Build planning - need help !

[mjownth]

So I'm fairly new to the whole world of building custom gaming PC's, and my initial build is beginning to fail me. I'm looking to put together a mid-high end pc. The only parts I currently have that I'm wanting to keep are my RTX 2060 GPU, my Corsair Vengeance 3000MHz 16gb ram kit and my 550W power supply. I know nothing about what CPU I should pair these with, and which motherboard to go with as well. Please help!
Thanks

[Oswin]

welcome to the forums!

 

what is your budget for this build? what are the specs of your previous build?

[5x5]

Budget? And exact power supply model?

[mjownth]

37 minutes ago, Oswin said:

welcome to the forums!

 

what is your budget for this build? what are the specs of your previous build?

Budget is anywhere between $750-$1000 AUD, which is like $500-$750 USD. But all I'm really aiming to buy with this budget the new motherboard and CPU.
My previous build was as follows:
CPU: Intel i5-8500 (looking to get into AMD rather than getting another Intel chip) Used the stock Intel cooler.
Motherboard: Aorus Z370 Ultra Gaming Wifi
GPU: Zotac Gaming Geforce RTX 2060 (want to keep)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16Gb 3000MHz (want to keep)
PSU: Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Semi Modular (want to keep)
Case: Thermaltake View 71 Tempered Glass edition
 

[5x5]

12 minutes ago, mjownth said:

Budget is anywhere between $750-$1000 AUD, which is like $500-$750 USD. But all I'm really aiming to buy with this budget the new motherboard and CPU.
My previous build was as follows:
CPU: Intel i5-8500 (looking to get into AMD rather than getting another Intel chip) Used the stock Intel cooler.
Motherboard: Aorus Z370 Ultra Gaming Wifi
GPU: Zotac Gaming Geforce RTX 2060 (want to keep)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16Gb 3000MHz (want to keep)
PSU: Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Semi Modular (want to keep)
Case: Thermaltake View 71 Tempered Glass edition
 

Is it possible to wait till September-October for Zen 3? It's well worth it. If not ,get this now and upgrade to Zen 3 then. Enable PBO on the 3300X and it will match your old 8500 easily.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 3.8 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($228.00 @ Device Deal)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Slim CPU Cooler  ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME X570-P/CSM ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($299.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $616.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-07-19 21:15 AEST+1000

[Oswin]

17 minutes ago, mjownth said:

Budget is anywhere between $750-$1000 AUD, which is like $500-$750 USD. But all I'm really aiming to buy with this budget the new motherboard and CPU.
My previous build was as follows:
CPU: Intel i5-8500 (looking to get into AMD rather than getting another Intel chip) Used the stock Intel cooler.
Motherboard: Aorus Z370 Ultra Gaming Wifi
GPU: Zotac Gaming Geforce RTX 2060 (want to keep)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16Gb 3000MHz (want to keep)
PSU: Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Semi Modular (want to keep)
Case: Thermaltake View 71 Tempered Glass edition
 

you could get something like this 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	$467.50 @ Newegg Australia
CPU Cooler	be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler	$139.00 @ PCCaseGear
Motherboard	MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard	$296.00 @ Skycomp Technology
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$902.50
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-07-19 21:19 AEST+1000

though if you are not in a hurry, it's best to wait for zen 3 for the upgrade

[mjownth]

11 minutes ago, Oswin said:

you could get something like this 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	$467.50 @ Newegg Australia
CPU Cooler	be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler	$139.00 @ PCCaseGear
Motherboard	MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard	$296.00 @ Skycomp Technology
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$902.50
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-07-19 21:19 AEST+1000

though if you are not in a hurry, it's best to wait for zen 3 for the upgrade

Are there any equivalent motherboard alternatives that support WiFi? That's the only stipulation I forgot to mention, as I'm not able to use ethernet for my pc.

[Oswin]

3 minutes ago, mjownth said:

Are there any equivalent motherboard alternatives that support WiFi? That's the only stipulation I forgot to mention, as I'm not able to use ethernet for my pc.

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/vFhmP6/asus-rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wi-fi-atx-am4-motherboard-rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wi-fi

this may be an alternative though its a bit more expensive

 

or this

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/FMxbt6/gigabyte-b550-aorus-pro-ac-atx-am4-motherboard-b550-aorus-pro-ac

 

[5x5]

3 minutes ago, Oswin said:

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/vFhmP6/asus-rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wi-fi-atx-am4-motherboard-rog-strix-b550-f-gaming-wi-fi

this may be an alternative though its a bit more expensive

 

or this

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/FMxbt6/gigabyte-b550-aorus-pro-ac-atx-am4-motherboard-b550-aorus-pro-ac

 

The Strix is good but costly
The Aorus is shit and the BIOS is unstable. Avoid it.

 

5 minutes ago, mjownth said:

Are there any equivalent motherboard alternatives that support WiFi? That's the only stipulation I forgot to mention, as I'm not able to use ethernet for my pc.

Asus X570 TuF

[Oswin]

2 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

Asus X570 TuF

yeah... that thing cost $400 AUD at the moment, same as the X570 tomahawk  

[5x5]

13 minutes ago, Oswin said:

yeah... that thing cost $400 AUD at the moment, same as the X570 tomahawk  

Well, it's one of the best but yeah. The Strix is likely his best bet. I'd still recommend a 3300X now and a 4700X in three months.

[mjownth]

thanks for the recommendations guys, really helpful