Upgrading my 2014 build

[GrandKetchup]

Hello!

 

I need some help to upgrade my build from 2014, here are the current specs :

Processor :  Intel Core i7 4790K

Motherboard : Asus Z97-A

CPU Cooler : Be Quiet Dark Rock 3

GPU : Sapphire Radeon R9 280X TRI X 3Go

HDD : Seagate Barracuda 1To 7200rpm 

Case : Fractal Design Define XL R2

Ram : Kingston DDR3 2x8Go Hyper X Fury

PSU :  Cooler Master G700 - 700W

 

My use is mostly music production (recording, mixing), video editing (Premiere, After Effects) with a little bit of gaming sometimes.

Up until now it covered my needs, as I moved my audio/video work to a MacBook pro 3 years ago, but as I got better and projects more complex the MacBook is starting to show its limits as well. 

Yesterday I tried to play Mount & Blade II : Bannerlord and it was unplayable, even worse when I installed the latest drivers for my GPU, so the computer is not enough for my gaming needs either... 

 

The upgraded version should be able to run M&B II and newer games in a playable fashion and "future proof" me by handling 4K video editing 

 

What parts are worth keeping (if any) ? I'd like to keep the case at the very least, but the less money I have to spend the happier I'll be haha.

I'm located in France and my currency is euros.

 

 I think that 600 euros would be my highest budget, but I'd really like to keep it low

 

Thanks in advance !

 

[Fasauceome]

You may have to contact be quiet to get a proper adapter for your CPU cooler to fit, but your current hardware should transfer with no issue

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	€202.99 @ Cdiscount
CPU Cooler	be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler	Purchased For €0.00
Motherboard	MSI B450-A PRO MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard	€121.90 @ LDLC
Memory	PNY Anarchy-X 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	€76.99 @ Cdiscount
Video Card	Inno3D GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4 GB Compact Video Card	€186.90 @ LDLC
Case	Fractal Design Define XL R2 (Black Pearl) ATX Full Tower Case	Purchased For €0.00
Power Supply	Cooler Master MWE Bronze V2 700 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	Purchased For €0.00
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	€588.78
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-06 20:43 CEST+0200

Only thing I could not find to add was the PSU, if it is an old power supply, you may want to consider replacing it.

[GrandKetchup]

Maybe a silly question but couldn't I keep my RAM with the new motherboard ? That would allow me to buy a M.2 SSD which seems like a big upgrade

Same question with my CPU, is it completely outdated or can I keep it along with my motherboard for a while ? I mean would the GTX 1650 work with my current setup ?

 

And if I understood correctly I'd be able to keep my PSU with this new build ?

Thanks!

[Kilrah]

You have DDR3 RAM, everything current uses DDR4 so no you can't keep it.

You can't use a newer CPU on your motherboard either. The CPU/motherboard standard changes every couple of years with Intel stuff.

[GrandKetchup]

9 minutes ago, Kilrah said:

You have DDR3 RAM, everything current uses DDR4 so no you can't keep it.

You can't use a newer CPU on your motherboard either. The CPU/motherboard standard changes every couple of years with Intel stuff.

Wasn't aware of that, thanks !

 

So to summarize :

- I can keep the case, the cooler and the PSU

- I can upgrade the GPU without changing the motherboard

- When I'll upgrade the CPU I need to change the MB and ram as well

Is that correct ?

Sorry for all the questions but I've been out of the tech world for a while haha