I'm looking to upgrade my gaming setup from my current Ryzen 5 3600 and RTX 2060 Super. My focus is on achieving smoother gameplay at 1080p for now, but I'd like to keep the door open for 1440p gaming in the future. I'm not into chasing the latest tech, but my 2020 build is starting to feel outdated. I have a solid M.2 SSD, 32 GB of RAM, and a reliable air cooler, so I don't need to touch those. My power supply is quite old and non-modular, so I'll likely upgrade that as well. I want to stick with AMD for the CPU, specifically within the AM4 range, and I'm open to both Nvidia and Radeon for the GPU. I feel a bit overwhelmed by all the Radeon model numbers out there, so I'm seeking advice on the best upgrade path.
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For a solid upgrade, I'd recommend looking at the RX 6800 or 5800 XT for your GPU, and get a Ryzen 5700X for the CPU. If you have a good used market nearby, keep an eye out for affordable RTX 3080s—they're going for about $325 in some places. Avoid CPUs with a 'G' suffix, and stick with those higher-end Ryzen chips for better performance down the line!
Absolutely, great choices! I’d also throw in that if you find a used Ryzen 5800X, grab it if it's around $200 or so. Perfect combo for gaming!