I put together a mid-range gaming rig about four years ago using an MSI B450 Tomahawk Max motherboard, an AMD R5 3600 CPU, and a GTX 1660 Ti GPU. It's been running great for the type of games I enjoy, but now I'm planning to dive into Baldur's Gate 3 with friends and I want to boost my performance in newer titles. I realize the hardware is a bit dated, but I'm not in the market for a new motherboard right now. Can anyone suggest a solid CPU and GPU upgrade that offers good value for my old AM4 setup?
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For upgrades, you could go with the Ryzen 5 5600 for a budget-friendly option or the Ryzen 7 5700X3D for something more high-end. Just keep in mind, you might need to update your BIOS before swapping the CPUs!
You might want to consider the Ryzen 7 5700X paired with an RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB of VRAM. It'll definitely give your system the extra kick for gaming.
Actually, if you're looking strictly at price-to-performance, the Ryzen 5 5600 might be a better option. It's still solid for gaming without breaking the bank.
What’s your budget looking like? That’ll help narrow down the best options for your upgrade.
Have you thought about going even higher than the 5700? The Ryzen 9 5900XT works with AM4 and can give you awesome performance.