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Time to upgrade?

  • 28-03-2023 10:01AM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 621 ✭✭✭


    PC was built almost 4 years ago and just wondering if it's time for an upgrade. Would definitely like to play games a bit better and was always intended on upgrading the graphics card but then the prices went insane (they still seem a bit mad). Monitor is Azus 27" 1440p.

    I can see some good value with the Ryzen 7 5700x but I'd need to make sure that this would be compatible with what I have and that it won't cause a bottleneck. I really cannot see any graphics cards at a reasonable price (€200) that would be worth upgrading to? I guess I could expect some sell on value from my own to add to that price??

    Any recommended upgrades appreciated, thanks!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,949 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    I have the 2700X and am going to leave the CPU upgrade till next year but am going to buy a new GPU pretty soon so looking at the Radeon 7900XT

    I have an 850 watt PSU though so you would have to buy a new one I'd say if you wanted to break the build into chunks



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 621 ✭✭✭Barack Obama


    Wow, that a monster!! Well outside of my requirements (well, my budget anyway 😆).

    Ive done a little more research and I think I’m better off leaving the cpu as is for now. The RX 6600 looks like good value.



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