good CPU upgrade for Ryzen 5 5600x?

Posted by doe3879@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 4 comments

Current Spec

Processor AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-Core Processor 3.70 GHz

Installed RAM 16.0 GB DDR4

Storage SSD WD_BLACK SN770 2TB

Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8 GB)

Motherboard TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS WIFI

I mostly play games like Path of Exile 1 and 2 and is getting quite laggy endgame. And action games like Black Myth Wukong/Devil May Cry/Ninja Gaiden. Thinking about upgrading my CPU and ram to 32GB DDR4. I had build PC in the past but haven't follow up with the news in the last few years. Wondering what are some good upgrade path for me. I'm from Canada.

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Glenn_K_throwaway2k@reddit

Upgrade the RAM to 32gb, either 3200 or 3600mhz - you are playing Black Myth with only 16gb!?

Also maybe swap your 5600x for a 5800x or even an X3D. Upgrade your BIOS first though.

GPU - whatever your budget can stretch to. At least 12gb VRAM, preferably 16. 9060XT and 5060ti are your cheapest 16gb options.

doe3879@reddit (OP)

thanks, I'll keep an eye out for the amd 5800x3d. I'll likely just upgrade the CPU and Ram for the time being.

Australasian25@reddit

5800x3d chip might be out in a few months.

Wait and watch is a good bet.

aragorn18@reddit

The only gaming CPU upgrade that makes sense is an X3D chip. There are rumors that AMD will be re-releasing the 5800X3D in the next couple of months. That would be a good upgrade.