What budget upgrades should I consider for my gaming PC?

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Asked By TechieNerd123 On

Hey everyone! I graduated recently and have been using my PC built back in 2020. It's got an AMD Ryzen 3 3100 with 4 cores and a GTX 1650, but I'm running into issues trying to play newer titles like Expedition 33 smoothly. I think it's time for an upgrade since the 1650 isn't cutting it anymore. My budget for a GPU is about $200-300 and for a CPU around $200-250. My motherboard is an AsuTek Prime A320M-k. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

3 Answers

Answered By GamerGuru88 On

If I were you, I'd look into spending about $150 on a Ryzen 5800x for your CPU and then allocate around $400 for the GPU. Just make sure you have at least 32GB of RAM to maximize your performance. There are decent budget RAM kits going for about $40 without RGB and $60 for those with lighting if you're interested. Also, adding an SSD can really improve your system's responsiveness without breaking the bank!

CuriousCat42 -

I currently have 16GB RAM. Does that change my upgrade options?

TechieNerd123 -

I already have an SSD, did you mean I should add another one?

Answered By BudgetBooster On

I'm also moving up from a GTX 1650 to an RX 6600, which doubles the performance for around $300 AUD (or about $200 USD). For the CPU, I'm looking at the Ryzen 5 8400F for $120 AUD, and upgrading my motherboard to a B-650M. I’ll stick with SSDs and just forego NVMe M.2 for now since storage prices are high. Another thing to consider is if you should go with AM5 for future-proofing, DDR5 is already quite affordable and might be a good investment.

TechieNerd123 -

That sounds good, it's definitely time for an upgrade. The GTX 1650 has served me well, but I’m ready for a change!

Answered By ValueSeeker88 On

The upgrade path can be tricky with market fluctuations, but generally, a 5600x or 5800x paired with a 2070 would serve you well. It offers 8GB of VRAM and comes with DLSS4, which can really enhance your gaming experience.

TechieNerd123 -

Do you think this setup would be good enough for Expedition 33?

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