I'm looking to upgrade my Mini-ITX setup as it's struggling with light gaming and multitasking. I mainly play Old School RuneScape with 117HD, watch YouTube, and browse the web. I'm considering a budget around $600 but might stretch it if it means future-proofing my build. I initially thought of just upgrading my CPU, but it seems like my current motherboard is limiting options. I really like my case and want to stick with a smaller form factor. Here are my current specs:
- **Monitors:** Dell 32 4K UHD Gaming Monitor and Dell UltraSharp 25 Monitor
- **CPU:** Intel Pentium G4560
- **Motherboard:** Gigabyte GA-H270N-WIFI Mini ITX
- **RAM:** Kingston FURY 32 GB DDR4-2133
- **Storage:** Samsung 840 Evo 250 GB SSD
- **GPU:** Asus STRIX Radeon RX 470 4 GB
- **Case:** Fractal Design Define Nano S Mini ITX
- **Power Supply:** SeaSonic Platinum 520 W 80+ Platinum Certified
Thanks for any suggestions!
3 Answers
You might want to check out used parts or deals in small form factor communities. Your CPU and motherboard are definitely holding you back. I’d suggest getting a B550 ITX motherboard like the Asus ROG Strix to keep your existing DDR4 RAM. Then, pair it with the best Ryzen 5xxxx CPU that fits your budget. This combo should give you a significant performance boost without having to completely overhaul your build.
Honestly, your parts are pretty outdated for modern gaming. If you're sticking to a budget, consider getting an i7-7700k along with an RX 570 or 580. You can find these on eBay for a decent price. A faster memory kit could also help, but it's not essential. Just know that once you upgrade, this will really be the last hurrah for your current setup before a full rebuild is needed.
Realistically, you might be better off building a new system entirely. This old one might just be holding you back. Selling your current PC could help fund a new build. You could salvage parts like the case, power supply, RAM, and storage drives for your new setup. If you're upgrading the CPU and motherboard, you're essentially building a new PC anyway.
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