Hey everyone! I'm looking to give my PC a little upgrade since I mainly use it for streaming and want to be able to enjoy some higher-end games like Silent Hill F with great graphics. I bought this system as a ready-made setup from a local shop and it was a pretty good deal, but I'm starting to wonder if the tech is getting outdated. I'm willing to spend around $2,000 to $2,500 AUD to improve my setup. Here's what I currently have: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X CPU, Gigabyte B450 AORUS PRO WIFI motherboard, a 500 GB NVMe SSD, a 2 TB HDD, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GPU. Any advice or recommendations on quick wins for upgrading my PC would be really appreciated!
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First off, if you're looking for a major boost, upgrading to a larger SSD really helps in terms of load times, especially for gaming. If you want big performance, consider getting a new GPU. Since you're playing at higher resolutions, something like a 5070 Ti could work wonders. Just make sure your power supply can handle it!
You could also look at a more capable CPU like the 5600X or 5800X, which are compatible with your motherboard after a BIOS update. They give you a good performance boost without breaking the bank. Plus, they work great with modern GPUs!
Thanks for the suggestion! I might go that route if I can find a good deal.
Totally feel you on wanting to upgrade! I had a similar setup and made the leap to a 5700X3D and a 7900 Gre. It was a solid improvement—definitely worth considering if you're looking for a CPU upgrade!
Yeah, I'd add that make sure your BIOS is updated for compatibility with newer CPUs and GPUs. It’s usually straightforward!