PC upgrade for gaming, coding & virtualization

[__Mercenary__]

Budget:  Max 6.000 DKK

Country: Denmark

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Gaming (Battlefield 2042, World of Tanks, Helldivers 2), coding & virtualization (one VM, while i'm working on projects)

Monitors: 2x monitors, 1080p 

Peripherals: already have a keyboard, mouse, headset, monitors and Windows 11 key.

 

Here is my current build from 2017:

Type	Name
CPU	Intel Core i7-6700 Skylake Processor
GPU	ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Strix Gaming
Motherboard	ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII RANGER Socket-1151
RAM	Corsair Vengeance LED DDR4 3200MHz 16GB (2x8)
SSD	Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB SSD
PSU	Corsair CX750M, 750W PSU
Case	Corsair Carbide 100R Window Edition
Cooler	Corsair Hydro Series H45 CPU Køler

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yq4QbL

 

I am looking to upgrade my PC. I am happy with my current GPU (ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 6GB), I think I just need to upgrade my CPU, motherboard and RAM.

I am also looking for advice on any parts I could keep and which I should upgrade.

This is my start point as below:

 

Type	Name	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.20GHz Socket AM5 Tray	2,881.00
Motherboard	Asrock B650M-HDV/M.2	1,053.00
RAM	G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 BK C30 DC - 32GB	908.00
	Total	4,842.00

 

Thanks!!

[podkall]

Good start point, I'd consider if 7800x3D wouldn't be up for an option, the reason being it has 8 cores and 16 threads and clocks pretty fast too, being more faster for games and probably cheaper.

 

Consider, if this:

3 minutes ago, __Mercenary__ said:

coding & virtualization (one VM, while i'm working on projects)

isn't demanding, or won't increase in demand drastically that would justify buying 7900x

 

then you might aswell just get the 7800x3D

 

if you need a new CPU cooler for the upgrade, this could work if the demand isn't high: (using the 7800x3D cpu)

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor  (2852.00kr @ Føniks Computer)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  (358.00kr @ Proshop)
Motherboard: ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard  (944.00kr @ Computersalg)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  (965.00kr @ Proshop)
Total: 5119.00kr
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-13 20:42 CEST+0200

[PDifolco]

38 minutes ago, __Mercenary__ said:

Budget:  Max 6.000 DKK

Country: Denmark

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Gaming (Battlefield 2042, World of Tanks, Helldivers 2), coding & virtualization (one VM, while i'm working on projects)

Monitors: 2x monitors, 1080p 

Peripherals: already have a keyboard, mouse, headset, monitors and Windows 11 key.

 

Here is my current build from 2017:

 

Type	Name
CPU	Intel Core i7-6700 Skylake Processor
GPU	ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Strix Gaming
Motherboard	ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII RANGER Socket-1151
RAM	Corsair Vengeance LED DDR4 3200MHz 16GB (2x8)
SSD	Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB SSD
PSU	Corsair CX750M, 750W PSU
Case	Corsair Carbide 100R Window Edition
Cooler	Corsair Hydro Series H45 CPU Køler

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yq4QbL

 

I am looking to upgrade my PC. I am happy with my current GPU (ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 6GB), I think I just need to upgrade my CPU, motherboard and RAM.

I am also looking for advice on any parts I could keep and which I should upgrade.

This is my start point as below:

 

 

Type	Name	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 4.7GHz Socket AM5 Box	3,099.00
Motherboard	Asrock B650M-HDV/M.2	1,053.00
RAM	G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 BK C30 DC - 32GB	908.00
	Total	5,060.00

 

Thanks!!

Not sure why you'll need a 7900X, do your project really need 12 cores ?

For gaming the weak 1060 makes the CPU close to irrelevant ...

[ulookuglynoob]

55 minutes ago, __Mercenary__ said:

Budget:  Max 6.000 DKK

Country: Denmark

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Gaming (Battlefield 2042, World of Tanks, Helldivers 2), coding & virtualization (one VM, while i'm working on projects)

Monitors: 2x monitors, 1080p 

Peripherals: already have a keyboard, mouse, headset, monitors and Windows 11 key.

 

Here is my current build from 2017:

 

Type	Name
CPU	Intel Core i7-6700 Skylake Processor
GPU	ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Strix Gaming
Motherboard	ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII RANGER Socket-1151
RAM	Corsair Vengeance LED DDR4 3200MHz 16GB (2x8)
SSD	Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB SSD
PSU	Corsair CX750M, 750W PSU
Case	Corsair Carbide 100R Window Edition
Cooler	Corsair Hydro Series H45 CPU Køler

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yq4QbL

 

I am looking to upgrade my PC. I am happy with my current GPU (ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 6GB), I think I just need to upgrade my CPU, motherboard and RAM.

I am also looking for advice on any parts I could keep and which I should upgrade.

This is my start point as below:

 

 

Type	Name	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 4.7GHz Socket AM5 Box	3,099.00
Motherboard	Asrock B650M-HDV/M.2	1,053.00
RAM	G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 BK C30 DC - 32GB	908.00
	Total	5,060.00

 

Thanks!!

maybe get something like a 7600 and a 6650 xt.

https://dk.pcpartpicker.com/list/DjLXQP

Don't want to bottleneck your CPU with a 1060. If you want it to be cheaper, get 16 gb ram instead of 32.

[podkall]

22 minutes ago, PDifolco said:

Not sure why you'll need a 7900X, do your project really need 12 cores ?

For gaming the weak 1060 makes the CPU close to irrelevant ...

I guess it's for the CPU related tasks, I don't see OP trying to run Cyberpunk on max settings with their 1060, they're just chilling on some reasonably runable games by older hardware

[podkall]

Just now, ulookuglynoob said:

maybe get something like a 7600 and a 6650 xt.

https://dk.pcpartpicker.com/list/DjLXQP

Don't want to bottleneck your CPU with a 1060. If you want it to be cheaper, get 16 gb ram instead of 32.

OP had previous posts with planning on a 7600 + GRE build, but I guess plans have changed or something, the budget is lower, not sure if it's because the 1060 is truly enough for them or if it's lowkey for budget reasons,

 

I mean I don't shame, I used GTX 1050 effectively for several years myself

[ulookuglynoob]

2 minutes ago, podkall said:

OP had previous posts with planning on a 7600 + GRE build, but I guess plans have changed or something, the budget is lower, not sure if it's because the 1060 is truly enough for them or if it's lowkey for budget reasons,

 

I mean I don't shame, I used GTX 1050 effectively for several years myself

Yeah, then OP should get a 7800x3d, or a 7950x if he will mainly use it for productivity. but a 1060 with a 7800x3d...

[podkall]

5 minutes ago, ulookuglynoob said:

Yeah, then OP should get a 7800x3d, or a 7950x if he will mainly use it for productivity. but a 1060 with a 7800x3d...

6th gen Intel, even on slow GPU you will see small uplift and major 1% low improvement

[ulookuglynoob]

6 hours ago, podkall said:

6th gen Intel, even on slow GPU you will see small uplift and major 1% low improvement

He is spending that much money for a "small uplift?" 

[__Mercenary__]

20 hours ago, podkall said:

I guess it's for the CPU related tasks, I don't see OP trying to run Cyberpunk on max settings with their 1060, they're just chilling on some reasonably runable games by older hardware

true.

[__Mercenary__]

21 hours ago, podkall said:

OP had previous posts with planning on a 7600 + GRE build, but I guess plans have changed or something, the budget is lower, not sure if it's because the 1060 is truly enough for them or if it's lowkey for budget reasons,

 

I mean I don't shame, I used GTX 1050 effectively for several years myself

I built that one for my brother, this one is mine.

Thanks for the help for that one.

[podkall]

14 hours ago, ulookuglynoob said:

He is spending that much money for a "small uplift?" 

- in gaming not productivity

 

 

[podkall]

6 minutes ago, __Mercenary__ said:

I built that one for my brother, this one is mine.

Thanks for the help for that one.

how's it going for him?

[__Mercenary__]

22 hours ago, podkall said:

Good start point, I'd consider if 7800x3D wouldn't be up for an option, the reason being it has 8 cores and 16 threads and clocks pretty fast too, being more faster for games and probably cheaper.

 

Consider, if this:

isn't demanding, or won't increase in demand drastically that would justify buying 7900x

 

then you might aswell just get the 7800x3D

 

if you need a new CPU cooler for the upgrade, this could work if the demand isn't high: (using the 7800x3D cpu)

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor  (2852.00kr @ Føniks Computer)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  (358.00kr @ Proshop)
Motherboard: ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard  (944.00kr @ Computersalg)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  (965.00kr @ Proshop)
Total: 5119.00kr
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-13 20:42 CEST+0200

I changed my CPU.

[ulookuglynoob]

1 minute ago, podkall said:

- in gaming not productivity

 

 

Well, if he doesn't need much gaming performance, then the 7900x or the 7800x3d is for him

[__Mercenary__]

6 minutes ago, podkall said:

how's it going for him?

i don't hear him complaining anymore, so i guess, it going great.

[podkall]

1 minute ago, __Mercenary__ said:

i don't hear him complaining anymore, so i guess, it going great.

nice, good for him

[podkall]

7 minutes ago, __Mercenary__ said:

I changed my CPU.

so you went the x3D route, welcome to the current high end, at least CPU wise

[ulookuglynoob]

1 minute ago, podkall said:

so you went the x3D route, welcome to the current high end, at least CPU wise

Well, if he is going for productivity, wouldn't a 7900x be better?

[__Mercenary__]

14 minutes ago, podkall said:

- in gaming not productivity

 

 

There are two reasons, why i choose higher CPU:

• I'm seeing that more games using more CPU, e.g. Battlefield 2042 use 100% and Helldivers 2 use 60% of my CPU at my current system.
• I need more core for my VM for productivity.

[podkall]

2 minutes ago, ulookuglynoob said:

Well, if he is going for productivity, wouldn't a 7900x be better?

I mean yeah but not if you don't need "as many cores as possible", the 7900x has 4 extra cores and respective threads onto the 7800x3D, but 7800x3D isn't slow outside gaming and has 8 cores and 16 threads, which can crunch just about any low-medium level productivity,

 

even high end productivity in some areas that don't necessarily advocate for many cores or are willing to wait slightly longer for their renders or whatever to finish.

 

• The 7800x3D is on top of list for Photoshop, since Photoshop doesn't really utilize many cores:

 

• Overall it's best currently in gaming, which is kind of an aim too:

 

• The only place where it's not as great as some other choices are heavy multicore loads like Blender, but still far more manageable if you're upgrading from a very old CPU:

 

And even though coding is aim in this thread, it is not absolutely terrible since it's fastest gaming chip, in the example below in a real world situation the difference is 45 vs 67 minutes of code compiling, which is a lot, but it's roughly an hour anyways even if you opt for the faster CPU:

 

 

 

 

• The + here despite not being the absolute best at productivity is that you're getting fastest gaming CPU currently, and a fast enough productivity CPU for you to not be hung up on a project that would render all day or something.
• Or essentially even can still probably do some productivity tasks in the background while not choking if you try to do something else or halt the creative process' speed