Hey everyone! I've been using my gaming PC for quite some time, and I feel like it's time for an upgrade. The only upgrades I've done so far are adding an external SSD for games and upgrading the RAM. I could use some guidance on what to upgrade next, since I'm not really familiar with this process. Here are my specs:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6-Core 3.4GHz (up to 3.9 GHz boost)
- **Case:** Gamdias Mini
- **Motherboard:** ASRock AMD A320M Micro ATX
- **RAM:** 16GB DDR4 (2x8GB) at 3000 MHz
- **Graphics Card:** Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6
- **Primary Hard Drive:** 500GB SSD
- **Power Supply:** 500 Watt 80 Plus Certified
- **Networking:** 802.11ac
I'm hoping to keep this upgrade within a budget of about $500-$600. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
Definitely invest in the best GPU you can afford, but make sure to monitor your PSU's output. Upgrading the power supply might be necessary if you go for a more powerful graphics card.
When considering upgrades, keep in mind that your 500W PSU may limit you. Any worthwhile upgrades to the CPU and GPU will be constrained by it. You might want to look into a better PSU if you're eyeing higher performance parts.
What’s the resolution and refresh rate of your monitor? That can help determine the right upgrades for your setup.
I have a good monitor at 1080p with a 165 Hz refresh rate, plus two other monitors that are 1080p or lower.
Ah, I see; that makes sense!