u/mundika

Hi all, looking for advice before I spend money.

My current PC (built May 2023):

• CPU: Intel i5-13400
• GPU: AMD RX 6800 16GB
• RAM: 32GB DDR4 (2x16GB)
• Motherboard: MSI B660-series (DDR4)
• Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
• PSU: MSI 750W
• Cooler: Corsair liquid cooler
• Case: Corsair 220T

What I mainly play: multiplayer FPS shooters. I want the highest fps and best 1% lows I can get.

What I’m considering:
Keep the RX 6800, PSU, case, and SSD, and replace the CPU, motherboard, and RAM with:

• Ryzen 7 7800X3D
• A B650 board (e.g. MSI PRO B650M-P)
• DDR5 (16GB to start, or 32GB DDR5-6000)

I’d sell my old CPU, board, and DDR4 to offset the cost.

My questions:

1. Is this a futureproof upgrade for competitive FPS games?
2. Is the 7800X3D worth it over the cheaper Ryzen 5 7500X3D for these games?
3. Should I wait for DDR5 prices to drop, or is 16GB DDR5 fine for now?
4. Would I be better off keeping everything, or spending on a different part instead (e.g. a new GPU)?
5. Any compatibility issues I should know about (cooler bracket, BIOS version, etc.)?

Thanks for any advice!