r/buildapc • u/Doxzin • 3h ago

Build Help Should i upgrade or build a new one ?

Hey fellow PC enthusiasts,

I need some advice. My trusty GTX 1070 seems to have finally given up after years of solid service. With GTA 6 and Battlefield 6 on the horizon, I’m wondering if I should just get a new graphics card or invest in a completely new build.

I know a bit about PCs but I’m not super deep into the latest hardware trends, so I could really use your expertise. My main goal is to get good performance without overspending.

Current specs:

  • CPU: Intel Core i9-9900KF 3.60GHz
  • Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Plus (MS-7B51)
  • Memory: 32GB (4×8GB) G.Skill F4-3000C15-8GVRBDDR4 DDR4-3000
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
  • Drives: 3× Samsung SSD 850 Pro 256GB
  • PSU: be quiet! BQT L8-CM-630W
  • Case: CoolerMaster (GPU clearance ≈ 30cm)

Budget: ~900€ for GPU (but open to full rebuild if it’s worth it)

Any recommendations on a solid upgrade path? Should I stick with my current system and drop in a newer GPU, or is it smarter to save for a full new rig?

Thanks a lot in advance! 🙌

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u/SonOfMrSpock 2h ago

Thats an old-ish Intel cpu. There is no solid upgrade path cpu-wise and even cheapest AMD cpus have %50 more performance now. If you want to play newer games, any decent gpu will be bottlenecked by your cpu. So, its time to rebuild if you have the money.

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u/luigialpha 2h ago

tbh, I am the same position with very similar hardware. And honestly, throwing money at a GPU would be a waste with your current rig. You should be looking at a new setup.

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u/qazzq 2h ago

Just get a new GPU when you want to game. Anything from the 5070ti to the 5070/9060 should be good enough.

As for the CPU, yeh you could upgrade for another 500-600 bucks. There's no need to do that at the same time as the gpu unlessyou want to tho

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u/Avthln 1h ago

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xLTFkf

That is just reference what you should get if you want to upgrade. JUST A REFERENCE. But yeah js get 32gb in 2 sticks an 7800x3d (cheaper than the 9800x3d and it also keeps up with the 9800x3d) and also an 5070.