Upgrading my PC

[shuffle_99]

I'm looking to upgrade my PC due to a PCI failure in my motherboard. I'm not super PC savvy so I have a few questions which I apologise if they seem obvious.

Currently I play PUBG which I am aware requires a bit of CPU power to work well. I have a i7-7700 right now and a GTX 1070 (plus SSD and 8GB RAM). I don't have budget to upgrade my graphics card at the moment so I am looking at only changing the CPU and motherboard (due to the PCI failure I mentioned).

- Can I purchase an AMD setup and more or less plug and play (maybe some drivers need installing?)
- Will my 1070 work in an AMD motherboard?

I am looking at this combo:
AMD Zen3 5800X and MSI MPG B550

AMD Zen3 5800X and MSI MPG B550 Gaming Plus AM4 ATX Motherboard Combo

||AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 8 Cores - 16 Threads - Base Clock: 3.8GHz - Max Boost Clock : Up to 4.7GHz - Default TDP / TDP: 105W - Package: AM4 || Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors and future AMD Ryzen™ processors with BIOS update, Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz, Lightning Fast...

www.centrecom.com.au

I don't know much about this combo other than its branded at gaming. Happy to hear other options.

Many thanks

 

[Why_Me]

I'm looking to upgrade my PC due to a PCI failure in my motherboard. I'm not super PC savvy so I have a few questions which I apologise if they seem obvious.

Currently I play PUBG which I am aware requires a bit of CPU power to work well. I have a i7-7700 right now and a GTX 1070 (plus SSD and 8GB RAM). I don't have budget to upgrade my graphics card at the moment so I am looking at only changing the CPU and motherboard (due to the PCI failure I mentioned).

- Can I purchase an AMD setup and more or less plug and play (maybe some drivers need installing?)
- Will my 1070 work in an AMD motherboard?

I am looking at this combo:
AMD Zen3 5800X and MSI MPG B550

AMD Zen3 5800X and MSI MPG B550 Gaming Plus AM4 ATX Motherboard Combo

||AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 8 Cores - 16 Threads - Base Clock: 3.8GHz - Max Boost Clock : Up to 4.7GHz - Default TDP / TDP: 105W - Package: AM4 || Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors and future AMD Ryzen™ processors with BIOS update, Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 4400(OC) MHz, Lightning Fast...

www.centrecom.com.au

I don't know much about this combo other than its branded at gaming. Happy to hear other options.

Many thanks

That works. Pair it up with 16GB (2X8GB) of 3600Mhz RAM (recommended for AMD Ryzen cpu's).

If you want to save a few dollars than look at either of these combos .

https://www.pccasegear.com/products/53802/asus-tuf-gaming-b560m-plus-motherboard
ASUS TUF Gaming B560M-Plus $179

https://www.jw.com.au/intel-core-i5-11400f-processor-502490
Intel Core i5 11400F $269.00

or ...

https://www.ple.com.au/Products/645...8-Core-16-Thread-LGA1200---No-iGPU-Retail-Box
Intel Core i7 11700F $469.00

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B083TRRT16
Crucial Ballistix 2x8GB (16GB Kit) DDR4 3200Mhz CL16 $133.04

https://www.mwave.com.au/product/be-quiet-shadow-rock-3-cpu-air-cooler-white-ac40200
be quiet! SHADOW ROCK 3 CPU Air Cooler $69.00

TUF GAMING B560M-PLUS｜Motherboards｜ASUS Global

TUF Gaming series distills essential elements of the latest AMD and Intel® platforms, and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers...

www.asus.com

Intel Core i5-11400F Review - The Best Rocket Lake

The Core i5-11400F is Intel's most affordable Rocket Lake processor. While its multiplier is locked, you can still adjust the power limit. Once we did that, the CPU ran over 15% faster and almost matched the Core i5-11600K. We also made an interesting discovery regarding Gear 1 vs. Gear 2.

www.techpowerup.com

 

[shuffle_99]

Thanks very much for the reply. Good to hear.

I'll check out those alternatives now too. Appreciate the time

Cheers

 

[shuffle_99]

So I jumped through your suggestions and its a fair bit cheaper than mine which is great, thank you.

I'm thinking this (would love to double check compatability, though I assume its fine since you posted them together)


Motherboard B560M

https://www.pccasegear.com/products/53802/asus-tuf-gaming-b560m-plus-motherboard

CPU i7-11700F

Buy Now | Intel Core i7 11700F Rocket Lake 8 Core 16 Thread Up To 4.9Ghz LGA1200 - No iGPU Retail Box

With Intel’s latest desktop processor architecture and the right balance of fast clock speeds and powerful cores you’ll get the high FPS and low latency to get more from demanding titles.

www.ple.com.au

Memory 16gb

Crucial Ballistix Gaming Memory, 2x8GB (16GB Kit) DDR4 3200MT/s CL16 Unbuffered DIMM 288pin Black, (PC4-19200), DDR4, BL2K8G32C16U4B : Amazon.com.au: Computers

Crucial Ballistix Gaming Memory, 2x8GB (16GB Kit) DDR4 3200MT/s CL16 Unbuffered DIMM 288pin Black, (PC4-19200), DDR4, BL2K8G32C16U4B : Amazon.com.au: Computers

www.amazon.com.au

Fan

https://www.mwave.com.au/product/be-quiet-shadow-rock-3-cpu-air-cooler-white-ac40200

Thanks very much

 

[shuffle_99]

Thanks for the help everyone