Hey everyone! I built my PC about 5 to 7 years ago with a budget in mind, so I didn't really think about upgrades back then. Here are my specs:
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B450m DS3H (AM4)
- CPU: Ryzen 5 2600 (with stock cooling)
- GPU: Sapphire RX 570 4GB
- RAM: 32GB (just upgraded from 12GB)
- Storage: 1TB HDD and 1TB SSD (recently upgraded)
- PSU: EVGA 600W BR
Now that I've got a steady income, I've replaced the RAM and SSD to support my e-commerce job. I do play games occasionally but can't run them at high settings with 60fps anymore. Is it possible to upgrade this rig? I feel like if I want to change the CPU or GPU, I might need to replace everything. What upgrades should I consider? I'm using a 1080p 75Hz monitor.
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Your PC is definitely upgradable for modern gaming! You could swap out your CPU for something like the Ryzen 5 5600 for around $130, or even the R7 5800XT if you're feeling more ambitious at $160.
For graphics, nearly any modern GPU will make a big difference. Even a used RTX 2070 or 2070 Super would be solid options for $150-$175. No need to replace your motherboard or power supply; they should work just fine.
Upgrading your CPU cooler would also help, and that's pretty cheap too! Check out some options on PCPartPicker if you’re interested.
Such a good help, I'm looking for benchmarks and stuff like that right now with your recommendations. Thank you!