Intel Core I7 4790 + AMD Radeon RX 480 gaming upgrade plan

Intel Core I7 4790 + AMD Radeon RX 480 gaming upgrade plan

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Generated 7/21/2026, 12:26:21 PM Summary HeQCugxqJcI42u3tssGlpQ Region BR Workload gaming

Best upgrade paths

Compare the fewest-part upgrade routes with their expected Gear Score lift and purchase actions. Prices shown with ≈ are estimates, not live retailer quotes.

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Path 1 Platform leap 4 parts changed

Platform Leap

Replace CPU + GPU + Motherboard + RAM

Estimated total ≈ R$7,090

Overall Gear Score

29 80 +51

A full platform overhaul with Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 4070 Super for top-tier 1440p gaming. Includes AM5 platform and a PSU upgrade to ensure stable power delivery.

Upgrade path: Platform Leap — component comparison
ComponentCurrentRecommendedScore / checkAction
CPU Replace Intel Core i7-4790 24AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 91
Why?

The 7800X3D's 3D V-Cache significantly boosts gaming performance over older architectures, providing a large leap in CPU-bound titles.

+67 Search on Amazon Verify the exact model before buying
GPU Replace AMD Radeon RX 480 22NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 68
Why?

RTX 4070 Super offers exceptional 1440p ray tracing performance and DLSS 3, complementing the high-end CPU.

+46 Search on Amazon Verify the exact model before buying
Motherboard Replace ASRock H97 Anniversary 32ASRock B650E PG RIPTIDE WIFI 64
Why?

B650E motherboard enables AM5 platform with DDR5 support and PCIe 5.0 for future GPUs.

+32 Search on Amazon Verify the exact model before buying
RAM Replace Apotop 32GB DDR3-1600 CL9 39G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 97
Why?

32GB DDR5-6000 ensures high bandwidth for CPU-intensive games and multitasking, matching the 7800X3D's performance.

+58 Search on Amazon Verify the exact model before buying
PSU Keep Azza PSAZ-650W Keep current part Capacity checkKeep current part

4 parts changed · catalog-backed score comparison; PSU rows use wattage/headroom checks · Prices shown with ≈ are estimates, not live retailer quotes.

Path 2 Focused fix 1 part changed

Focused Fix

Replace GPU

Estimated total ≈ R$1,200

Overall Gear Score

29 34 +5

Upgrade GPU to RX 6600 to eliminate the main gaming bottleneck without changing CPU, RAM, or PSU. The i7-4790 still provides adequate performance for most titles at 1080p.

Upgrade path: Focused Fix — component comparison
ComponentCurrentRecommendedScore / checkAction
CPU Keep Intel Core i7-4790 24Keep current part 24 —Keep current part
GPU Replace AMD Radeon RX 480 22AMD Radeon RX 6600 42
Why?

The RX 480 is the primary bottleneck for modern games; the RX 6600 delivers substantial performance gains at 1080p while staying within the existing power budget.

+20 Search on Amazon Verify the exact model before buying
Motherboard Keep ASRock H97 Anniversary 32Keep current part 32 —Keep current part
RAM Keep Apotop 32GB DDR3-1600 CL9 39Keep current part 39 —Keep current part
PSU Keep Azza PSAZ-650W Keep current part Capacity checkKeep current part

1 part changed · catalog-backed score comparison; PSU rows use wattage/headroom checks · Prices shown with ≈ are estimates, not live retailer quotes.

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Your current build

The hardware you entered in the configurator.

CPU

Intel Core i7 4790

GPU

AMD Radeon RX 480

Motherboard

ASRock H97 Anniversary

RAM

32 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · 4 sticks

PSU

Azza Psaz 650W

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  • Estimated prices, availability, and compatibility

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    Edge cases, incomplete catalog data, or retailer-specific variants can still be missed. Use this as a strong starting point and do a final manual check before spending money.

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How to read this report

Your configurator inputs, catalog data, and compatibility rules are combined into a decision aid, not a final purchase guarantee.

Region and purchase context

Your selected region is BR, so purchase actions use amazon.com.br search links where possible. Prices shown with ≈ are estimates, not live retailer quotes.

Upgrade path context

Upgrade reports prioritize parts that can improve the current setup while preserving useful existing hardware where possible.

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