I've got an R3 3200G with an A320M-K motherboard, 16 GB of RAM, and two storage drives: a 1TB NVME and a 1TB M2 SATA. I'm using a generic steel chassis and a Corsair 850W 80 Plus Bronze power supply. I live in a Latin American country where the economy is heavily protected with high tariffs, and I'm looking to upgrade my PC for web and Android development (I'm currently stuck in some development projects). I aim to play games like Diablo 4 and possibly Planetfall 2 in the future, while still enjoying games like Valorant, Stardew Valley, and Minecraft Bedrock. My main worries are the performance of my CPU, the rising costs of RAM due to AI developments, and whether I'll be stuck with my current setup or be able to upgrade in the future. Currently, I have a few upgrade options: 1) Upgrade to an R5 5600GT for around $200, 2) Upgrade to an R5 8500G with a new motherboard and 16GB RAM for about $500, 3) Go for an R5 8700G setup for $680, or 4) Splurge on a TUF B620 with a 7800x3D and RTX 5060. What should I be considering for my upgrades?
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I'd say the 5600X or 5700X with a good GPU sounds like your best bet right now. It's a straightforward upgrade and won’t take too much effort!
Have you checked whether the used GPU market is active in your area? If you can find a decent deal, it might be worthwhile to stick with your current setup and just upgrade to something like a Ryzen 3600. That CPU paired with an older GPU like a 1070 or 2060 could handle your gaming needs for now. Prioritizing a GPU upgrade rather than a whole new setup could save you some cash in the long run!
If your motherboard can support it, I'd suggest going with the Ryzen 3600 or 5600 series and pair it with a used GPU. That combo seems like a strong choice without breaking the bank!
Honestly, keeping your AM4 platform for now might be smart. Grab a mid-range GPU like the RX 6600 or RTX 5060, depending on the prices in your area. It'll massively improve your gaming experience at 1080p for titles like Diablo 4, and you can think about migrating to AM5 and DDR5 later when you need more CPU power.
That's a solid plan! The 3600 does pretty well with the games you're into. I was eyeing the 8700G too because of its iGPU, but if you can hold off on that, getting a better GPU might be the way to go.