I'm planning a PC upgrade mainly for playing Battlefield 6. My current build has an Intel i5-9400F, Biostar TB360-BTC PRO 2.0 motherboard, 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 memory, an RTX 3060 1-Click OC graphics card, and a Gigabyte GP-P750GM 750W power supply. I'd prefer to keep my current RAM rather than buy a new kit. Which component should I upgrade first, and what upgrade path would make the most sense?
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Both the CPU and graphics card are getting older, so check what is holding you back first. If the GPU is near full usage, upgrade the graphics card; if the GPU usage is low while the CPU is maxed out or frame times are inconsistent, upgrade the processor and motherboard first. Your 32GB of DDR4 should be fine for now.
You could also move to an AMD AM4 setup with a B550 board and a Ryzen 7 5800X3D. It’s still a discontinued platform, but the 5800X3D is excellent for gaming, works well with DDR4, and is easier to cool than some high-end Intel options. A Ryzen 5 5600 or 5800X would cost less if you don’t need the maximum performance.
The i5-9400F is probably the biggest limitation, especially in a newer Battlefield game. If you want to keep DDR4, consider a B760 DDR4 motherboard with an i5-14600 or i7-14700. After that, the RTX 3060 would be the next part to replace for higher graphics settings and resolution.
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