I'm getting ready to build my first gaming PC, and I'm not looking for anything super powerful. I'm mostly interested in how to improve my current setup, which includes a B550 motherboard, Ryzen 5 3600 processor, 1070 Ti graphics card, and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. I'm aiming to play indie games and would like to achieve at least 60 fps at 720p. While I don't have a strict budget, I prefer to keep costs low, potentially up to $800-1000 if needed for future upgrades like switching to a B650 motherboard and DDR5 RAM. Any suggestions or feedback would be greatly appreciated!
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For indie games and light gaming, your current build should serve you well as is. However, if you're looking to optimize, consider a newer GPU like those mentioned previously for better performance. Also, setting a budget helps narrow down options to what's actually feasible for you. Anything above $1000 just for an indie gaming rig might be overkill unless you're planning on playing more demanding titles in the future!
You might want to start with a rough budget to help guide your choices. Based on what you've got, a Ryzen 5 3600 and a 1070 Ti was a solid mix a while back, but today you could look at a Ryzen 5 5600 paired with an RX 6600 for a tighter budget build. If you're considering AM5, a Ryzen 5 9600X with an RX 9060 XT could be a great choice for future-proofing! Just make sure to set a budget first so you can focus your options more.
Yeah, I hear you! Your current setup seems to cost around $500. If you're willing to spend between $800-1000 for that bit of wiggle room, you can definitely upgrade without going overboard!
Thanks for the tip! I really appreciate the advice on balancing cost with performance. I'm excited to get started!