What are some budget upgrade options for my 8-year-old PC?
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TechSavvyNinja42
I'm looking to upgrade my old PC and I hope to keep some of the current components. Here's what I have:
- GPU: 1050ti 4GB
- RAM: 1x8 GB 2400MHz
- CPU: i5 7400
- PSU: Zalman zm600-LE 600W
- Motherboard: B250M-D2V
- Storage: 1TB HDD and 256GB SSD
I'm considering selling my PS5 to fund this upgrade, so I have a budget of around $350. I realize that my PC won't match the performance of the PS5, but I mostly enjoy gaming on my PC with titles like Poe2, Deadlock, R6 Siege, and some single-player games. I'd love to know if I can get away with upgrading specific parts instead of building a whole new PC. Can I keep my PSU and storage for now? What do you suggest?
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Honestly, if you're looking to upgrade, it might be wise to start with a new CPU and motherboard. Those will provide the most noticeable improvement in performance. I would suggest checking out a combo deal that includes a better CPU and a compatible motherboard. You might want to hold off on upgrading your GPU and PSU until later on. Here’s a link with suggestions to consider: pcpartpicker.com/list/2rrX8r
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UpgradeMaster77: Just a heads up, the motherboard you listed seems to be way pricier in my area compared to what PCPartPicker shows. Any other budget-friendly alternatives you can suggest?