since this build is 7 years old (still running strong) I figure in order to support Windows 11 and get current on some parts, Would I be able to keep the Tower, Power Supply, and Water Cooler? (save some money)

I would like to keep using Intel and Asus Motherboard as I always had good luck with them.

New budget is $1000 with the hope of keeping the above mentioned items.

I am in Illinois area and prefer Newegg for parts.

I do game some, mostly WOW and New World.

Here is what I currently have running Windows 10

Corsair Graphite Series 760T Tower Case
Intel Core i7-7700K Kaby Lake Quad-Core 4.2 GHz LGA 1151 91W Processor
Asus Z170-A LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s Intel Motherboard
Samsung 960 EVO M.2 500GB SSD
Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin DDR4 Ram
Corsair Hydro Series H100i V2 Extreme Performance Water/Liquid Cooler 240mm
Corsair RMx Series RM750X 750W 80 Plus Gold Haswell Ready Power Supply
EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 DirectX 12 RTX Ventus GP 8GB 256 Bit GDDR6 GPU
Seagate 2TB Hard-Drive

What I would like to upgrade a 2TB SSD, the rest unsure right now.

Please let me know your thoughts and if I left any details out.

Thank you

Jeff

 

[Lutfij]

I would include an NVME drive, a CPU cooler and PSU into your parts upgrade list since 7 years is a long while for a unit to be taxed and there most certainly be internal wear and tear. The case can remain but you will miss out on front panel connectivity when it comes to Type-C ports. HD Audio and USB Type-A will still be functional.

You've mentioned your budget but where are you located? The $ sign isn't just confined to the USA and with regional change comes difference in your currency/exchange. Preferred site for purchase?

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Hey there,

To Keep:

1. Tower Case - Yes.

2. PSU - if 7 years old, you may need to get a new one, as it's just out of warranty.

3. GPU - For the budget in mind, getting a superior GPU would be more difficult. Maybe hold onto that untill you get a more beefy GPU. It's an option though.

4. Keep the 970 Evo as a boot drive. It's perfect for that.

For the build itself, it doesn't really make sense to go with Zen3/AM4 (although it's still quite a potent platform, just EOL). So a new Zen4/AM5 or Intel 12th/ 13th Gen offer serious gaming chops.

Like this:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor ($193.50 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($33.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO B650-S WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($143.44 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR5-5200 CL40 Memory ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN580 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($119.00 @ iBUYPOWER)
Video Card: XFX Speedster SWFT 309 Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Super Flower Leadex III Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Total: $1004.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-10 10:44 EDT-0400

This would be a huge bump in performance, and gives you an upgrade path for both CPU/GPU when money allows

For Intel:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor ($164.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($33.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z790 Pro RS ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR5-5200 CL40 Memory ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN580 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($119.00 @ iBUYPOWER)
Video Card: XFX Speedster SWFT 309 Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Super Flower Leadex III Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Total: $1002.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-10 10:46 EDT-0400

Food for thought. I'm sure others will have good builds to offer too.

Edit: Of course the overall costs can be offset by the sale of your current PC components.

 

[Why_Me]

AMD

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($171.50 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *MSI PRO B650-S WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($143.44 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($89.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($102.97 @ B&H)
Total: $507.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-10 11:19 EDT-0400

Intel

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i5-13600KF 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: *MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($155.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($89.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($102.97 @ B&H)
Total: $567.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-10 11:18 EDT-0400

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

AMD

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($171.50 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *MSI PRO B650-S WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($143.44 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($89.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($102.97 @ B&H)
Total: $507.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-10 11:19 EDT-0400

Intel

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i5-13600KF 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: *MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($155.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($89.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($102.97 @ B&H)
Total: $567.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-10 11:18 EDT-0400

I've added the 6700xt to the mix in each build. But really the 2070 isn't a bad stop gap.

Some good choices there

 

[logainofhades]

For WoW you will want a 7800x3d. WoW loves that 3d v-cache. I am going to go against the grain a bit and say keep the PSU. Even at 7yrs old, that unit has a 10yr warranty. When you have the funds, replace it. I went with a 1tb SSD for games storage, for now, to stay close to budget. Reuse your 970 evo for your OS, for now. Storage is an easy upgrade later on.



PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($393.57 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($33.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 EAGLE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard ($139.88 @ Amazon)
Memory: Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($89.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($69.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Speedster QICK 319 Core Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 760T ATX Full Tower Case
Total: $1017.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-10 13:06 EDT-0400

 

[Jeff1960]

Thank you all very much for the awesome suggestions!!! I will review and see what goes on sale next week on Prime Day.

 

[helper800]

I am going to go against the grain a bit and say keep the PSU. Even at 7yrs old, that unit has a 10yr warranty.

I believe if he has a Corsair RMx unit that is from 7 years ago the warranty is only 7 years, but me and the others could be wrong. Either way, I agree that he should probably just keep the PSU and upgrade it when he gets a new graphics card.

 

[helper800]

Thank you all very much for the awesome suggestions!!! I will review and see what goes on sale next week on Prime Day.

Personally this is what I would do:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($393.57 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 EAGLE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard ($139.88 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA XC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 760T ATX Full Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: Corsair RM750x (2018) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $814.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-10 14:15 EDT-0400

Keep the graphics card, case, PSU for now to save for a newer graphics card. Save the difference for the future upgrade. When the new graphics cards come out get one you can afford with a high tier new PSU. You don't want to reuse older all in one liquid coolers because the pumps either die suddenly or a large portion of the liquid has permeated (not the same as leaking) through the hoses after being used for so long.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Thank you all very much for the awesome suggestions!!! I will review and see what goes on sale next week on Prime Day.

You're very welcome! Let us know how it goes.

 

[--SID--]

Keep the PSU. It has a 10 year warranty! https://www.corsair.com/newsroom/pr...elect-psu-warranties-from-7-years-to-10-years

 

[Jeff1960]

I noticed many of the upgrades are AMD over Intel. Is it the quality, price or reliability? I have never used AMD products before but always willing to change based on your recommendations.

Thank you all again!

Jeff

 

[Why_Me]

I noticed many of the upgrades are AMD over Intel. Is it the quality, price or reliability? I have never used AMD products before but always willing to change based on your recommendations.

Thank you all again!

Jeff

Price for the most part.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Keep the PSU. It has a 10 year warranty! https://www.corsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-extends-select-psu-warranties-from-7-years-to-10-years

Good spot. I think we were all right Initially the unit had 7yrss, which rings true for me, but then had extended to 10yrs. Good one.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

I noticed many of the upgrades are AMD over Intel. Is it the quality, price or reliability? I have never used AMD products before but always willing to change based on your recommendations.

Thank you all again!

Jeff

AMD PC systems are as potent or more so than Intel right now. THey are very close in gaming, but AMD take the lead. Intel prob have the multicore crown, given their CPU's tend to have more cores ( P cores and E cores).

There's great gaming to be had with both.

 

[logainofhades]

I noticed many of the upgrades are AMD over Intel. Is it the quality, price or reliability? I have never used AMD products before but always willing to change based on your recommendations.

Thank you all again!

Jeff

The 7800x3d is considered the fastest gaming cpu right now. You also get an upgrade path that Intel lacks, as next gen Intel will be a new platform.

As I stated earlier, WoW in particular loves the x3d chips. WoW only uses 4 cores, and all that extra cache really helps in such games. I really have been wanting one myself, as that is all that I really play.

Also Intel has had some issues, on the high end, with regards to 13th and 14th gen.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzHcrbT5D_Y

 

[Jeff1960]

Hello Friends,

Here is what I believe will be my new build. Based on all your support, I would like one last review before I add all this to my Amazon/Newegg cart. I wanted a MB with 2 SSD slots. I tried to keep under $1000 but I have a friend willing to purchase my system after I build this new one so I went higher on the build price. I was close to my max of $1500; maybe I will get there on Prime Day!



Compatibility: See notes below.
Estimated Wattage:464W

Component		Selection	Base	Promo	Shipping	Tax		Price	Where
CPU			AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	$288.99		FREE			$288.99

CPU Cooler			Cooler Master MASTERLIQUID ML240L RGB V2 65.59 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	$99.99					$99.99

Motherboard			Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard	$177.99					$177.99

Memory			Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory	$114.99					$114.99

Storage

Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive

$124.99

$124.99

Storage			Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$124.99					$124.99

Video Card

Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card

$499.00

FREE

$499.00

Case

Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case

$104.96

$104.96

Power Supply			Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$129.99	-$15.001	FREE			$114.99

Custom

Base Total:	$1665.89
Promo Discounts:	-$15.00
Total:	$1650.89

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[logainofhades]

You have some overspending going on. For slightly more, you could go faster on cpu and gpu. P3 plus is a qlc drive, mp44 is tlc.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($393.51 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Frost Commander 140 BLACK 95.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B650E PG RIPTIDE WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($117.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($117.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB Video Card ($524.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.00 @ B&H)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3.0 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1663.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-14 20:28 EDT-0400