Hey everyone! I'm finally ready to upgrade my PC, which I built back in 2021 and has been low-mid tier for a while. Right now, I'm specifically looking to upgrade my CPU, motherboard, power supply, and RAM. My budget is around $600, and I want to make sure I can still upgrade my GPU down the line. Here's my current setup for reference:
- **CPU**: Intel Core i3-10100 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor
- **CPU Cooler**: ARCTIC Freezer 7 X CPU Cooler
- **Motherboard**: ASRock H410M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard
- **RAM**: HP V6 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory
- **Storage**: ADATA Ultimate SU650 120 GB Solid State Drive
- **Storage**: Samsung 870 Evo 1 TB Solid State Drive
- **Storage**: Seagate Pipeline HD 1 TB Internal Hard Drive
- **Video Card**: MSI GAMING X Radeon RX 6600 XT 8 GB Video Card
- **Case**: Apevia Prodigy MicroATX Mini Tower Case
- **Power Supply**: Thermaltake Smart 500 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply
I'd really appreciate any advice on what parts to get!
1 Answer
If your budget is $600, I'd recommend upgrading your CPU, motherboard, RAM, and power supply. You've got enough storage already, but you could look into faster NVMe drives. Also, check if there’s a Microcenter nearby; they often have good deals!
The max budget is actually around $600-700. I live about 40 miles from the nearest Microcenter, but I wouldn't mind the drive for some good deals! What do you think?