Time for an upgrade!

[CaptainRon]

Hey, I am beginning a new build with some very basic ideas in mind based on the computer's intended use. The intended use for the new computer will be gaming and productivity; I am a software developer.

For gaming, I really want to upgrade from 1080p, targeting 1440p/144mhz with the new build.

For productivity, I need to be able to do some decent processing for the programs I work on for clients. I also want to spin up a virtual machine with a Linux distro.

Here is what I am currently running (NOTE: I bought the Dell 4k monitor for work. I love the sharpness of the text it provides compared to the BenQ, but I am more than willing to downgrade from 4k in order to accommodate the aforementioned 1440p target):

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PKtJ9r

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($230.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro 256 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GT OCV1 GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB Video Card
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 24.0" 1920 x 1080 60 Hz Monitor  ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Dell U2720Q 27.0" 3840 x 2160 60 Hz Monitor  ($477.29 @ Amazon)
Total: $1377.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-01-20 22:52 EST-0500

 

Here is a very, very, very basic start for my new build. Literally. It's just RAM, storage, and targeted monitors. I need help deciding on a CPU and graphics card. I do not intend on overclocking. What do you guys think I should be targeting?

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gMYgW4

Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory  ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($177.11 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Gigabyte M27Q 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor  ($299.99 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: Gigabyte M27Q 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor  ($299.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $977.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-01-20 22:55 EST-0500

 

Budget (including currency): $1500-$2500 range (but may be cool to go higher)

Country: United States

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Virtual machines, software development, gaming (Cyberpunk 2077, upcoming titles like Starfield, Jedi: Survivor, TLOU Remasterd on PC, Cyberpunk 2077, Path of Exile, World of Warcraft, Diablo 4, etc)

Other details: I would like target 1440p/144mhz.

 

[UnknownWalls]

Make sure to upgrade your gpu. The pny rtx 3050 is good on a smaller budget, but anything higher than that is also good. You should Get the ryzen 7 5000/7000 or the 9 5000/7000. 

[CaptainRon]

2 minutes ago, UnknownWallsTwitch said:

Make sure to upgrade your gpu. The pny rtx 3050 is good on a smaller budget, but anything higher than that is also good. You should Get the ryzen 7 5000/7000 or the 9 5000/7000. 

I don't intend on keeping anything from the old build. That whole PC is going to be given to my son. I just wanted to put it up there for reference of what I'm currently running.

[UnknownWalls]

Don’t get 64 gb ram. 32 is a better idea

[UnknownWalls]

Also you do not have a Motherboard in that list. Is that intentional?

[UnknownWalls]

If you can get a rtx 40 than do it. They are a bit overkill now, but will be good for longer.

[CaptainRon]

3 minutes ago, UnknownWallsTwitch said:

Also you do not have a Motherboard in that list. Is that intentional?

It is. I'm not sure what I am looking for yet out of a CPU/GPU, so I wasn't ready to pick out a motherboard. I'm looking for advice on CPU/GPU for the gaming and productivity needs mentioned in the post.

[UnknownWalls]

Yeah. Get a am4 motherboard and snake sure you get a am4 cpu

[UnknownWalls]

Lemme know if this is good. https://pcpartpicker.com/user/gevaboomboom/saved/#view=GVRsK8

[UnknownWalls]

10 hours ago, UnknownWallsTwitch said:

Yeah. Get a am4 motherboard and snake sure you get a am4 cpu

Or am5 if you really want a good, upgradable pc. Am4 currently has more chips though