Hey everyone! I've got an RX 570 8GB and a Ryzen 2600X. I'm thinking about upgrading the CPU, but I'm wondering if that will really improve my gaming performance significantly, or should I consider replacing both components to see a noticeable difference?
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If you're looking for a quick boost without spending much, try overclocking and undervolting your CPU and GPU for a little extra FPS. It's a nice stopgap until you're ready to commit to upgrades.
Whether to upgrade your CPU or GPU first really hinges on what games you're into. In some titles, you'll hit a GPU bottleneck, while others might be more CPU-bound. Figuring out your gaming preferences can help steer your decision.
I upgraded from an RX 570 4GB to an RX 9060 XT, and honestly, it felt like a night-and-day difference! If you're asking me, I'd say prioritize a better GPU first. After that, you can think about getting a new CPU.
Switching to Linux can give you a nice FPS bump with the RX 500 series. If you're not keen on that, consider using Radeon ID drivers on Windows for better performance. Still, my two cents would be: upgrade your GPU first, then reassess your CPU needs.
That's solid advice! I've read that some players were running 2080s with a 2700X back then, so a 2600X should easily handle a good GPU. Seems like upgrading the GPU might be the smart move!