Advice on PC upgrade?
Advice on PC upgrade?
Hi everyone, I’m seeking some guidance on what upgrades to consider next. I plan to spend around £300 and would like to focus on just one or two items. It would also be helpful to know what upgrades might be best if I decide to upgrade later on.
I previously mentioned a GPU upgrade as a potential option, but I’m still unsure. I anticipate needing to replace my PSU as well.
Current setup:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core
- GPU: Nvidia GTX 1050 ti
- RAM: 2 x 8 GB Corsair DDR4 3000 MHz
- PSU: Coolermaster MWE 400
- Motherboard: ASRock B450 Steel Legend
- Case: Cyberpower (black), originally prebuilt
- Storage: WD BLUE SATA 1TB SSD and 1TB HDD (make uncertain)
- Cooling: 3 front fans, 1 rear fan; stock AMD fan and heat sink for Ryzen 5 2600
You really must replace the power supply unit. You might consider a 6700xt, but that doesn't include accounting for the PSU upgrade in your budget.
Question - 2070, 2080, or 1080ti? Hiya, I currently have a 1050ti which is quite outdated now and I'm seeking an upgrade. I'm evaluating secondhand graphics cards and have narrowed it down to the 2070, 2080 or the 1080Ti. I know the 20-cards are newer but they don't seem to match the performance of the newer models... forums. ^ Yes, with that PSU I wouldn't suggest upgrading any GPU. You should consider a stable 550W power supply if you plan to purchase any of the GPUs mentioned in that thread. Regarding your current setup, you might want to update the BIOS on your motherboard and install something like a Ryzen 5 5600. Honestly, you'd notice a bigger improvement if you chose a B550 chipset, a Ryzen 5000 processor and paired it with a dual-channel DDR4-3600MHz RAM setup to maximize your system's potential. In its current form, even with the Ryzen 5000 processor, your motherboard is limited to DDR4-3200MHz. Please be sure to mention the case make and model, the cooler you're using, and your storage options when discussing your build.
Thank you for the update. I've added cooling, case, and storage details. The upgrade I performed on the computer a couple of years ago involved a new CPU and motherboard (the latter from a friend), which is interesting since you suggest these over a GPU. I was wondering if you'd recommend switching from my B450M to a B550, a Ryzen 5000 series, and then adding RAM instead of upgrading the GPU?
What improvements are you aiming for? If the focus is on FPS in games, the 2600 CPU you possess is sufficient for a better GPU, though this also requires an upgraded PSU.
In my view, a PSU with either a 3050 or 3060 12GB would be the least you need for a substantial upgrade. You wouldn’t want to compromise on quality, and while you could save another 40 pounds, opting for a 3050 would still exceed your budget by around 25 pounds.
I'm searching for options that boost both performance and graphics, enabling smooth gameplay at medium to high settings with 60+ FPS. Right now I struggle to run some shooters on medium graphics at 60 FPS, let alone more demanding titles. Would the 3050-3060 be a better choice than a 1080ti or 2080, given what I was considering before?
I wouldn't expect a 1080 ti anymore. It remains a fairly good card but shows signs of declining support and issues on certain drivers for some of the newer engines games. A 2080 offers much better performance, around 20-30% more than a 3060 with full Nvidia support and all the features newer games require. If you're open to purchasing used components, just keep in mind possible downsides. Also, avoid buying used PSUs from people you don<|pad|>, as PSUs are crucial for a PC build!
I would disregard the RTX 3050 and 3060 honestly, as they are quite expensive. You can easily find an RX 6600 that matches the RTX 3060 closely in regular rasterization and beats the 3050 for less than both. You should be able to get the RX 6600, a power supply, and some RAM for around £300. The power supply listed isn’t outstanding, but it’s suitable for a budget, and it shouldn’t fail you. I also added a review for the RX 7600 since it covers all these cards.