Hey everyone! I'm looking to upgrade my PC and could really use some advice. Here's my current setup:
- Asrock B450M Pro
- Ryzen 5 3600X
- Radeon 5600XT 6GB
- 2x8GB Gskill DDR4
- 600W EVGA Bronze power supply
I have a budget of about $600 and I'm lucky enough to have a Microcenter in my city, so I can get some solid deals. I play a lot of Paradox titles along with some AAA games, and I have a few upgrade options in mind:
1. Upgrade to a Ryzen 9800X3D (available as a Microcenter bundle for $629)
2. Upgrade to a Radeon 9070 or 9070XT (prices range from $550-$600)
3. Upgrade both to a Ryzen 9600X (with a Microcenter bundle at $299) and a Radeon 9060XT ($350-$400).
What do you think I should do?
5 Answers
You might want to consider saving a bit more for the 7700X bundle instead of the 9600X. That one comes with 32GB of RAM which is better for future-proofing your setup. Plus, a combo with a 9060XT 16GB will give you a lot more overall performance.
I hadn't thought about the RAM part. You guys are really helpful!
If you can swing it, upgrading both is the ideal choice! Balancing both CPU and GPU will make a noticeable difference in your performance now and in the future.
You could always sell your old rig to boost your budget. A lot of folks are looking for budget-friendly options, and with that, you could go for option 3 and maybe even aim for the 9070XT if prices are right!
I’d recommend going for the 9600X bundle with the 9060 XT 16GB. It's a solid upgrade and gives you a good balance between CPU and GPU without breaking the bank.
Just a heads up, if you opt for the 9800X3D without upgrading the GPU, you're going to end up with a powerful CPU that the 5600XT can’t fully utilize. It’s better to pick a balanced upgrade option instead.
Exactly! It’s all about that synergy between CPU and GPU.
Right? It’s much better to have both components work well together.
That makes sense, especially since that extra RAM will definitely help with newer games!