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Upgrading PC: GPU&CPU

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Hi guys, so currently I have:
AMD RYZEN 7 3700X, RTX 2070 SUPER XC GAMING, PSU: Corsair RM750x, Case:Fractal Design Define R5 Black, DIMM: Crucial 16GB KIT DDR4 3200MHz CL16,MB: ASUS TUF X570-PLUS GAMING, Cooler: Be quiet! PURE ROCK
And Iam looking for upgrade, 1440p monitor 144Hz (but I dont have to have high FPS on flat screen, around 70 is ok for me) and virtual reality headset HP reverb G2 ( 2,160 x 2,160 pixels per eye,90Hz).
My plan currently upgrade to: RX 7900XT and 5800X3D
So system would look like this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HdDHxH
My questions:
1/ power supply, will my 750W be ok? Its what manufacturer reccomend for 7900XT but some reccomend to have some safety pillow, I would not want to work on the edge and have my power supply die in three years or so, part picker show 525W for this (possible) future system and I heard this number should be multipled by 1,5 so that would give 790W (I understand this is not a must to 100% follow). I read both XT and 5800X3D can be undervolted well so I could maybe safe some W. FOr sure I will not upgrade my power supply now, If there will be some doubts I would go probably with 4070i which take cca 50W less or even 4070 and then no need CPU change (so much).
2/ Cooling, will my PURE ROCK be ok for 5800X3D? Again I already did research,some says ok, some says should get better, but I guess case also take its part and my Define R5 is quite big and I also have two fans there, one in front and one in back.
3/ Would you pick different GPU? Some said Nvidia GPUs better for VR than AMD, but not sure If its true ot just AMD hate, i didnt find any comparasion for VR games.I know Nvidia have advantage in DLSS3 (only flat screen) but 7900XT should no need it now in 1440p and once it need there should be FSR 3.0 and it has 20GB VRAM and Nvidia only 12.
Note: I would like 7900XT also because it has USB-C port what is best connection for reverb G2 as there is problem to connect it directly via MLB with my X570 chipset. THere is solution like rev 2 cable or powered USB hubs but USB-C to GPU is best.
 
I did modifications to your PC Part Picker List.......

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor ($317.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Silver Soul 135 82 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B550 Taichi ATX AM4 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Silicon Power XPOWER Turbine 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($29.97 @ Amazon)
Memory: Silicon Power XPOWER Turbine 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($29.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: MSI SPATIUM M450 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: MSI SPATIUM M450 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX RX-79TMBABF9 Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card ($789.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($124.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Super Flower LEADEX VII XG 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Total: $1755.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-15 18:50 EDT-0400


There is no reason to buy SSD and mechanical hard drives now that NVME drives are so cheap and faster than the latter, unless you need bulk storage, then I would add a WD red drive to the build. I would also look at getting 32Gb of RAM over 16Gb since some games now push the system memory over 18Gb, like Hogwarts does.

IF you plan on going with the 7900XT do not spend over 799.00$ for it, since at that point it is not worth the cost, and you should look at a cheaper 7900XTX.

Would an AM5 or Intel platform be an option? I think you might get the cost down and get better performance looking at these as an option.

AM5 Build.......
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor ($324.00 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Frost Commander 140 BLACK 95.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($50.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL38 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: MSI SPATIUM M450 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: MSI SPATIUM M450 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX RX-79TMBABF9 Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card ($789.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($124.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Super Flower LEADEX VII XG 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Total: $1785.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-15 19:11 EDT-0400

Intel Build........

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor ($310.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Frost Commander 140 BLACK 95.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($50.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B760 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL38 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: MSI SPATIUM M450 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: MSI SPATIUM M450 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX RX-79TMBABF9 Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card ($789.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($124.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Super Flower LEADEX VII XG 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Total: $1772.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-15 19:16 EDT-0400


I would go with the AM5 or Intel build for the extra 20.00$ to 30.00$ dollars over the AM4 build.
 
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I reused my Case,GPU,PSU, and Nvme.
total system cost for my 5800X3D + cooler and Mobo + 32 gigs(2x16) 3600 cl16 was 732$.
 
I did modifications to your PC Part Picker List.......

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor ($317.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Silver Soul 135 82 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B550 Taichi ATX AM4 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Silicon Power XPOWER Turbine 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($29.97 @ Amazon)
Memory: Silicon Power XPOWER Turbine 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($29.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: MSI SPATIUM M450 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: MSI SPATIUM M450 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX RX-79TMBABF9 Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card ($789.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($124.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Super Flower LEADEX VII XG 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Total: $1755.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-15 18:50 EDT-0400


There is no reason to buy SSD and mechanical hard drives now that NVME drives are so cheap and faster than the latter, unless you need bulk storage, then I would add a WD red drive to the build. I would also look at getting 32Gb of RAM over 16Gb since some games now push the system memory over 18Gb, like Hogwarts does.

IF you plan on going with the 7900XT do not spend over 799.00$ for it, since at that point it is not worth the cost, and you should look at a cheaper 7900XTX.

Would an AM5 or Intel platform be an option? I think you might get the cost down and get better performance looking at these as an option.

AM5 Build.......
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor ($324.00 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Frost Commander 140 BLACK 95.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($50.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL38 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: MSI SPATIUM M450 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: MSI SPATIUM M450 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX RX-79TMBABF9 Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card ($789.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($124.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Super Flower LEADEX VII XG 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Total: $1785.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-15 19:11 EDT-0400

Intel Build........

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor ($310.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Frost Commander 140 BLACK 95.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($50.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B760 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL38 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: MSI SPATIUM M450 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: MSI SPATIUM M450 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX RX-79TMBABF9 Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card ($789.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($124.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Super Flower LEADEX VII XG 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Total: $1772.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-15 19:16 EDT-0400


I would go with the AM5 or Intel build for the extra 20.00$ to 30.00$ dollars over the AM4 build.
thanks man for time spent, unfortunately as I wrote I only plan to update CPU and GPU, anyway I will think to update RAM as well
 
If you're willing to consider last generation, I'd recommend this card (though it doesn't have USB-C and seems to have coil whine, according to a review - that can differ from card to card).
16 GB VRAM should be enough for the next 4-5 years. You'll save a pretty penny, too.
 
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thanks man for time spent, unfortunately as I wrote I only plan to update CPU and GPU, anyway I will think to update RAM as well
The system you have now is not bad and really the only upgrades I would recommend, is the CPU, RAM and NVME drives if you are using an SSD and spinner drives. The boost just going to NVME is huge over an SSD for the boot drive.

If you opt to add a RX 7900XT graphics card, I would also change out the power supply to an 850 watt.
 
thanks man for time spent, unfortunately as I wrote I only plan to update CPU and GPU, anyway I will think to update RAM as well
LOL, update 3200 CL 16 16 GB to 32 GB. Don't overspend on speed. Get DDR5 platform or just increase the size of ram.
 
Too much overthinking IMO.

From where you are, OP: just buy the 5800X3D, 7900 XT, a 32 GB kit, and reuse the rest. 750 W PSU will be fine for that configuration. Will be as good a gaming PC as any.
 
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