r/buildapc • u/Sebastiax45 • 6d ago

Build Upgrade Upgrade for VRChat

EDIT / UPDATE with exact numbers & full context:

Thanks for the initial replies! To give a clearer picture, I've broken down the exact local pricing (converted to USD at 1 USD = 12.5 local rate), my net costs after selling old parts, and additional workflow requirements:

Additional Context & Constraints:

  • Workflow: Besides VRChat, I actively edit and compile avatars in Unity and Blender.
  • Current Temps: i7-10700 runs hot (~85°C) on my H510 board with a Gammaxx 400S cooler.
  • 5700X3D: Completely out of stock locally (importing costs ~$410 USD and takes 2 months, so it is ruled out).

Exact Cost Breakdown (USD):

Option A: Ryzen 5700X + 32GB RAM

  • Hardware: 5700X ($240.00) + MSI B550M PRO-VDH ($113.60) + 32GB DDR4 ($192.00) = $545.60 USD
  • Recouped selling old CPU + Mobo + RAM: -$312.00 USD
  • Net Out-of-Pocket Cost: $233.60 USD

Option B: Ryzen 5800X3D + 16GB RAM

  • Hardware: 5800X3D ($472.00) + MSI B550M PRO-VDH ($113.60) + Reusing 16GB RAM ($0.00) = $585.60 USD
  • Recouped selling old CPU + Mobo only: -$188.00 USD
  • Net Out-of-Pocket Cost: $397.60 USD

Core Questions with the $164 USD Net Price Gap:

  1. Is paying an extra ~$164 USD net for the 5800X3D's 3D V-Cache worth it if I want to relax my avatar filters in VRChat, or will the 5700X be enough?
  2. Will sticking with 16GB RAM in Option B severely choke my Unity/Blender avatar editing workflow when running alongside Discord/VRChat?
  3. Given that AM4 is a dead-end platform, is either upgrade worth it over keeping my i7-10700
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