I sold my previous graphics card, 16GB of DDR5-6000 memory, and 1TB SSD because I needed the money at the time. I still have a Ryzen 5 7500F, a B650M motherboard, and a 650W power supply. Now I have about ₹80,000 (roughly $835) to rebuild the system and need to buy a GPU, RAM, and SSD. I mainly play competitive games and would also like to stream. RAM prices are high, so I probably can't upgrade the CPU right now, although I may move to something like a Ryzen 5 9600X later. What combination of parts would give me the best value while staying within budget?
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The Ryzen 5 7500F is still a solid choice for competitive gaming and streaming, so there’s no urgent need to replace it. Put most of the budget toward the graphics card, then get a 32GB kit of DDR5-6000 and a reliable 1TB NVMe SSD. Your 650W PSU should be fine for a sensible midrange GPU, assuming it’s a decent-quality unit. Prices vary a lot, so compare current local deals rather than locking yourself into one model.
If the budget is tight, start with 16GB only if you absolutely have to, but 32GB is the better target for streaming and modern games. You can always add storage later more easily than replacing an underpowered GPU.