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TSjoblessman
post Sep 9 2023, 04:24 AM, updated 3y ago

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Below are the specifications of my current Desktop.

Motherboard: Asus PRIME B450M-K
RAM: 16GB RAM HyperX
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core Processor
NEW GPU : MSI GTX 1070 AERO ITX
Casing: Basic Cooler Master Casing - No idea of the model name
Power Supply : Cooler Master Elite V4 - 600W
Storage: Currently 1 500gb HDD + 1 500gb m2.SSD

Usage:
This is purely for gaming only.

Requirement:-
1. Looking into RTX4070 GPU.
2. Might upgrade to 32 GB ram - depending on budget
3. Adding more storage due games size, maybe 1 TB or 2 TB m2.
4. I use a lot of Remote Play - Steam Link
5. Might look into extra cooling as well. Basically the CPU would be ON forever.

Looking for recommendation for me to upgrade and if the old components can be used back. And any vendors or shop as well for this. Thank you!

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post Sep 9 2023, 02:07 PM

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1. If opting for RTX4070 GPU, the PSU might need to be upgraded to at least 650W and at least Bronze rated. Silver or Gold rated is most recommended. But also do note that RTX4070 also available in either 8-pin PCIE power port or the newer 12VHPWR power port, so choose wisely.

2. Do note that despite RTX4070 is using PCIe 4.0x16, it will run on PCIe 3.0X16 speed due to your mobo and cpu limitation. Just minimal fps loses tho. But to enjoy full PCIe 4.0x16, the mobo must be upgrade at least B550 series and proc also need to be at least Ryzen 5 3600.

3. For CPU cooling, best to use reliable 240mm watercooling AIO.

4. You did mention that you wanna upgrade to 32GB RAM. So since your mobo has 2 slots, so best to buy in pairs (16GB x2). At the moment, ADATA and CORSAIR are available.

5. Recommended to use PCIe SSD as OS storage. Pay extra attention to TBW (Total Bytes Written) value, as it will indicate the lifetime of PCIe SSD. Check datasheets.
TristanX
post Sep 9 2023, 05:56 PM

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QUOTE(joblessman @ Sep 9 2023, 04:24 AM)
Below are the specifications of my current Desktop.

Motherboard: Asus PRIME B450M-K
RAM: 16GB RAM HyperX
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core Processor
NEW GPU : MSI GTX 1070 AERO ITX
Casing: Basic Cooler Master Casing - No idea of the model name
Power Supply : Cooler Master Elite V4 - 600W
Storage: Currently 1 500gb HDD + 1 500gb m2.SSD

Usage:
This is purely for gaming only.

Requirement:-
1. Looking into RTX4070 GPU.
2. Might upgrade to 32 GB ram - depending on budget
3. Adding more storage due games size, maybe 1 TB or 2 TB m2.
4. I use a lot of Remote Play - Steam Link
5. Might look into extra cooling as well. Basically the CPU would be ON forever.

Looking for recommendation for me to upgrade and if the old components can be used back. And any vendors or shop as well for this. Thank you!
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No budget provided. Not sure how far you wanna go.

Update your BIOS. Go for these.

Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Scythe Big Shuriken 3 (motherboard has shitty VRM, need some airflow from cooler)
Kingston HyperX Beast 32GB DDR4-3600 kit
MSI RTX 4070 Ventus 2X
Kingston KC3000 2TB
NZXT C750 power supply (your power supply is low grade)

This post has been edited by TristanX: Sep 9 2023, 06:11 PM
myway1985
post Sep 9 2023, 09:32 PM

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QUOTE(joblessman @ Sep 9 2023, 04:24 AM)
Below are the specifications of my current Desktop.

Motherboard: Asus PRIME B450M-K
RAM: 16GB RAM HyperX
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core Processor
NEW GPU : MSI GTX 1070 AERO ITX
Casing: Basic Cooler Master Casing - No idea of the model name
Power Supply : Cooler Master Elite V4 - 600W
Storage: Currently 1 500gb HDD + 1 500gb m2.SSD

Usage:
This is purely for gaming only.

Requirement:-
1. Looking into RTX4070 GPU.
2. Might upgrade to 32 GB ram - depending on budget
3. Adding more storage due games size, maybe 1 TB or 2 TB m2.
4. I use a lot of Remote Play - Steam Link
5. Might look into extra cooling as well. Basically the CPU would be ON forever.

Looking for recommendation for me to upgrade and if the old components can be used back. And any vendors or shop as well for this. Thank you!
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1. colorful rtx 4070NB RM2950 (tng rebate promo rm50 until 30 sept_
2. 32GB (3200) kingston fury beast non RGB RM320
3. ryzen 7 5700x RM899 + B550m pro vdh wifi RM509
4. kingston NV2 2tb (storage cukup) RM399
5. thermalright FC 140 RM269
6. azza hive 450m RM269
7. 1st player steampunk 850w gold RM399

cukup de.. use back old ssd as main storage oso

i5-12600KF RM879.00
B760m msi a wifi D4 RM679.00
16Gb kingston white 3200mhz RM199.00
2TB nv2 RM399
iGame GeForce RTX 4070 NB RM2,950.00
1st player steampunk 750 gold RM379.00
azza hive 450m RM269
thermalright FC 140 RM269


This post has been edited by myway1985: Sep 9 2023, 09:36 PM
babylon52281
post Sep 10 2023, 04:12 PM

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QUOTE(joblessman @ Sep 9 2023, 04:24 AM)
Below are the specifications of my current Desktop.

Motherboard: Asus PRIME B450M-K
RAM: 16GB RAM HyperX
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core Processor
NEW GPU : MSI GTX 1070 AERO ITX
Casing: Basic Cooler Master Casing - No idea of the model name
Power Supply : Cooler Master Elite V4 - 600W
Storage: Currently 1 500gb HDD + 1 500gb m2.SSD

Usage:
This is purely for gaming only.

Requirement:-
1. Looking into RTX4070 GPU.
2. Might upgrade to 32 GB ram - depending on budget
3. Adding more storage due games size, maybe 1 TB or 2 TB m2.
4. I use a lot of Remote Play - Steam Link
5. Might look into extra cooling as well. Basically the CPU would be ON forever.

Looking for recommendation for me to upgrade and if the old components can be used back. And any vendors or shop as well for this. Thank you!
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No mention what type of games you play, on what resolution, and what budget you have.

Very vague for peeps to reckon as it can be limited upgrade to changing whole system as myway suggested.
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post Sep 11 2023, 12:57 PM

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QUOTE(joblessman @ Sep 9 2023, 04:24 AM)
Below are the specifications of my current Desktop.

Motherboard: Asus PRIME B450M-K
RAM: 16GB RAM HyperX
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core Processor
NEW GPU : MSI GTX 1070 AERO ITX
Casing: Basic Cooler Master Casing - No idea of the model name
Power Supply : Cooler Master Elite V4 - 600W
Storage: Currently 1 500gb HDD + 1 500gb m2.SSD

Usage:
This is purely for gaming only.

Requirement:-
1. Looking into RTX4070 GPU.
2. Might upgrade to 32 GB ram - depending on budget
3. Adding more storage due games size, maybe 1 TB or 2 TB m2.
4. I use a lot of Remote Play - Steam Link
5. Might look into extra cooling as well. Basically the CPU would be ON forever.

Looking for recommendation for me to upgrade and if the old components can be used back. And any vendors or shop as well for this. Thank you!
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Bro, I suggest u get brand new PC, not an upgrade. Next year probably a more exciting year for cpu and more matured ddr5 with better pricing. Why I say so:
Ur current PC:
Current Mobo vrm is probably not enough to support 8 core load
Current ram probably cannot support higher speed
Current cpu will likely bottleneck
Current gpu will likely bottleneck

 

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