Budget gaming PC under €800 (Ryzen 5 5600 / RX 7600)

The entry-level 1080p build: where the money is best spent and which upgrade pays off first.

As of: 30/09/2026 · prices and benchmarks are re-researched regularly

Input Quality

Confidence: high

The input provided is complete and contains all necessary technical specifications to perform an accurate assessment of the existing AM4 gaming system.

Assumptions Used:

  • • Memory configuration assumed to be in dual-channel mode utilizing standard DIMM slots.
  • • Cooler height clearance is sufficient based on the ATX form factor and standard CPU cooler dimensions.
  • • PSU OEM platform is generic due to lack of specific model revision details.

Overall Rating

Strengths

Balanced budget component selection, strong CPU/Cooler pairing, stable platform with PCIe 4.0 support.

Limitations

8GB VRAM bottleneck, sub-optimal DDR4 RAM speed, limited storage capacity, ageing platform.

Best Use Cases

Entry-level 1080p gaming, school/office work.

Verdict

A well-configured budget system that is hampered by minor configuration issues and inherent entry-level GPU constraints.

Compatibility

The hardware configuration is fully compatible and logically balanced for a budget gaming system. The platform remains stable, though future upgradeability is strictly limited by the discontinued AM4 socket and the capacity of the current power supply.

Confirmed

  • • AM4 socket support for processor and motherboard
  • • DDR4 RAM compatibility with the motherboard
  • • PCIe 4.0 interface alignment between motherboard and GPU
  • • PSU wattage sufficient for existing component power draw

Possible Risks

  • • PSU lack of future-proofing for next-generation high-TDP GPUs
  • • potential thermal saturation of the NVMe drive under heavy sustained write operations

Not Verifiable

  • • Exact CPU cooler clearance compatibility with taller aftermarket RAM kits

Performance Scores

Rated relative to the currently fastest hardware · As of: 9/30/2026

Gaming Performance40/100
Productivity45/100
Power Efficiency20/100
AI Performance50/100
Overall Score41.1/100

AI Inference: Highly restricted; 8GB VRAM allows only minimal LLM (e.g., Llama 3 8B) usage, poor performance for local training.

Score Rationale

The system is a capable 1080p gaming machine, but suffers from architectural bottlenecks at the RAM level and GPU VRAM constraints. The CPU remains a strong budget contender, but the platform is nearing its end-of-life status. Productivity and AI capabilities are limited by RAM capacity and GPU memory.

Bottlenecks Detected

1

16GB DDR4-3200 CL16 (2x8GB) Corsair Vengeance LPX

RAM is operating at 3200 MT/s, while the Ryzen 5 5600 (Zen 3) platform sweet spot is 3600 MT/s.

Severity: highEvidence: 97%Priority: high
2

1x500GB NVMe Kingston NV2

500GB total storage limits the number of modern high-fidelity games installed simultaneously.

Severity: lowEvidence: 95%Priority: low
3

AMD Radeon RX 7600 8GB

The 8GB VRAM capacity of the Radeon RX 7600 is insufficient for ultra textures in modern 1440p/4K gaming titles.

Severity: mediumEvidence: 90%Priority: medium

Improvement Steps

  1. 1

    Enable XMP/DOCP profile in BIOS to set RAM to 3200 MT/s (or higher if supported) to improve stability and performance – fixes: memory_speed_suboptimal.

  2. 2

    Replace or supplement the 500GB NVMe with a 2TB NVMe (e.g., Lexar NM790) to increase game library capacity – fixes: insufficient_storage_capacity.

Live Benchmarks

Up-to-date benchmark figures researched for the detected hardware.

Cinebench 2024 Single-Core
85ptsRating: 32/100
Core i7-9700F ≈ 68Core i9-14900K ≈ 120

Cinebench measures raw CPU rendering power – ideal for workstation comparisons.

Ryzen 5 5600 single-core performance

CPU-Monkey
Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core
657ptsRating: 11/100
Core i7-9700F ≈ 467Ryzen 9 9950X ≈ 2200

Cinebench measures raw CPU rendering power – ideal for workstation comparisons.

Ryzen 5 5600 multi-core performance

CPU-Monkey
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
2099ptsRating: 20/100
Core i3-14100 ≈ 1800Ryzen 9 9950X ≈ 3300

Geekbench measures an everyday mix of compute tasks – good for general CPU comparisons.

Ryzen 5 5600 single-core score

CPUBoss
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
9117ptsRating: 11/100
Core i5-13400 ≈ 7500Ryzen 9 9950X ≈ 22000

Geekbench measures an everyday mix of compute tasks – good for general CPU comparisons.

Ryzen 5 5600 multi-core score

CPUBoss
PassMark CPU Mark
21645ptsRating: 13/100
Core i5-11400 ≈ 15000Ryzen 9 9950X ≈ 65000

PassMark is an overall index across many CPU disciplines – comparable across all generations.

Ryzen 5 5600 aggregate score

CPUBoss
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
10500ptsRating: 17/100
RTX 3060 ≈ 7000RTX 4090 ≈ 28000

3DMark Time Spy measures DirectX 12 raster performance at 1440p – the standard GPU comparison.

RX 7600 average graphics score

3DMark
3DMark Steel Nomad
2450ptsRating: 19/100
RTX 3060 ≈ 1500RTX 4090 ≈ 6500

3DMark Steel Nomad measures modern 4K raster performance without ray tracing.

RX 7600 average graphics score

3DMark
FP16 TFLOPS
21.7TFLOPSRating: 16/100
RX 6600 ≈ 12RTX 4090 ≈ 82

Theoretical compute power – relevant for AI and rendering workloads, not directly for game FPS.

RX 7600 peak compute performance

PCSpecs.io

Scenario Assessment

Gaming 1080p

Solid performance for modern titles, though limited by 8GB VRAM and non-optimized RAM frequency.

Gaming 1440p

Struggles with modern titles; limited by 8GB VRAM necessitating reduced settings.

Gaming 4K

Not suitable for modern 4K gaming due to GPU hardware architecture and VRAM capacity.

Productivity

Adequate for basic tasks, but limited by 6-core CPU and 16GB RAM for heavy multitasking.

Local AI

Highly restricted; 8GB VRAM allows only minimal LLM (e.g., Llama 3 8B) usage, poor performance for local training.

Multitasking

Limited; 16GB total RAM will saturate quickly if gaming and background productivity apps run concurrently.

Memory Assessment

Priority: Medium

The current 16GB configuration is functional for current e-sports titles but acts as a limiting factor for high-fidelity gaming and multitasking.

Capacity

Adequate for 1080p entry-level gaming; insufficient for modern AAA titles with high texture quality or heavy background applications.

Speed

Operating at 3200 MT/s is suboptimal; the Zen 3 architecture's sweet spot for infinity fabric performance is 3600 MT/s, causing minor performance loss in CPU-bound scenarios.

Configuration

Dual-channel operation is assumed, which is correct for current performance levels.

Platform Fit

The hardware fits the AM4 ecosystem, but the memory speed does not leverage the full performance potential of the Ryzen 5 5600.

Smart Upgrade Recommendations

Upgrade Dashboard

All actions are visible at a glance: critical foundation fixes first, then sensible performance stages and premium options.

4 visible sections
3 comparable stages
Stability

First Step

Optimize memory performance and ensure platform stability through BIOS configuration and physical RAM upgrade.

These measures stabilize the foundation before expensive performance upgrades can be evaluated properly.

Free / Configuration

  • Access BIOS to enable XMP/DOCP and test system stability at 3600 MT/s; fixes: RAM is running below the ideal Ryzen 5000 speed range

Required Hardware Fixes

Optional Add-ons

  • Check CPU bottleneck high end GPU later – Current Ryzen 5 5600 cannot fully utilize high-end GPUs like the RTX 50-series; requires platform transition.

0–150 €+5% Improvement
Compatibility

Upgrade Stages: Budget → Balanced → High-End

Optimization for 1080p high-refresh gaming on the AM4 platform. Transition to AM5 platform for 1440p gaming and modern productivity. Ultimate 4K gaming and simulation performance without compromises.

Price/Performance

Budget

+31%

Whole system

+25%

GPU performance

23.4 € per % of extra performance

Stability check

Motherboard only offers PCIe 4 – RTX 5060 TI expects PCIe 5

The link is halved. At high resolutions and on cards with limited video memory that costs measurable performance. A board with a current PCIe generation recovers it.

Why this tier

This stage targets the core bottlenecks of the current system without requiring a platform switch. By upgrading to 32GB of high-speed RAM and a 16GB VRAM GPU, the system achieves stable 1080p high-refresh performance while doubling storage capacity.

Key Metrics

Avg FPS (1080p Ultra)

85 FPS

1%-Low FPS (1080p)

62 FPS

GPU Compute

22 TFLOPS

vs. Your Current System
SpecBefore (current)After (new)
RAM · Capacity (GB)1632
RAM · Frequency (MT/s)32003600
RAM · CAS Latency (CL)1616
RAM · Bandwidth (GB/s)25.628.8
GPU · VRAM size (GB)816
GPU · Compute power (TFLOPS)2248
GPU · Bus width (bits)128192
GPU · Memory bandwidth (GB/s)288512
SSD · Sequential Read (MB/s)350014500
SSD · Sequential Write (MB/s)210012700
SSD · Capacity (GB)5002000
SSD · PCIe GenerationGen4Gen5
  • RAM
    +15%

    After (new)

    32GB DDR4-3600 CL16 (2x16GB) Corsair Vengeance LPX
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    Capacity (GB)1632
    Frequency (MT/s)32003600
    CAS Latency (CL)1616
    Bandwidth (GB/s)25.628.8
    Generation (type)DDR4DDR4
    Voltage (V)1.351.35
    Profile (type)XMP 2.0XMP 2.0
    Rank (type)SingleDual
    ECC (bool)FalseFalse
    Timings (T)16-18-18-3616-19-19-39
  • GPU
    +25%

    After (new)

    AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
    AlternativeNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    VRAM size (GB)816
    Compute power (TFLOPS)2248
    Bus width (bits)128192
    Memory bandwidth (GB/s)288512
    TGP (W)165230
    RT generation (type)2nd Gen4th Gen
    Process node (nm)64
    PCIe generation (type)4.0 x85.0 x16
    Boost clock (GHz)2.532.85
    Encoder (type)AV1Enhanced AV1
  • SSD
    +15%

    After (new)

    Lexar NM790 2TB NVMe: +400%
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    Sequential Read (MB/s)350014500
    Sequential Write (MB/s)210012700
    Capacity (GB)5002000
    PCIe GenerationGen4Gen5
    Random Read (IOPS)2500001500000
    Random Write (IOPS)4000001500000
    DRAM CacheNoneYes
    TBW (Total Bytes Written)1601200
    InterfaceNVMe 1.4NVMe 2.0
    ControllerPhison E21TPhison E26
Total budget: 600–850 €
Best Recommendation

Balanced

+74%

Whole system

+60%

GPU performance

20.6 € per % of extra performance

Stability check

Check power connector: RTX 5070 needs 12VHPWR/12V-2x6

On older units without an ATX 3.0 connector the card only runs via adapter. That works, but it is the most common failure point under load spikes – a PSU with a native connector is the safe choice.

Why this tier

The balanced stage introduces the AM5 platform, essential for modern 1440p gaming. This bundle eliminates CPU bottlenecks with Zen 4 architecture and provides high-speed DDR5 memory, paired with a capable 1440p GPU.

Key Metrics

Avg FPS (1440p Ultra)

110 FPS

1%-Low FPS (1440p)

85 FPS

RAM Bandwidth

72 GB/s

vs. Your Current System
SpecBefore (current)After (new)
CPU · L3 cache (MB)32144
CPU · Cores/Threads6/1216/32
CPU · Max boost clock (GHz)4.45.7
CPU · Memory supportDDR4DDR5
Mainboard · SocketAM4AM5
Mainboard · ChipsetB550B650
Mainboard · RAM GenerationDDR4DDR5
Mainboard · Primary PCIe SlotGen 4.0Gen 4.0
RAM · Capacity (GB)1664
RAM · GenerationDDR4DDR5
RAM · Speed (MT/s)32006400
RAM · CAS Latency (CL)1630
GPU · VRAM size (GB)832
GPU · Memory bandwidth (GB/s)2881000
GPU · Raytracing generation24
GPU · TFLOPS FP3221.75120
  • CPU
    +45%

    After (new)

    AMD Ryzen 5 7600
    AlternativeIntel Core i5-14400F
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    L3 cache (MB)32144
    Cores/Threads6/1216/32
    Max boost clock (GHz)4.45.7
    Memory supportDDR4DDR5
    TDP (W)65120
    Process node (nm)74
    PCIe lanes version4.05.0
    Base clock (GHz)3.54.2
    iGPU capabilityNoneRadeon Graphics
    SocketAM4AM5
    • IPC Gain 15%
  • Mainboard
    ~+8%

    After (new)

    B650 AM5 Motherboard
    AlternativeMSI B650 Tomahawk
    Key upgrade– schaltet frei: AM5, PCIe 4.0, DDR5, USB4, WiFi7
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    SocketAM4AM5
    ChipsetB550B650
    RAM GenerationDDR4DDR5
    Primary PCIe SlotGen 4.0Gen 4.0
    M.2 Gen 5 SupportNoYes
    Max Memory Speed (MT/s)51007200
    VRM Phases10+2+112+2+1
    USB 3.2 Gen 2x2NoYes
    WiFi SupportNoneWiFi 6E
    Audio CodecALC897ALC4080
    • +N/A
    • Connectivity USB4/WiFi7
  • RAM
    +15%

    After (new)

    32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 Kingston FURY Beast
    AlternativeG.Skill Trident Z5 Neo
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    Capacity (GB)1664
    GenerationDDR4DDR5
    Speed (MT/s)32006400
    CAS Latency (CL)1630
    Bandwidth (GB/s)25.651.2
    Voltage (V)1.351.40
    ProfileXMP 2.0AMD EXPO
    RankSingleDual
    ECCNoneOn-die
    Module Count22
    • On-Die ECC support
  • GPU
    +60%

    After (new)

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
    AlternativeAMD Radeon RX 9070
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    VRAM size (GB)832
    Memory bandwidth (GB/s)2881000
    Raytracing generation24
    TFLOPS FP3221.75120
    Memory bus width (bit)128512
    PCIe interface4.0 x85.0 x16
    TGP (W)165600
    Process node (nm)63
    Boost clock (GHz)2.662.90
    Encoder supportAV1/H.265Dual AV1/H.265/H.266
Total budget: 1.300–1.750 €

High-End

+274%

Whole system

+250%

GPU performance

14.8 € per % of extra performanceBest value for money

Stability check

Power supply too small: 550 W for ~665 W demand

This upgrade exceeds what your current power supply delivers. Expect shutdowns under load – the PSU has to be replaced alongside it.

Why this tier

This High-End build fulfills the most demanding gaming scenarios, including 4K/UHD and flight simulations. By upgrading to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5090, the system achieves maximum frame time stability and VRAM capacity for professional-grade gaming.

Key Metrics

Avg FPS (4K Ultra)

135 FPS

1%-Low FPS (4K)

105 FPS

L3 3D-Cache

96 MB

vs. Your Current System
SpecBefore (current)After (new)
CPU · L3 cache (MB)32144
CPU · Cores/Threads6/1216/32
CPU · Max boost clock (GHz)4.45.7
CPU · Memory supportDDR4DDR5
GPU · VRAM size (GB)832
GPU · Memory bandwidth (GB/s)2881000
GPU · Raytracing generation24
GPU · TFLOPS FP3221.75120
Mainboard · CPU SocketAM4AM5
Mainboard · ChipsetB550X870E
Mainboard · Max RAM speed (MT/s)51008000
Mainboard · PCIe generation4.05.0
RAM · Capacity (GB)1664
RAM · GenerationDDR4DDR5
RAM · Speed (MT/s)32006400
RAM · CAS Latency (CL)1630
SSD · Sequential Read (MB/s)350014500
SSD · Sequential Write (MB/s)210012700
SSD · Capacity (GB)5002000
SSD · PCIe GenerationGen4Gen5
Netzteil · Total Power Output (W)5501000
Netzteil · 80 PLUS CertificationBronzePlatinum
Netzteil · ATX Standard2.43.1
Netzteil · PCIe 12V-2x6 Connectors01
  • CPU
    +80%

    After (new)

    AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
    AlternativeIntel Core Ultra 7 265KF
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    L3 cache (MB)32144
    Cores/Threads6/1216/32
    Max boost clock (GHz)4.45.7
    Memory supportDDR4DDR5
    TDP (W)65120
    Process node (nm)74
    PCIe lanes version4.05.0
    Base clock (GHz)3.54.2
    iGPU capabilityNoneRadeon Graphics
    SocketAM4AM5
    • IPC +25%
    • Platform AM5
  • GPU
    +250%

    After (new)

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
    AlternativeAMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    VRAM size (GB)832
    Memory bandwidth (GB/s)2881000
    Raytracing generation24
    TFLOPS FP3221.75120
    Memory bus width (bit)128512
    PCIe interface4.0 x85.0 x16
    TGP (W)165600
    Process node (nm)63
    Boost clock (GHz)2.662.90
    Encoder supportAV1/H.265Dual AV1/H.265/H.266
    • RT Gen 4
  • Mainboard
    ~+8%

    After (new)

    X870E Motherboard
    AlternativeASUS ROG Crosshair X870E
    Key upgrade– schaltet frei: PCIe 5.0, USB4, WiFi 7
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    CPU SocketAM4AM5
    ChipsetB550X870E
    Max RAM speed (MT/s)51008000
    PCIe generation4.05.0
    USB4 ports02
    Wireless connectivityNoneWi-Fi 7
    VRM phases10+220+2
    M.2 slots (Gen 5)02
    Max M.2 storage14
    LAN speed (Gbps)2.55.0
    • +N/A
    • High-End Foundation: VRM Phases 16+2+2
    • PCIe 5.0 lanes
    • USB4/WiFi 7
    • Audio Codec ALC4082
  • RAM
    +15%

    After (new)

    64GB DDR5-6000 CL30 G.Skill RipYesws M5
    AlternativeKlevv Cras V
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    Capacity (GB)1664
    GenerationDDR4DDR5
    Speed (MT/s)32006400
    CAS Latency (CL)1630
    Bandwidth (GB/s)25.651.2
    Voltage (V)1.351.40
    ProfileXMP 2.0AMD EXPO
    RankSingleDual
    ECCNoneOn-die
    Module Count22
    • Latency CL30
    • Stability higher
  • SSD
    +15%

    After (new)

    Crucial T705 2TB Gen5
    AlternativeTeamGroup GE74 Pro
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    Sequential Read (MB/s)350014500
    Sequential Write (MB/s)210012700
    Capacity (GB)5002000
    PCIe GenerationGen4Gen5
    Random Read (IOPS)2500001500000
    Random Write (IOPS)4000001500000
    DRAM CacheNoneYes
    TBW (Total Bytes Written)1601200
    InterfaceNVMe 1.4NVMe 2.0
    ControllerPhison E21TPhison E26
  • Netzteil
    +3%

    After (new)

    Corsair HXi 2025 1000W
    Alternativebe quiet! Straight Power 12 1000W
    Key upgrade– schaltet frei: ATX 3.1, 12V-2x6
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    Total Power Output (W)5501000
    80 PLUS CertificationBronzePlatinum
    ATX Standard2.43.1
    PCIe 12V-2x6 Connectors01
    Form FactorATXATX
    Fan ControlStandardZero RPM Mode
    Modular Cable DesignNon-ModularFully Modular
    Warranty Period (Years)510
    Digital Monitoring SupportNoYes
    Efficiency at 50% Load (%)8592
    • ATX 3.1 12V-2x6 included
Total budget: 3.500–4.600 €
Performance

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Premium components with a clear category and rationale.

  • GPU
    +145%

    Before (current)

    AMD Radeon RX 7600 8GB

    After (new)

    ASUS ROG Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090 Liquid-Cooled
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    VRAM size (GB)832
    Memory bandwidth (GB/s)2881000
    Raytracing generation24
    TFLOPS FP3221.75120
    Memory bus width (bit)128512
    PCIe interface4.0 x85.0 x16
    TGP (W)165600
    Process node (nm)63
    Boost clock (GHz)2.662.90
    Encoder supportAV1/H.265Dual AV1/H.265/H.266
    • liquid cooling ensures sustained boost clocks without thermal throttling
    • massive VRM cooling for stability. (Reference 2.100–2.200 €)
  • CPU
    +80%

    Before (current)

    AMD Ryzen 5 5600

    After (new)

    AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    L3 cache (MB)32144
    Cores/Threads6/1216/32
    Max boost clock (GHz)4.45.7
    Memory supportDDR4DDR5
    TDP (W)65120
    Process node (nm)74
    PCIe lanes version4.05.0
    Base clock (GHz)3.54.2
    iGPU capabilityNoneRadeon Graphics
    SocketAM4AM5
    • IPC improvement ~15-20% per core
    • TDP management optimized for high-intensity simulation workloads
    • native DDR5-6000+ support
    • AVX-512 throughput significantly increased. (Reference 700–850 €)
  • Mainboard
    +10%

    Before (current)

    MSI B550-A PRO

    After (new)

    ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
    Key upgrade– schaltet frei: PCIe 4.0, PCIe 5.0, USB4, DDR5
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    SocketAM4AM5
    ChipsetB550X870E
    PCIe generation4.05.0
    VRM phases10+218+2+2
    Max RAM speed (MT/s)48668000+
    M.2 slots25
    USB connectivityUSB 3.2 Gen 2USB 4.0
    WiFi versionNoneWiFi 7
    Audio codecALC1200ALC4082
    LAN speed (GbE)2.55
    • native USB4 support
    • integrated high-end SupremeFX audio
    • built-in Wi-Fi 7 / 5GbE. (Reference 650–750 €)
  • RAM
    +15%

    Before (current)

    16 GB DDR4 3200 MT/s

    After (new)

    G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo 64GB DDR5-6400 CL30
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    Capacity (GB)1664
    GenerationDDR4DDR5
    Speed (MT/s)32006400
    CAS Latency (CL)1630
    Bandwidth (GB/s)25.651.2
    Voltage (V)1.351.40
    ProfileXMP 2.0AMD EXPO
    RankSingleDual
    ECCNoneOn-die
    Module Count22
    • custom heat spreaders for stable high-frequency binning
    • EXPO optimized profiles. (Reference 550–650 €)
  • SSD

    Before (current)

    1×500GB NVMe Kingston NV2

    After (new)

    Crucial T710 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    Sequential Read (MB/s)350014500
    Sequential Write (MB/s)210012700
    Capacity (GB)5002000
    PCIe GenerationGen4Gen5
    Random Read (IOPS)2500001500000
    Random Write (IOPS)4000001500000
    DRAM CacheNoneYes
    TBW (Total Bytes Written)1601200
    InterfaceNVMe 1.4NVMe 2.0
    ControllerPhison E21TPhison E26
    • Sustained writes using Phison E26 controller
    • 1.200 TBW endurance
    • heatsink cooling mandatory for Gen5 performance consistency. (Reference 400–500 €)
  • Netzteil
    +3%

    Before (current)

    Corsair CX550 550W Bronze

    After (new)

    be quiet! Dark Power Pro 13 1600W Titanium
    Key upgrade– schaltet frei: ATX 3.1, 12V-2x6
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    Power (W)5501600
    Efficiency Rating80 Plus Bronze80 Plus Titanium
    ATX StandardATX 2.4ATX 3.0
    12VHPWR ConnectorNoneIncluded
    Efficiency Load 50 (%)8594.5
    Warranty (Years)510
    Hold-up Time (ms)1620
    Ripple ControlStandardUltra-Low
    Fan Size (mm)120135
    ModularSemiFull
    • ATX 3.1 12V-2x6 support
    • ripple suppression under 20mV
    • silent operation even at high loads
    • full-bridge LLC topology
    • 10-year premium warranty. (Reference 450–550 €)
  • Kühlung
    ≈ 400–480 €

    Before (current)

    Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE

    After (new)

    ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme
    SpecBefore (current)After (new)
    TDP capacity (W)200300
    Radiator size (mm)120360
    Fan count (units)13
    Pump type (model)NoneAsetek 8th Gen
    Fan max speed (RPM)15502200
    Noise max (dBA)25.636.4
    Display (type)None3.5 LCD
    Socket support (list)AM4AM4/AM5/LGA1700
    Height (mm)14830
    Warranty (years)36
    • kühlt 16-coresr über 250 W ohne Throttling
    • 3,5" Anzeige für Temperaturen
    • Asetek-Gen-8-Pumpe, leise unter 30 dB(A)
Compatibility

When upgrading is not worthwhile...

Do not upgrade if your gaming resolution remains strictly at 1080p and your current frame rates meet your monitor's refresh rate, or if you plan to completely replace the system with a new build within the next 6 months, as the AM4 platform is reaching the end of its lifecycle.

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