Question Need some upgrade advice

[jfunchio]

Hello! I built this computer probably 7-8 years ago now and it is struggling to keep up with my needs. I mainly use it for gaming, graphic design and multitasking. I would love if it could handle running a more graphic intensive game while running photoshop and multiple browser windows at the same time. I have also gotten into generated AI imagery lately. I understand I am pretty far behind on technology but would love any recommendations for what they best bang for my buck would be as far as upgrading my current set up goes. I'm not an expert, so I'm not sure what is compatible and what can easily be upgraded. I would want to spend at most 1k.

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K
GPU: Nvidia GTX 1080
SSD: Samsung 850 Evo 500GB
SSD: Samsung 860 Evo 500GB
SSD: Samsung 860 Evo 1TB
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB
MBD: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 (MS-7977)

 

[Brian Boru]

Welcome to the forum

spend at most 1k

What currency?

What country are you in, any preferred retailers to buy from?

Do you intend to stay at 1080p?

 

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($148.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *Deepcool AG400 75.89 CFM CPU Cooler ($21.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *ASRock Z690 Extreme ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: *Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12 GB Video Card ($599.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: *MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ B&H)
Total: $990.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-02-09 17:05 EST-0500

 

[jfunchio]

Thanks for you help!

I have decided to spend a bit more and make some upgrades below. The two things I'm struggling to decide are the GPU and MB. I'm trying to decide between the 4070 Super or 4070 Ti Super. It's seems to be best value now vs future proofing. Does anyone have any recommendations for this as well as which brand I should go for. Looking at reviews on Best Buy for some of the Super cards and they don't seem to be the best. Also any other suggestions are also welcome!

I'm also trying to figure out what MB to get. I have the Tomahawk below, which seems like a good choice, but pcpartpicker is giving me the below warning. Is this an issue?

"The MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard supports the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor with BIOS version 7D75v13. If the motherboard is using an older BIOS version, updating the BIOS will be necessary to support the CPU."


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PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hNLy34

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($369.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX AG620 ARGB 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($212.89 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($117.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($799.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1677.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-02-14 08:15 EST-0500