#Help with build upgrade!

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fleet folio
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Hey all, I'm upgrading some components for the first time in a PC build.

R5 3600 -> R5 5600X
1660 Super -> 3060 Ti
+4TB Sata SSD

Is there anything I should know or be wary of prior to making the upgrades? I'm kind of going into this thinking I just take out the old components and put in the new ones and everything should be good to go.

unique meadow
# fleet folio Hey all, I'm upgrading some components for the first time in a PC build. R5 360...

Here's some you should note.

  1. Make sure your PSU is capable of supporting the added power load that your upgrade creates.
  2. Make sure your Motherboard is running the latest BIOS as 5000 series chips require a BIOS update on 3000 series motherboards to function.
  3. Make sure your computer case supports the extra length of your new graphics card.
  4. Make sure that your computer is being adequately cooled.
fleet folio
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Thank you! I appreciate the tips.

In regards to cooling, assuming the system does run hotter, is it something to be worried about to the point where I should switch back or is it a scenario where it'd be fine to run but I should probably get more fans?

unique meadow
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Of course if you upgrade the CPU cooler, you will also have to account for case clearance for that and RAM clearance.

fleet folio
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Again, thank you so much! I've seen lots of different opinions and takes in regards to ideal temps for systems.

In your opinion, at what temp range for a 5600X, should I begin to consider an aftermarket cooler (assuming I'm initially using the stock cooler)?

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In general, what's a healthy range for the system overall?

unique meadow
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As long as it doesn't hit Tj Max of the respective components, you shouldn't have to worry. Also I highly recommend against using the stock cooler as I've lately learned that apparently the stock cooler struggles quite a bit on the 5000 series.

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The TjMax for 5600X is 95°c but it will begin to thermal throttle long before that.