I'm planning to upgrade my CPU and GPU, but I'm not really sure where to start since this is my first PC that I bought from a friend. Right now, I have a 12GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. I currently use an ASUS monitor that has a refresh rate of 165Hz at 1920x1080, which I like, but I would love to switch to a 1440p monitor in the future. I'm also uncertain about my budget because I don't know what's considered overkill and what's essential. If you need more information, just let me know!
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What games do you usually play? And are you open to purchasing used hardware? Also, if you could check the wattage of your power supply, that info would help a lot!
Thanks for the info! That helps a lot!
With a $1000 budget for upgrades, that's totally doable! I recommend looking for a solid motherboard and RAM that are compatible with your Ryzen processor. What specific features are you looking for in a motherboard?
Sure! My power supply has an output of 750W, and I have a B550 Phantom Gaming 4 motherboard. I mainly enjoy open-world games like Elden Ring and Cyberpunk, as well as shooters like Battlefield 1 and Space Marine 2.