Question What needs upgrading soo?

[Ashley Knott]

Hello all.

I'm just wondering what would you guys think will need upgrading in the next couple years or do I need to start soon?

PC Specs
Motherboard - ROG Strix X570-F Gaming
CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
GPU - AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12gb)
RAM - Ballistix (12gb)
PSU - Corsair RM 750X

Thank you.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

what would you guys think will need upgrading

for what uses?

if gaming;
what particular games,
what in-game settings,
what resolution, etc?

if work/productivity tasks;
what software,
what sort of projects, etc?

RAM - Ballistix (12gb)

it's never a good idea to mix RAM kits,
even if they may be labeled with the same make & model.

even if the system boots and applications run you could still be suffering from decreased performance and/or data inconsistencies.

 

[logainofhades]

I would replace the CPU now with a 5700x3d, and replace the ram with a proper 2x16gb kit of DDR4 3200, unless you find a 3600 CL16 kit for a good price.

 

[Ashley Knott]

for what uses?

if gaming;
what particular games,
what in-game settings,
what resolution, etc?

if work/productivity tasks;
what software,
what sort of projects, etc?

it's never a good idea to mix RAM kits,
even if they may be labeled with the same make & model.

even if the system boots and applications run you could still be suffering from decreased performance and/or data inconsistencies.

Games like Call of Duty on high to max settings

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

Games like Call of Duty on high to max settings

if you're already playing them in that fashion, why upgrade?

i meant more, what games are you looking forward to or would like better performance in?
what sort of FPS would you like to see, etc?

CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
GPU - AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12gb)

any newer games, in the next couple of years, are very likely going to need a much better processor for good performance.
and i used an RX 6700 XT for a couple weeks when the RX 6000 series first launched and it was already lacking vs the performance i would like to see.

i would probably build an entire new system with better components all around if you are gearing towards the next couple-few years and newer games, recent and forthcoming.

 

[Eximo]

5700X3D is basically in the top ten gaming CPUs today. It is a fine upgrade. Getting a full 2x16GB memory kit will certainly help as well.

GPU can be upgraded at a later date. Monitor can be upgraded at a later date and keep the system relevant for a good while.

Roughly:
7800X3D/OtherX3D 7000 series
i7 and i9 13th and 14th gen processors
5800X3D / 5700X3D
i7 / i9 12th gen processors
i5-13th and 14th gen
i5 12th gen processors

 

[logainofhades]

CoD likes AMD cards, and assuming 1080p, the 6700xt is still a very capable card.

 

[Bob.B]

Hello all.

I'm just wondering what would you guys think will need upgrading in the next couple years or do I need to start soon?

PC Specs
Motherboard - ROG Strix X570-F Gaming
CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
GPU - AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12gb)
RAM - Ballistix (12gb)
PSU - Corsair RM 750X

Thank you.

Only you know how high up the perf ladder you want to go and how fat your wallet is.

Consider working with what you have and bumping it up in pieces.

Start with the ram get a 2x16GB kit.