I got a prebuilt Cyberpower PC back in 2019, and aside from adding 32 GB of RAM, I haven't made any upgrades. The system runs fine for my needs, but it does get pretty loud when playing Unity games and trying to hit 120fps. I'm looking for guidance on upgrading the CPU and GPU to improve performance without going all out. My current specs are 32 GB of RAM, a Gigabyte B450M DS3H WIFI-CF motherboard, a Ryzen 5 3600 CPU, and an ASUS Radeon RX 580 graphics card.
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You have a couple of good options here! If you’re looking to stay on the AM4 socket, think about upgrading to a 5800XT or a 5060Ti. Both would be solid choices without needing to overhaul your whole system. However, if you want to jump to AM5, be prepared to spend around $420 for a new CPU, motherboard, and RAM, and then add a GPU like the 9060XT or the 5060Ti, which will cost extra.
Just check your budget first!
True, but personally, I'd consider the 5600x since it's super affordable at around $120. The 5800XT is also a good deal at about $140 with a cooler, so that’s worth thinking about.