Upgrade recommendations

[wlls]

Hey all, looking to upgrade my system a bit this black friday coming up. Budget is less than $700, just wanting recomendations for things to look out for. I mostly use my PC for gaming, but also do some work on it too. Shopping in US and using $USD.

Gaming: OW2, Apex, GTAV, BTD6, TF|2, Ultrakill
Work: Light - Med Photoshop work, and Cinema4D renders

Current Spec: B550M Riptide (AM4), R5 5500, 6650XT, 16gb 3000mhz, 700w PSU

Thanks for any and all suggetstions!!

[Fluxmaven]

If you see a 5800X3D for a decent price that would be an easy drop in upgrade to your current setup. PS/C4D would probably benefit from a bit more RAM. Then spend the rest on a nice GPU. 

[wlls]

was definitely looking at that, but is it worth it to buy a new mobo to upgrade to AM5? RAM was 100% on my list, and did you have any GPU recommendations by chance? 

[SorryBella]

52 minutes ago, wlls said:

I don't really have a budget

Rule 0: never give random internet person a blank check. Always come in with a budget to guide people's opinion in accordance to your actual financial condition.

 

Also, press quote to get a response from someone. @Fluxmaven

[wlls]

3 minutes ago, SorryBella said:

Rule 0: never give random internet person a blank check. Always come in with a budget to guide people's opinion in accordance to your actual financial condition.

 

Also, press quote to get a response from someone. @Fluxmaven

Understood, and changed!

[Fluxmaven]

1 minute ago, SorryBella said:

Rule 0: never give random internet person a blank check. Always come in with a budget to guide people's opinion in accordance to your actual financial condition.

 

Also, press quote to get a response from someone. @Fluxmaven

I agree that it's hard to give well tailored advice without a budget.

 

As for the quote for response... I feel that's less important when replying to OP of their own thread that they are following. 

[SorryBella]

32 minutes ago, Fluxmaven said:

As for the quote for response

Notification is disabled by default for all but reactions and quote in this forum. This isnt like other normal forums. Other user besides OP is not notified of any changes to the threads.

 

1 hour ago, wlls said:

Budget is less than $700

I forgot to add, can i know your PSU model too? Ill add some additional rationale in a bit, im a bit preoccupied with other thing.

[wlls]

50 minutes ago, SorryBella said:

Notification is disabled by default for all but reactions and quote in this forum. This isnt like other normal forums. Other user besides OP is not notified of any changes to the threads.

 

I forgot to add, can i know your PSU model too? Ill add some additional rationale in a bit, im a bit preoccupied with other thing.

Thermaltake Smart 700w (i'm aware it is not very good, and already have intentions of buying a new one before upgrading anything)

[Why_Me]

4 hours ago, wlls said:

Hey all, looking to upgrade my system a bit this black friday coming up. Budget is less than $700, just wanting recomendations for things to look out for. I mostly use my PC for gaming, but also do some work on it too. Shopping in US and using $USD.

Gaming: OW2, Apex, GTAV, BTD6, TF|2, Ultrakill
Work: Light - Med Photoshop work, and Cinema4D renders

Current Spec: B550M Riptide (AM4), R5 5500, 6650XT, 16gb 3000mhz, 700w PSU

Thanks for any and all suggetstions!!

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