31-40k Advice on Upgrade path to choose - CPU or GPU

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tripo

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Currently using a AMD 4650g with a 6600XT around 3.5 years old.PSU is ANTEC NE550 bronze. LG 1440p.monitor.
Does it make sense to replace the CPU with a 7800x now or jump to a 9070xt or something from nvidia to increase the life as I intend to keep it for a few more years without a change of mobo.
Normally i play AOE and sometimes single player FPS with very limited other usage.
Budget looking at 30-35 max
 
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You can't get any of these upgrades under 30-35k anyways

9070xt alone costs 65-70k

I would say, For your use case, I think this should be enough for next 2 years
Just keep saving money, and get a big upgrade later
 
Saaz said:
You can't get any of these upgrades under 30-35k anyways

9070xt alone costs 65-70k

I would say, For your use case, I think this should be enough for next 2 years
Just keep saving money, and get a big upgrade later
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Thanks for feedback.. wanted to say a 9060XT. upgrade gpu now and switch to new platform after few years and continue the gpu but that will be old also at the time.
I am also hesitant to change but the itch to change something is and don't see any real accessories to upgrade... Have a keychron/good mouse - so will hold off then
 
My system is sort of similar. Old Core i5 6600K with 6600XT and I use it to play comfortably in 1440p - as seen here.
I have tried stronger GPUs like RX 6800 and didnt see cpu bottlenecking as I mostly play gpu dependent AAA titles.
Hence, If I were you, I would replace the 6600XT with 6800XT/7800XT used and save something from the budget of 35k.
Or if buying new just get 9060XT 16GB and do the CPU upgrade in another ~ 2 years.
 
tripo said:
Thanks for feedback.. wanted to say a 9060XT. upgrade gpu now and switch to new platform after few years and continue the gpu but that will be old also at the time.
I am also hesitant to change but the itch to change something is and don't see any real accessories to upgrade... Have a keychron/good mouse - so will hold off then
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Upgrade to 9060XT 16GB now only if you are confident of spending another 40k on R5 7600 + mobo + RAM within next 6 months as there will be CPU bottleneck. Or at least upgrade CPU to 5700X3D provided you have a decent mobo. Do mention specs of mobo & RAM.

4650G is a worse R5 3600. R5 3600 was not ideal for 9060XT level of GPU performance even back in 2019 (say close to 2080Ti level).
 
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