I'm in the process of upgrading my old PC after the motherboard died, and I need some advice before I finalize my choices. My previous setup included a Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A motherboard, MSI GTX 970 graphics card, Intel i5 4590 Quad Core CPU, 16GB of DDR3 RAM, an EVGA SuperNOVA 550 G2 power supply, and a Corsair Carbide Series 300R Mid-Tower gaming case, along with an AXE5400 PCIe WiFi Card with an Intel AX210 WiFi 6E chipset.
Now, I'm on a tight budget and looking to replace only what's strictly necessary to keep costs down while planning for future upgrades, particularly of the GPU. I mainly game at 1080p and 60fps, so I know the GTX 970 is a bottleneck, but I'll be upgrading that later.
For the new build, here's what I'm considering:
- *GIGABYTE B550M DS3H R2 Motherboard
- MSI GTX 970 (for now)
- *AMD Ryzen 5 5500
- *8GB x 2 of T-Force TEAM DELTA R DDR4 RAM
- EVGA SuperNOVA 550 G2 ATX (to upgrade in the future)
- Corsair Carbide Series 300R CC-9011014-WW Mid-Tower Gaming Case (to upgrade later)
- AXE5400 PCIe WiFi Card Intel AX210 WiFi 6E Chipset
I'm opting for DDR4 RAM this time due to budget constraints and am trying to keep the total under €250. Before I make any purchases, could anyone check for any potential compatibility issues or if the motherboard and CPU are substantial enough for future upgrades? Thanks a ton!
3 Answers
I found some 8GB T-Force TEAM DELTA R DDR4 RAM for just over €100, which seems to be the best deal at the moment. I know I need DDR4 since my old RAM is DDR3 and won't work with the new motherboard. Everything else fits within my €250 target. I appreciate the tip about reinstalling Windows! Why exactly is it necessary when changing the motherboard and CPU?
Unless you're only playing games from two decades ago, I think it's time for an upgrade. The current build seems to be a good base for future GPU upgrades as long as that GTX 970 is just a placeholder for now.
Are you sure the 2x 8GB DDR4 RAM will fit into your budget? Prices can be a bit wild right now. Overall, your choices look solid! Just remember to reinstall Windows after swapping out the motherboard and CPU. Running an old installation might cause issues with the new setup!
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