Need Help Upgrading My Son's Gaming PC
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CuriousOldMan47
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some help with upgrading my son's computer for his birthday. He's into fighting games, but I'm a bit lost on where to start with the upgrades. Here's what he currently has:
- **Operating System:** Windows 10 Home 64-bit (updating now)
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- **RAM:** 8GB Single-Channel DDR4 @ 1333MHz
- **Motherboard:** ASRock B450M/ac R2.0
- **Graphics:** NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
- **Storage:** 238GB ADATA SU650 SSD
Any advice on what components he might need would be awesome. Thanks a lot!
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You might want to check on the power supply and case since they aren't listed. That'll help determine what graphics card can fit. Also, consider upgrading the RAM to at least 16GB—32GB isn't too pricey these days either. Your motherboard has an M.2 slot, so look into getting an M.2 SSD for extra speed. Upgrading to a Ryzen 5600 is an option, but it might not be necessary for fighting games.
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For a good upgrade without breaking the bank, consider these parts:
- **32GB DDR4-3200 Memory** for $66.99
- **1TB Solid State Drive** for improved storage, around $48.99
- **PowerColor Radeon RX 9060 XT Video Card** about $349.99
- A decent **850W Power Supply** for around $89.90
This brings the total to around $555.87. If you have a budget of $1000-$1200, you should be set! Just let us know what you’re planning to spend!
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CuriousOldMan47: Excellent. Thank you so much! The budget is around $1000-$1200.