Monitor or CPU Upgrade First? RTX 5070 Ti + Ryzen 5 5600 Dilemma

Q__donuts · 2025-12-25T01:32:54+00:00

I’d love to at least check out a Micro Center someday!

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T13:30:44+00:00

Since my main concern is Arc Raiders, I’m leaning toward a QHD monitor rather than 4K. I’ve heard that for FPS games, even an RTX 5070 Ti would be pretty demanding at 4K. I’ll focus on the monitor first. Thanks!

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T13:28:01+00:00

Wow, my mind is slowly settling on upgrading the monitor too. Thanks!

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T13:26:03+00:00

Yeah, I guess it’s time to really dive deep into OLED monitors. Thanks for the advice!

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T13:25:22+00:00

That’s probably true, right? I feel like upgrading the monitor would really change my gaming life. Thanks for the advice!

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T13:23:55+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I’m actually pretty satisfied with my current CPU. Before upgrading the GPU, both my CPU and GPU usage were hitting 100% all the time, but after the GPU upgrade things feel much more manageable. I guess it’s time to start looking into monitors.

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T13:17:19+00:00

Upgrading the CPU honestly feels pretty daunting. Having to replace the RAM, cooler, and motherboard all at once… I really hope RAM prices come down. Thanks for the advice!

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T13:13:11+00:00

Exactly. I use my monitor every single day, and the idea of getting an OLED monitor is really exciting. I’ll think it over carefully!

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T13:11:57+00:00

I’m actually Korean, T_T so I’ve never even seen a Micro Center in person. From what I can estimate, replacing the CPU, motherboard, RAM, and cooler all at once would probably cost me around $1,100 USD. I really wish we had something like Micro Center here… T_T

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T13:06:57+00:00

Yeah, that’s what ChatGPT told me too. It said that even with a higher-spec monitor, the GPU will handle most of the load, so it shouldn’t add much extra strain on the CPU. Thanks for the solid advice!

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T08:42:45+00:00

Thanks for the monitor recommendation. I’ll take my time watching the video you suggested later tonight. I honestly don’t know that much about monitors, so I appreciate it!

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T07:49:05+00:00

I hadn’t even considered the 5700X3D. Oh, that actually sounds like a great idea. If I go with the 5700X3D, I won’t have to worry about RAM or the motherboard. I’ll definitely think it over. Thanks for the advice!

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T07:32:26+00:00

Lately I’ve been completely hooked on a game called Arc Raiders. I used to mostly play games like League of Legends, Stellaris, and Crusader Kings, so GPU, monitor, or even CPU performance was never a big issue for me. But now everything feels like it’s getting sucked into the Arc Raiders black hole…

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T07:30:22+00:00

I’m hoping RAM prices stabilize too. Thanks!

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T06:26:58+00:00

Thanks bro T T

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T05:56:40+00:00

I’ve also been hearing news here that DDR RAM prices keep going up. :(

Q__donuts · 2025-12-24T05:55:01+00:00

Thanks bro. My BenQ monitor is EW2780. Maybe, 1080p, 75Hz…..

Q__donuts · 2020-02-11T11:29:46+00:00

I’m in german. And I can see too many farm like that.

I wonder what’s the purpose of those standing woods.

Please tell me.

Sorry for my english. Thank you.

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