I've been having issues with my PC shutting down when I try to play even slightly demanding games. I can manage to play Roblox, Minecraft (but it lags), and The Sims 4, but anything more intensive causes it to shut off. Recently, while playing House Flipper, it turned off for the first time and has done so again twice! I'm eager to play more demanding games like Red Dead Redemption and Forza Horizon 5, but I'm not sure what to upgrade. Here are my current specs:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3200G with Radeon Vega Graphics (4 CPUs)
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 932GB HDD
- Power Supply: Fierce PC ATX, 450W, with a silent 120mm fan.
I'm not very experienced with PC hardware, so I'd appreciate any tips on what to replace or improve, and if it's worth upgrading my current setup or if I should just get a new PC altogether.
2 Answers
First off, you'll want to check the model of your motherboard. For your case, if it's the ASUS Prime A320M-K, you're in luck because you can upgrade to the Ryzen 5000 series. I also recommend switching from that slow HDD to an NVMe SSD for faster load times. If you can swing it, the Ryzen 5 5600X would be a solid choice for a CPU upgrade! Just remember, you'll likely need to do a BIOS update to support the newer processors, but that's usually pretty straightforward. What's your budget for these upgrades?
Sounds like you're ready for an upgrade! Given your situation, I'd suggest aiming for a budget between $800 and $1000, which should give you enough room to grab a new CPU, maybe a better GPU if you can as well! Upgrading your RAM would also help, but your current 16 GB should suffice for most games. Just be sure when selecting parts to ensure they're compatible with your motherboard and power supply! If you have any more questions or need help picking specific parts, just ask!
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