Hey everyone! I'm planning to upgrade my PC and with the current RAM crisis, I think sticking with my AM4 setup might be smarter than jumping to AM5. Here's my current build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xpQMJn. I know it's a bit outdated, but I've been on a budget. My thoughts are to upgrade to a Ryzen 5 5600X paired with an RX 9060 XT, though I'll likely need a new power supply for that GPU. Also, I'd like to replace my old case since the USB ports have seen better days. If I stick with AM4, I want to keep my budget under €500-600. What do you all think?
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If you're going for the 9060 XT, make sure to get the 16GB version! Your current setup only uses PCIe3, and with the 8GB variant, you could lose up to half its performance on some games. Also, consider an upgrade to the Ryzen 5600 or 5600XT instead of the 5600X. The 5600 is nearly as fast and comes with a decent cooler, meaning it won't struggle as much as the others. Plus, it's cheaper! Let me know if you're looking into RAM upgrades too.
Yes, 16GB should be fine for most scenarios. Just keep an eye on the prices.
Can I just stick with 16GB of RAM for now and wait for prices to drop?