I built my gaming PC in early 2024 and I've been wondering if it's really on the low-end side. I ran some benchmark tests, and they showed my setup is weaker compared to others. Here are my specs: CPU: Ryzen 5 5600x, GPU: Radeon RX 6650 XT, PSU: MSI MAG A650BN - 650w bronze, RAM: Crucial DDR4 32 GB (2x16), Motherboard: ASUS Prime B450M-A II, and Chassis: Cooler Master TD300 Mesh. I couldn't remember the SSD and HDD specs. Also, are there any budget-friendly upgrade options you all would recommend? For instance, would switching to a Ryzen 5 7600x be worth it?
5 Answers
Can you clarify what you mean by "weak"? Are you comparing it to systems with similar specs or more powerful ones? If it’s the latter, that’s expected given hardware advancements. As for upgrading to a Ryzen 5 7600x, you'll need a new motherboard and RAM which can get pricey.
Your setup isn't low-end; it’s just starting to show its age, especially since you built it around 5 years ago. The Ryzen 5 5600x is still decent, but if you're looking to really up your gaming experience, a GPU upgrade would make a bigger impact than the CPU right now.
Totally! Your PC can still rock 1080p gaming for a while. If you tweak some settings, you should be all set.
Your GPU is the main area that could use an upgrade, but I wouldn’t rush to make any changes yet. If it plays the games you want without issues, just enjoy it!
Exactly! As long as it runs your current games decently, there's no need to worry even if it sounds 'low-end'.
Honestly, don’t sweat the benchmarks too much. If your PC runs the games you enjoy at decent quality, it’s doing just fine! It's more of a budget setup, but definitely not low-end.
Totally agree! I ran some benchmarks for Oblivion Remastered and felt the same struggle. It's a common issue with that game!
Your build is actually mid-range in today's terms. It's considered low-end by some of the enthusiast crowd here, but it can handle a lot as is.
I see what you mean. It’s definitely AMD5, so that upgrade might not be worth it financially for now.