Hey everyone! I purchased my PC back in 2019 for around €550, but it's starting to struggle with newer games - for example, Crimson Desert doesn't even launch on it. Here are my current specs: CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600, GPU: Radeon RX 570, Motherboard: Asrock B450M PRO4, Power Supply: Seasonic Focus 450 Gold PSU, Memory: Corsair DDR4 Vengeance LPX 16GB, and Storage: Samsung 970 EVO PLUS M.2 1TB SSD. I'm not looking for top-notch graphics, but I want to play newer games at least at 1080p and 60fps with low to medium settings. What would be the cheapest upgrades to keep my setup relevant for a few more years?
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For budget-friendly options, I'd suggest upgrading to a Ryzen 5600X and pairing it with a Radeon 9600XT or something similar. The regular Ryzen 5600 is also a solid choice if you want something simpler.
I’d go for a Ryzen 7 5700X paired with either an RTX 2070 or a 3060. You might want to boost your PSU to 750W too. Going for older GPUs like the Nvidia 10 series could limit your future gaming experience since they lack driver support. Just avoid skimping on the PSU; it’s not worth it to save a few bucks!
It really depends on your budget, but I recommend updating your BIOS first. Then you could look into getting a 5700X CPU and a Radeon 9600XT; those are the best value upgrades you can make right now. But avoid the B580 as it doesn’t work well with Crimson Desert.
Definitely don’t forget to update the BIOS before making major changes!