I recently picked up a used gaming PC for 270 euros and I'm looking for some advice on potential upgrades. Here are the specs:
- Asus Prime H310M-K R2.0 motherboard
- GTX 1650 Super GPU
- Intel i3-9100F CPU
- 16 GB DDR3 RAM
- NVMe SSD with 524 GB capacity (I added this since the PC only came with hard drives).
I've been playing Darktide, and although the game is known for its poor optimization, I'm considering an upgrade. I've heard mixed opinions about my CPU's performance—should I prioritize upgrading it over other components?
2 Answers
First, check your GPU usage while gaming. If it spikes to around 100%, then the GPU is the part to upgrade first. If it stays below 90%, the CPU might be the bottleneck.
Upgrading PCs right now is tricky, but your setup seems decent for the price. I lean towards the i5-9400F and RTX 2060 Super as solid upgrades if you're looking to boost performance. You should consider your RAM too; is it 2x8GB at 2133 MHz? That could be holding you back a bit.
I have 2x8 GB each running at 2400 MHz.