u/Fizzay

Recommendations for upgrading my build (CPU/Motherboard/RAM)

Currently running a 5070 GPU, 5600x CPU, ASRock X570 Phantom Gaming 4 ATX AM4 Motherboard, and 32 GB DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory and a 850w PSU. I play games primarily at 1440p on a 144hz monitor.

I was looking at specifically upgrading my CPU, because while my current computer runs games very well, it does have some issues as I start to ramp up multiple processes, especially while I'm playing games, so I'd like a CPU that can handle that. The thing is the CPU upgrades I am looking at will also require me to upgrade both my motherboard and my RAM. I also don't see a point in upgrading my CPU into one that is still compatible with my current setup, because I know I will probably upgrade my motherboard and RAM in the future anyway; I figure I may as well do it now so I don't have to buy another CPU sooner than I have to. So from what research I've done, I think I'm looking for an AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM in addition to a CPU?

I don't really have a strict budget but I'm not looking for anything that's going to be more than I really need given I'm using a 5070. I'm mostly looking at getting a Ryzen, but I don't think I need one of the x3d ones, especially with the cost, although the 7600x3d seems like a good deal if it is one of the better options for me to look at. Cheaper is still obviously better since I wasn't originally expecting to have to buy multiple parts, just a CPU, but I want this build to last a good while with a 5070; I don't want to upgrade anything else for some time after this.

I'm considering looking at combos that include multiple parts of the ones I'm looking for if a better deal exists, but even some guidance on what parts and specs I should be looking at individually to achieve what I want would be helpful.

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u/Fizzay — 3 days ago