CPU/Mobo Upgrade Help Request

Build Request / Review

I had a local PC shop build me a gaming computer 3 years ago. While the price was very reasonable, there are a few things I wish I had paid more attention to when I was shopping. My ram wasn't allowed to go at is max speed because the CPU/mobo didn't support it. For the first couple years this computer still still handled everything I wanted to throw at it. Recently however, I am struggling to watch YouTube or a Hockey game at the same time as anything else.

My plan is to upgrade the CPU which will require a new board I assume, and then a GPU next year or maybe the following year as newer games test the limits of the 2070SUPER.

Appreciate any input - thanks

1. What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games (ex: resolution, FPS, settings) or programs you will be using.

Escape from Tarkov is main game. Video editting and FiveM modding is second most used on this PC. RDR2, Battlefield and COD are used once and a while when Tarkov hurts too much

2. What is your maximum PRE-TAX budget before rebates and shipping?

Unknown budget, putting feelers out there

3. When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.

Within 3 months, Christmas money is burning holes in my pockets

4. What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (ex: tower/OS/monitor/keyboard/mouse/etc)

RAM (if needed, current ram is clocked at lower speed that advertised due to MOBO/CPU limitations), MOBO, CPU + cooler is update required

5. If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? How old are they? Brands and models are appreciated.

Case (NZXT H510), GPU( 2070SUPER), all storage drives, PSU, all peripherals

6. Will you be overclocking (ex: CPU/GPU/RAM)? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line?

Don't plan to, haven't ever in the past as my current CPU doesn't support it

7. Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSD, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, VR, VirtualLink, tensor cores, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc)

I currently have 2 NVMe drive that need to fit new board

8. Do you have any specific case preferences (ex: mITX/mATX/mid-tower/full-tower sizes, styles, colours, window or not, LED lighting, etc.), or a particular color theme preference for the components?

Using current NZXT H510

9. Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? Note: some post-secondary students can get Windows 10 for free.

No

10. Will you be upgrading this PC in the future (ie: will you swap out better parts later on or will you build an entirely new tower later)? If so, when?

GPU upgrade eventually

11. Do you have a brand preference? (ex: AMD/Intel for CPUs, AMD/NVIDIA for video cards, etc)

No

12. What are the specs of your old PC / laptop? Do you want to see if it can be upgraded instead? If so, paste its build from PCPartPicker here.

My Rig Parts Picker . This is my current build

Posted Jan 4, 2023, 6:16 PM UTC

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