I currently have an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU paired with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, a Samsung 990 Pro M.2 2TB SSD, and 16GB of G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 3600 RAM. My motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-A520 AORUS ELITE, and I have a 650W power supply. I'm contemplating whether to upgrade any components or just wait for better parts to become available. I can set aside around 300 euros a month for upgrades. What would you recommend?
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It really depends on what you're using your PC for! For AAA gaming at 1080p, your setup is still solid if you're okay with dialing down some settings. Are you running into any performance issues? If not, you might not need to rush into upgrades yet, especially if you're looking to upgrade gradually and catch some deals.
I’ve been playing AAA titles at 1080p on my 5600X too, but I’ve overclocked it. It runs great for me at 4850MHz with a decent GPU. If your games are running fine, just upgrade parts when you find a sweet deal!
First things first, think about maxing out your RAM. 16GB is becoming a bit limiting for some modern games, especially if you like multitasking. I've had issues with certain games crashing on 16GB, so consider adding more if that’s a concern for you!
Honestly, your PC is great for 1080p! But if you're thinking of going for 1440p, I’d suggest upgrading your GPU and possibly the PSU to at least 750W. Look out for deals on a 3080 or something similar. Just ensure your system can handle it!
You might want to consider upgrading your motherboard to a B550. It supports PCIe Gen 4, which will give you a slight performance boost. But if you want a bigger leap, the AM5 upgrade is like building a new PC. Just keep that in mind for costs!
A cheap upgrade could be your cooler and RAM! You can bolster performance without breaking the bank—around $65 for both. Then save up for a higher-end GPU when you're ready.
Exactly! Just upgrade when you have to, and it’ll help you save up for a bigger upgrade later.