Hi all,
I'm planning upgrades for my build from 2014... I mostly use my PC for gaming. Upgraded the GPU in 2020, now my CPU is the performance bottleneck. I'll need to replace the mobo and RAM. Gonna throw in a new case as well. Doesn't need to have the highest gaming performance, I just want something that'll run smoothly at 1080p for another another 10 years (I'll probably need to upgrade the GPU at some point in between). Looking for general critique. I hope to keep the total cost below $700.
Specifically, do you recommend I use a higher-end CPU cooler, or will the heat sink w/ fan be enough?
Also, is the case I selected large enough for adequate air flow?
Full list of components: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6rp7DZ
New/upgraded components:
CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory
Case: NZXT H7 Flow (2022) ATX Mid Tower Case
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - USB 64-bit
Non-upgraded components:
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750G Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Various SSDs and HDD for storage
1080p monitor
Approximate Purchase Date: this month
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, motherboard, RAM, CPU cooler, case
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080
I'm planning upgrades for my build from 2014... I mostly use my PC for gaming. Upgraded the GPU in 2020, now my CPU is the performance bottleneck. I'll need to replace the mobo and RAM. Gonna throw in a new case as well. Doesn't need to have the highest gaming performance, I just want something that'll run smoothly at 1080p for another another 10 years (I'll probably need to upgrade the GPU at some point in between). Looking for general critique. I hope to keep the total cost below $700.
Specifically, do you recommend I use a higher-end CPU cooler, or will the heat sink w/ fan be enough?
Also, is the case I selected large enough for adequate air flow?
Full list of components: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6rp7DZ
New/upgraded components:
CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory
Case: NZXT H7 Flow (2022) ATX Mid Tower Case
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - USB 64-bit
Non-upgraded components:
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750G Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Various SSDs and HDD for storage
1080p monitor
Approximate Purchase Date: this month
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, motherboard, RAM, CPU cooler, case
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080