Hey everyone! I'm currently training to become a plumber in Germany, and my budget is pretty tight due to living expenses. I love gaming on my PC, which I bought second-hand for around 300-400€. Lately, I've been noticing that many games don't run as smoothly as I'd like, even on mid to good graphics settings. I would appreciate any recommendations on what I can upgrade to improve my gaming experience.
Here are my current specs:
* AMD Ryzen 5 1600
* MSI B350M GAMING PRO (MS-7A39)
* DDR4 16GB
* Nvidia Geforce GTX 1070
Thanks for your help!
3 Answers
How much can you spend on upgrades? If you're looking to improve performance, consider upgrading your CPU and GPU, especially if you can find some good deals.
If you can swing it, grab a Ryzen 5 5600 along with a newer GPU like the 5060 or 9060 XT 8GB. This combo should really enhance your gaming experience without breaking the bank! Check out some comparison sites to see what fits your needs best.
UserBenchmark suggests that pairing a Ryzen 5 5000 series with your MSI board could work, but there isn’t a BIOS update for those chips on the support page. It might be safer to go for something like a Ryzen 5 3600 instead to ensure compatibility. I've heard it's still a solid performance boost.
I can spend around 300-500€!