Upgrade my build

[Bloodguy_454]

hey I’m new to forums and this is my first build I built back in 2022. I want to take my build to the next level I’m big on mods like for Witcher 3 and Skyrim. I want to play games on ultra at least


CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X73 73.11 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory
Storage: Western Digital WD Blue SN5000 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
Video Card: Gigabyte GAMING OC Rev 2.0 GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card
Case: HYTE Y70 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Apevia Prestige 800 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit
Monitor: Samsung Odyssey G50D 32.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor


Additional stuff
I have a WiFi / Bluetooth pcie

 

[Colif]

Do you want a new PC or just an upgrade? Judging by fact there are not many better CPU on that motherboard, I guess its a new PC?

Where are you located and what is budget?

You could reuse the Case, I wouldn't reuse the PSU.
Could reuse the nvme as well.
Windows 11 can be moved to a new install provided its linked to a Microsoft Account (Unless you want to keep current PC as is). Would want to clean install on new PC.

I would aim for 16gb of ram as any more is too expensive now. 2 x 8 as 1 stick loses 20% performance

 

[Bloodguy_454]

I’m in the Los Angeles area i wanna keep the case and whatever parts i can but if i need a new motherboard then that’s not a problem looking to spend 800 - 1200 on upgrading parts. I want be able to run triple A games on ultra

 

[Colif]

I was thinking maybe @Why_Me pr @Lutfij would have some build ideas... runs

 

[Why_Me]

hey I’m new to forums and this is my first build I built back in 2022. I want to take my build to the next level I’m big on mods like for Witcher 3 and Skyrim. I want to play games on ultra at least


CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X73 73.11 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory
Storage: Western Digital WD Blue SN5000 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
Video Card: Gigabyte GAMING OC Rev 2.0 GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card
Case: HYTE Y70 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Apevia Prestige 800 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit
Monitor: Samsung Odyssey G50D 32.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor


Additional stuff
I have a WiFi / Bluetooth pcie

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor ($153.94 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 16 GB Video Card ($609.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $983.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-03-19 04:31 EDT-0400

 

[Colif]

How old is the PSU? It appears to only have a 3 year warranty and if its approaching that, might want a newer PSU

 

[Bloodguy_454]

How old is the PSU? It appears to only have a 3 year warranty and if its approaching that, might want a newer PSU

Three years old now

 

[Colif]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor ($210.01 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 16 GB Video Card ($609.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM850e (2025) 850 W Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($124.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $1164.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-03-19 21:48 EDT-0400

Maybe that PSU, might cost more but should do trick. 7 year warranty. Last longer than PC.

 

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor ($153.94 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 16 GB Video Card ($609.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *ASRock Steel Legend SL-850G 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1073.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-03-20 00:45 EDT-0400

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