I'm looking to replace my motherboard anyway, so I want to know what budget upgrades would be worth considering for my aging setup. Here's what I currently have: an i5 9400F CPU (LGA 1151 socket), an RTX 2060 GPU, an ASUS Prime H310M-K R2.0 motherboard, two 240GB WD Green SATA SSDs, a 500W power supply, and 16GB of Corsair DDR4 3200 RAM. Any recommendations?
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It would be helpful to know your budget and location! If you're in the UK, expanding your options could help you decide. Sometimes, if upgrading is going to cost only a bit less than building a whole new system, it might be better to go for a new build instead.
Here’s a few upgrade paths you could consider:
1. Upgrade your GPU and power supply to something like a 9060XT with 16GB VRAM and an 850W PSU.
2. For CPU, look at options like the Ryzen 7600X for a budget pick or a 7800X3D for high-end performance.
3. Consider adding a 2TB NVMe 4.0 TLC SSD for improved storage speed.
Since you're at the end of your CPU generation, it might be tough to find a good upgrade that fits your current motherboard. You could consider getting a used CPU that's compatible but, since you're replacing the motherboard anyway, you might want to look at a new one that can accommodate a better processor. Something like an i5-9600K may be an option if your new mobo supports it.
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