I'm looking to make some upgrades to my girlfriend's PC because it feels slow overall. Here are the specs:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (MSI)
- Motherboard: B450 TOMOHAWK MAX
- RAM: 16.0GB Dual-channel DDR4 @ 1599MHz
- Storage: 913GB Western Digital WDC (SATA)
The reason for the upgrade is that it's generally sluggish. We bought it as a factory-reset machine from someone on the marketplace. I've already installed the necessary drivers, updated what I could, and checked the temperatures, so everything seems fine on that end. However, when she opens applications or web pages, they're slow to load. We mainly play Overwatch and heavily modded Minecraft.
Let me know if you need any more details to help with the suggestions!
3 Answers
Definitely consider upgrading your storage. Knowing the specific model of your current drive can help, but generally, a cheap NVMe drive should make a noticeable difference in speed.
You've got the right idea—it's probably the hard drive slowing things down. Upgrading to an SSD will make a big difference, and they’re not too pricey these days!
What SSDs do you recommend that won't break the bank?
It sounds like your main issue is likely the hard drive. The B450 motherboard supports NVMe drives, so I recommend picking up a 1TB Gen 4 NVMe drive to move your OS and key files to. This upgrade should significantly speed up your system's response time!
Any recommendations for a good NVMe drive, preferably under $100?
I’m in the same boat! Any suggestions under $100?