I've been really wanting to upgrade my PC for better performance, but I don't have much knowledge about building PCs. Based on my current specs, which include a 1660 Super graphics card, an AMD Ryzen 5 3600X processor, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, a 500GB SSD, a 1TB HDD, and PCIe Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, what would be a good upgrade?
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A solid upgrade might be to look at getting a Ryzen 5600 along with an RX 9060XT (16GB) or an RTX 5060Ti (16GB), but make sure your power supply can handle it. Also, remember to update your BIOS if you go for a new CPU!
I’d recommend starting with a new graphics card, especially depending on the games you play and your monitor's resolution. Just keep your PSU wattage in mind too. If you're interested in AM5, moving there could be cool, though RAM prices aren't great right now. You could think about a 5600 or 5700X, or even a 5700X3D if you find one for a good price. What's your budget looking like?
Honestly, without knowing your budget, it’s a bit tricky to give specific advice. The more you can spend, the better your options. If you want to max things out, you could consider the 5800X3D CPU and an extra 16GB of RAM, plus a modern PCIe Gen 4 card like the 5060Ti or 5070. But if you’re looking to save, a used 30-Series card with a 5600 CPU could still be a good choice.
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