I just picked up a used gaming PC for around £600, and here's what I got: an RTX 4060 Ti, Intel i5 13400F, an MSI PRO H610M-G motherboard, 16GB of DDR5 RAM running at 4800 MT/s, a 2TB Samsung PM9A1 NVMe SSD, and an FSP 500W 80+ power supply. The case it comes in is pretty ugly, but I think the price was reasonable considering CEX is selling a similar setup for £705. I'm planning to run games like Minecraft, Fortnite, and Valheim as well as do some light video editing. Should I consider upgrading anything? Also, I've heard that the motherboard has its limits when it comes to RAM support.
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The 4060 Ti you have is 8GB, which is good. Just so you know, that motherboard can be pretty basic for future upgrades. If you want more performance down the line, you might need a better motherboard. I wouldn't bother upgrading the CPU on that board though.
Definitely consider it if you're planning to upgrade your GPU or RAM in the future. It usually gives you more options!
You might also want to run some tests like Cinebench or 3DMark to see how well everything is performing overall. It can give you a clearer picture of whether you need any upgrades or not!
Honestly, you might have it all covered! Just boot up those games you mentioned and see how they perform. If you notice any lag or low FPS, then think about upgrades. Your specs seem solid for what you're looking to do, and you snagged a great deal, especially since places like CEX are charging more!
For the price you paid, it's around $812, which seems reasonable for a prebuilt system. You might be able to find slightly better deals if you build one yourself, but considering the current prices for parts, you did well. Just keep in mind that if you ever upgrade to a stronger GPU, upgrading your power supply to something like 650W could save you trouble later. That 500W PSU might just be at the edge for your setup, especially if you think about overclocking later.
Good point! I did Wonder about the PSU myself since some calculators suggest a higher wattage.
Totally! It's better to have some extra wattage up your sleeve.
Is it worth it to change to a better motherboard overall?