Best Upgrades for My PC Under £200?

For £212, you can snag an Intel i5-14400F along with a B760 DDR4 board that has VRM heatsinks—this would be a massive upgrade for performance and efficiency! If you're leaning towards better graphics, maybe check out used GPUs; you could get an RTX 3060 12GB for about £200.

It all depends on what you feel is holding you back right now. If you're running low on RAM while gaming or multitasking, you might want to consider adding more. On the other hand, if you're hitting the limits with your GPU when gaming, it might be worth looking at some GPU options. If the CPU is becoming a bottleneck, saving up for a motherboard, CPU, and RAM upgrade could be a solid plan.

I'd suggest starting with a GPU upgrade. Either look for a used NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB or, for a new option, consider the Intel Arc B570 10GB. Just make sure to check your power supply to see if it has the necessary PCIe connectors, since your current GTX 1650 doesn't use one.

I recommend going for a 2x16GB RAM setup to bring your total to 32GB. That way, you'll have enough memory for most games. But keep in mind that not all games require more than 16GB, so it really depends on what you're playing.

It really depends on your main use case. If you’re into gaming, a second-hand GPU might be your best bet since decent new ones won't fit your budget. For general productivity, consider doing a platform upgrade. I went for an older AM4 platform, which let me reuse my existing RAM.