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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Balanced Upgrade
Replace CPU + GPU + PSU
Overall Gear Score
Combine a CPU upgrade to the 16-core Ryzen 9 7950X3D with the RTX 4090, a higher-wattage PSU, and a 240mm AIO to maximize multi-threaded creator performance without sacrificing gaming. This path fully rebuilds the core for heavy workloads and future-proofing.
3 parts changed · catalog-backed score comparison; PSU rows use wattage/headroom checks · Prices shown with ≈ are estimates, not live retailer quotes.