Upgrade time, advice needed

Fluffybob · 6 Apr 2020 at 10:38

Hi Guys,

Looking to upgrade my setup (in signature) to a Ryzen setup but as I don't have access to the MM I've no idea what to sell my existing kit for.

Looking to sell the i7 4770k - 32gb DDR3 ram - Gigabyte Z87-D3HP

Any ideas? ? Much appreciated as always

EsaT · 6 Apr 2020 at 18:41

Well, what's your budget?

If you want anything remotely as long usage life without changing CPU Ryzen 3700X would be that level...
Because next-gen consoles bring slightly clock speed capped variant of that as base level for next-gen games.

Fluffybob · 6 Apr 2020 at 19:02

Hi @EsaT

I have a potential basket below, is that a good match up (not sure about memory)

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Team Group Vulcan TUF Gaming Alliance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-28800C19 3600MHz Dual Channel Kit - Blac= £79.99
1 x AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Eight Core 4.4GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £278.99
1 x Gigabyte X570 AORUS ELITE (AMD AM4) DDR4 X570 Chipset ATX Motherboard= £189.95

Total: £559.43 (includes shipping: £10.50)

EsaT · 6 Apr 2020 at 19:38

If you're planning on staying in only 8 core CPU withotu updating, MSI B450 Tomahawk would do well for lot less.
X570 board is really needed only for high core count CPUs intended for long heavy usage.

Fluffybob · 6 Apr 2020 at 20:16

Cheers @EsaT I'll be happy saving that cash

was gonna get the Scythe Mugen 5 Rev.b but there are none in stock, can you recommend an alternative?

EsaT · 6 Apr 2020 at 20:22

3700X is really frugal CPU and already £21 Arctic Freezer 34 would be nice and comes with very good fan.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/arctic-freezer-34-cpu-cooler-120mm-hs-077-ar.html
Mugen 5 is really more that 3900X level cooling.

Fluffybob · 6 Apr 2020 at 21:05

Thanks for that @EsaT

Just my luck there are no tomahawks in stock now, not in a mad rush though