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So my current build has an Asus M5A99FX Board, and an FX 8350 CPU, and after looking at benchmarks, I wanted to get an upgrade. I was wondering if it would be worth it to buy a new motherboard, CPU, ram, storage, and windows license, or just buy a new system. I didn't see the very short upgrade path when I first bought the system. Thanks for any answers!

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2 minutes ago, Obelisk said:

So my current build has an Asus M5A99FX Board, and an FX 8350 CPU, and after looking at benchmarks, I wanted to get an upgrade. I was wondering if it would be worth it to buy a new motherboard, CPU, ram, storage, and windows license, or just buy a new system. I didn't see the very short upgrade path when I first bought the system. Thanks for any answers!

I would recommend a new system. I'm building a new ryzen system, upgrading from my FX. I think you can save your license of windows, unless it is OEM. But if its one you purchased through ms then I would contact them. 

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CPU: AMD RYZEN 1600 Purchased

Motherboard: ASUS PRIME B350-PLUS  Purchased

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR4 3000MHX (2X8GB) Purchased

CPU COOLER: DeepCool GAMMAXX 400 GT RGB Purchased

GPU: Gigabyte Xtreme Aorus 6gb GTX 1060 Purchased

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PSU: EVGA 550B3 Purchased

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13 minutes ago, Obelisk said:

Would a Ryzen 1400 be a worthwhile upgrade?

Yup, though IMO 1600 is the best value a 1400 will perform similarly in most games

 

edit: Both beat any FX by a mile

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18 minutes ago, Obelisk said:

Would a Ryzen 1400 be a worthwhile upgrade?

I made an upgrade from a FX8320 to a 1400 and I'd say it's a considerable upgrade, especially in energy efficiency. Though I'd say go for a 1500X (has more cache) or a 1600 (more cores and cache) if you can, and OC to get the most out of your CPU.

Also, I paid £2 for a new W10 Pro key for the new mobo.

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