I'm looking to improve my gaming setup for $400-$500. Should I invest in an Intel i5-14600KF along with a new motherboard and cooler for around $500, or would it be better to go for an upgrade to an RTX 4060 or 5060 within the same price range? Any advice on what would give the best performance boost?
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Since both your CPU and GPU are quite outdated, upgrading just one will probably hold back the other. You should consider getting a new motherboard with a 12th gen Intel chip or an AMD equivalent alongside a new GPU to avoid any bottlenecks.
Going for the RTX 4060 or 5060 will make a massive difference from your current 1060. Just make sure your power supply can handle it, as those cards need a good amount of wattage to run smoothly! What PSU are you using?
I have an Odin LL 0600, which I got for around $60.
I recently upgraded my system to a used Ryzen 7 5700X with a cooler and motherboard for about $270, plus a secondhand 6700 XT for $230. Check out some hardware swap sites for good deals!
That sounds like a solid upgrade path! I think tweaking all three components will give you the best performance overall.
I think my motherboard is a B250M, so that might work for a newer CPU.