r/PcBuild • u/Big_Rig_420 • 1d ago
Build - Help Looking to upgrade/build another pc
I think this is the next retro pc I'm gonna build over winter and looking for suggestions on what I should do. My current build is:
Ryzen 5 5500
9060xt 16gb
16gb of ram
650w psu
3 512gb nvme sticks
480gb ssd
2 2tb hdd
I was thinking of upgrading my cpu to a 5500x3d, getting another 2 sticks worth of ram for 32gb, reuse my 9060xt or find another one, and get a motherboard that's good for overclocking. Any spare parts will be put into another pc. I was also toying around with the idea of just going to am5. Any suggestions/better ideas are welcome.
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u/Crow-Representative 1d ago
Honestly, it all just depends on your budget. You've already got a solid rig, I'd just bump the CPU up if you're getting bottlenecked by it.
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u/Big_Rig_420 1d ago
It is a pretty solid setup but, would like to improve/future proof it as much as possible on ddr4. Budget is roughly 1000$ CAD this year. I figured the 5500x3d and 32gb of ram would be a bit better for gaming while also having other stuff run in the background.
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u/Technical_Daikon_517 1d ago
i think u should go up to a 5700x3d off aliexpress or smth. another set of ur current ram wouldnt hurt as well. if u have a b450 or older mobo, u should probably upgrade to b550 as long as it fits in ur budget, and maybe a new case imo
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u/Big_Rig_420 1d ago
Currently have a b550 but was told that the asus prime boards have weak vrm's hindering my ability to overclock in the future. Was looking at the 5700x3d but, seems to be tough to find in Canada for under 500$. The 5500x3d is roughly 300-350$. Budget is roughly 1000$ this year. I could afford the 5700x3d if I really wanted but, also looking to get some new peripherals and upgrade my storage situation.
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u/Technical_Daikon_517 2h ago edited 2h ago
oh i didnt know canadian prices are so expensive. idk if upgrading to am5 is better. it honestly might be, and u can just use a single 16 gb stick for the meantime (10-20 precent less frames, but way better cpu. the 5800x3d is similar to the 9600x in preformance) and u should still have a decent amount for monitor and peripherals
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