I'm looking to upgrade my PC, specifically the CPU. Currently, I have an RTX 3060 paired with an i3 10100F, but since most of the games I play are CPU-bound, I really need a better processor. I was considering going for a 7800X3D along with a new motherboard, RAM, and a CPU cooler. Is this the best combo I can get for around £500? I can stretch my budget a little and I'm okay with buying used parts as long as they're reliable.
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Check out this build I put together for you on PCPartPicker:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X - £183.00
- **CPU Cooler**: ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE - £29.99
- **Motherboard**: Gigabyte B850 GAMING X WIFI6E - £164.49
- **Memory**: Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 32 GB DDR5 - £90.99
**Total**: £468.47. This combo is solid and fits your budget while giving you great performance.
It might be tough to squeeze a 7800X3D into your budget. What country are you in?
I'm from the UK. I was trying to keep costs low with the other parts.