CPU Upgrade Paths
Posted by KarlOs1222@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 13 comments
I currently have a 5600x and 3060.
I plan to upgrade to a 5070 XT but I also want to upgrade my CPU. I will be running it at 1440P.
My choices are:
Build a completely new PC (I want to hand down my old PC to family). Use the 7800X3D bundle from microcenter for 599.99.
Or
Upgrade my CPU and GPU to 5800XT using the microcenter bundle for 299.99. I would then also purchase a new case and power supply for myself so that I can use the spare parts (old CPU, old GPU, old PSU, the spare MB and RAM from the bundle) in my old PC case so I can hand that down to family.
I think this comes down to is it worth it to spend 300 extra dollars to get the 7800X3D vs 5800XT at 1440P. I already have 48GB of DDR4 RAM on my current machine.
It is important for me to be able to have 2 PCs, one for myself, and one for my family at the end of this upgrade
damien24101982@reddit
5800x3d will get rereleased soon if you want to upgrade am4.
KarlOs1222@reddit (OP)
I considered that but I'm not sure if microcenter will bundle it. I need the spare parts.
Ecstatic-Vermicelli2@reddit
Yeah I'd just go for a new AM5 based PC since you got a use for the old PC anyways. If you're giving away a PC, you're going to need a new part of everything anyway. Only reason i can think of not to do that is if your family is not satisfied with the performance of the old PC. But i doubt that's the case.
greggm2000@reddit
Definitely grab that Microcenter bundle, especially since it comes with DDR5 RAM, which is otherwise crazy expensive. Plus, you'll be able to later upgrade to Zen 6 and maybe even Zen 7, in years to come, for a boost in performance. As to the present, the 7800X3D will definitely outlass the 5600X or 5800XT for gaming by quite a bit.
wubbadubdub_zzz@reddit
You can see the hardware Canucks video. Keep your 5600x
KarlOs1222@reddit (OP)
What video
deTombe@reddit
Get the bundle memory is not going to get any cheaper and money best spent towards a newer generation. Save your old system for a media server or give to a family member.
aragorn18@reddit
Did you mean that you're upgrading to the 9070 XT?
Honestly, the 5600X is still a decent CPU, especially at 1440p. I would try out the GPU with your current system and determine if you actually need a CPU upgrade.
KarlOs1222@reddit (OP)
Also in this case, I don't get to give a computer to my family.
aragorn18@reddit
That's fair. I missed that part.
KarlOs1222@reddit (OP)
Yes I did. The only issue is that I have a 650 W PSU so if I did grab the 9070 XT to try with my current CPU, then I would have to get the PSU as well. I guess regardless of the outcome, I need to get a PSU.
Naerven@reddit
For gaming the 5800XT is only something like 10% better than a R5-5600 on average. If you plan on upgrading you should want more.
RumbleTheCassette@reddit
Honestly, both options are reasonable since you have a use for the spare parts in either scenario. I don't think you are making a bad choice either way. With that said, if you can afford the AM5 path, that'll likely last you longer overall and you'll have relatively easy upgrade options in the future (e.g. a new GPU or a new AM5 CPU).