Upgrade Recommendations for AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and RX 580 Setup
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TechieGuy42
I'm looking for solid advice on upgrading my current setup to maximize performance while staying on the AM4 platform. I'm aiming for 60+ stable FPS at 1080p, with the possibility of 1440p gaming in the future. Here are my current specs:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB)
- Motherboard: Asus Prime B450M-A
- RAM: 16GB @ 2666MHz
- PSU: 750W
Some key points:
1. I'm locked to the AM4 platform for now and plan to keep my Asus Prime B450M-A motherboard.
2. For my upgrades, I need to know what the highest performing CPU my motherboard can handle, and which GPU would pair best to reliably hit the 1080p and 1440p 60+ FPS targets.
Thanks for your help!
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In my opinion, the Ryzen 5 5600 is a solid choice. Pair that with a 9060 XT or a 5060 Ti with 16GB, and you should be set for your 1080p needs.
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I’d suggest going for a Ryzen 7 5700X3D or, if you can get lucky and find it, the 5800X3D. For graphics, aiming for a 5070 Ti or a 9070 XT should cover your bases for 1440p gaming without much hassle.
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Look for a used 5800X3D or even a 5700X3D, as they’re great options but a bit trickier to find. For GPUs, the 9070 XT is fantastic, although it might feel a bit like overkill if you’re sticking to 1080p. Just be mindful of your budget; you could likely upgrade both the CPU and GPU together for around $900.
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