Should I Upgrade My CPU or GPU First?

Make sure to check what motherboard you’re using! You could likely upgrade to a Ryzen 5600X or 5800X for about $100 to $150. If you can stretch your budget, think about adding more RAM, say 32GB, which would be an upgrade from your current 16GB and only costs around $50. Upgrading the GPU can always come later when you have more funds available.

Upgrading your CPU to something like the Ryzen 5 5600 or the Ryzen 7 5700X could really help. You might need to update your motherboard’s BIOS for that, but used prices are pretty decent—around $100. The RX 580 is starting to struggle with modern games, but both components are getting old, so either direction you choose could work. I’d recommend going for the CPU first.

Can you share your motherboard and power supply details? Also, what’s your budget? Knowing that will help us suggest better options for you.

Honestly, with those older parts, you might want to consider just building a new rig if your budget allows. It could save you a headache in the long run!

Realistically, both the CPU and GPU need some love. If you’re tight on cash, the Ryzen 5 5600 and a used RX 6600 would double your performance without breaking the bank. But if you have more to spend, consider going for the 5600 with a newer RX 6700 series GPU for a nice boost.