I'm looking to upgrade my gaming PC but I'm not sure where to start. Here are my current specs: Ryzen 5 2600, GTX 1080 Ti (11GB), 16GB RAM, and an SSD. I also have a 4K monitor. Lately, I've been facing crashes and performance issues when playing newer games like Crimson Desert. Should I focus on upgrading my CPU or GPU first? What would be the most effective upgrade path without having to replace everything? I'd appreciate any tips you have!
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What's your budget like? If you're keeping it low, I suggest the Ryzen 5 5600 along with an extra 16GB of RAM. For a GPU, the RX 9060 XT 16GB is a great budget option. But if you can spend a bit more, try to get the RX 9070 XT instead. For 4K gaming, you'll want a solid GPU like that. The RTX 5070 Ti also does well at this resolution!
If you're on a budget, consider picking up a used Ryzen 5 5600X for around $110-130 and a 16GB DDR4 kit for about $60-75. With any leftover cash, go for the fastest GPU you can afford! That should give you a decent performance boost.
I've got around $400 to spend. Any recommendations on what to get?