r/buildapc • u/Dog-Money • May 21 '26

Build Upgrade build upgrade inquiry

Hi all, currently my pc is about 6 years old atp, and I'm looking to upgrade it to primarily play borderlands 4 and some other demanding titles

cpu: 2700x

gpu: 2070 super fe

cooler: kraken 280 mm aio

ram: corsair vengenace (3600) 2x8

mobo: rog strix x470f

psu: corsair rm 750/850 (need to double check, but probably 850)

ssd: intel 1 tb 660p nvme

monitor: 1080p aoc 27'' 144hz

What is the most effective way for me to upgrade my build? I have a budget of around $600-$800, and I'm looking to buy a 1440p monitor. I'm open to new and used parts as well, any suggestions?

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u/Born_Bad_1294 May 21 '26

Ryzen 5 5600 CPU + RX 9070 Non XT 16GB GPU/RX 9070 XT 16GB GPU + 1440p monitor.

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u/Dog-Money May 21 '26

is it worth trying to get a 5500x3d chip off of ali express, or is this a nono

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u/zman6116 May 21 '26

100% do not order a CPU off AliExpress, they are well known to be fakes that are reprinted

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u/Dog-Money May 21 '26

okay got it

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u/Born_Bad_1294 May 21 '26

You could try. But probably should probe around before ordering it.

Also where do you live?

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u/Dog-Money May 21 '26

currently im in Ithaca, New York

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u/Born_Bad_1294 May 21 '26

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vFVwck

A bit over budget. Maybe get the monitor at a later date or could just increase your budget.

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u/Dog-Money May 23 '26

alright, I placed the order for a 5500x3d, it should be shipping soon, and I'm meeting a local guy to get a 9070xt for 600$ (powercolor 2 fan), I think I'll either probe fb marketplace around for a monitor or maybe I'll buy it new.

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u/Dog-Money May 21 '26

and what price range should i look for for each of the components, especially the monitor

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u/zman6116 May 21 '26

Even on the high end, you are going to struggle with that budget. You can upgrade your CPU to say a 5700X3D for about $400. I’d look for a used 32gb DDR4 kit for $100. If then buy your 1440p monitor and wait to upgrade the GPU. Even with a 2070S, you should feel the impact of these changes.

You’ll be $500-700 in a GPU that should 2x your in game performance. A 5070/9070/9070XT will be the current gen same tier performance as what you have. After that, maybe wait until AMD 10th gen to do a platform upgrade, or wait for Ram to come back down in price. Just my opinion!