I'm looking to maximize my PC's performance and I'm working with a budget of about $300 to $400. I've been experiencing low frame rates in the game 'Where Winds Meet' even when I set the graphics to medium or low, so I'm hoping to find a solid upgrade path. Here are my current specs:
- GPU: 6700 XT
- CPU: Ryzen 5 3600
- Motherboard: B450M DS3H WIFI
- RAM: 16GB (8GB DDR4 3000Hz and 8GB DDR4 3200Hz)
- Power Supply: Unknown
- Monitor: 1080p 165Hz
4 Answers
The low FPS you're facing in Where Winds Meet is likely due to a CPU bottleneck. Your RX 6700 XT is solid for 1080p, but this game really leans on the CPU. Before you swap out your CPU, update the BIOS for your B450M DS3H WIFI motherboard to ensure it recognizes the new 5000-series chips. The Ryzen 7 5700X is a great choice, being about 20-25% faster than your current CPU, which should help stabilize your frame rates. Also, your mismatched RAM could lead to stuttering; I recommend getting a second stick of 3200 MHz RAM for better performance.
Honestly, if you can, just hold onto your cash for a bit and save up. If you're near a Microcenter in the US, you might find some great combo deals for a Ryzen 5 7500X3D. Newegg is also starting to have some tempting offers.
Consider going for either the Ryzen 5700X/XT or the 5800/X/XT. However, be cautious of the 5700 non-X and "G" variants as they aren’t as powerful. Also, since you have mixed RAM sticks, they likely default to 2666 MHz, which might cause performance issues.
I’d recommend focusing on upgrading your CPU. The Ryzen 9 5950X fits within your budget and could definitely give a nice performance boost.
That doesn’t really make sense for your setup. You don't need a 16-core CPU right now. Most games don't require more than 8 cores, and the 5950X isn't optimal for gaming compared to the 5800X because of its clock speed.