Hey everyone! I'm thinking it's time to give my PC some upgrades because I'm experiencing a lot of lag in Fortnite and frequent crashes in Valorant. Interestingly, other games like Marvel Rivals and Red Dead Redemption work fine, though they do take a bit to start up. Here's what I'm currently working with:
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX 570 8GB
- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-A320M-H Micro ATX AM4
Any advice on what I should upgrade first? Thanks for your help!
4 Answers
Honestly, a 9060XT 16GB would be a great choice for a performance boost. Also, if you can spend a little more, a 5600X could offer a nice improvement without going overboard on price. You should find good deals on used ones!
It sounds like you might want to tackle your drive situation first. If you have an HDD and an SSD, try moving your games over to the SSD for faster loading times. This could help with those long startup times! What's your budget like for upgrades?
I actually have both an HDD for storage and an SSD for Windows, but the games are on the HDD since it’s bigger. I'm open to upgrading, but I want to do it gradually without breaking the bank.
If you're looking for a solid upgrade, consider getting a 5700X and a 9060XT 16GB GPU. However, upgrading on an AM4 platform can be a hassle because those CPUs are pretty pricey right now. What's your budget looking like?
Would that mean I'd need a new motherboard too? What else would I need to buy?
Your GPU is the most obvious upgrade path here. Do you know the specs of your power supply? A better graphics card will give you a significant performance boost. Also, let me know your budget so I can suggest something appropriate!
I have no idea what the power supply specs are, but I know I want to keep it budget-friendly!
Thanks for the tip! I'll keep an eye out for those options.