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Consider these improvements (Budget, First Post)

Consider these improvements (Budget, First Post)

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puffyshadow8
Member
156
12-24-2023, 08:56 PM
#1
What upgrades can I make to run Silent Hill 2 remake smoothly? I want at least 50-60 frames per second. I tried asking on Discord and someone suggested starting with a CPU upgrade—like the 5800XT or 5700X. Later, they recommended moving to a GPU such as an ASRock Radeon RX 7600 Challenger 8GB or similar models. They mentioned you should only consider a B580 or B570 if you have a rebar. I need help picking the best budget option (Amazon only) with a max of $200 for the CPU and $300 for the GPU, given my current specs: GTX 1650, Ryzen 3 1300X, 16GB RAM, SSD, motherboard, and power supply.
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puffyshadow8
12-24-2023, 08:56 PM #1

What upgrades can I make to run Silent Hill 2 remake smoothly? I want at least 50-60 frames per second. I tried asking on Discord and someone suggested starting with a CPU upgrade—like the 5800XT or 5700X. Later, they recommended moving to a GPU such as an ASRock Radeon RX 7600 Challenger 8GB or similar models. They mentioned you should only consider a B580 or B570 if you have a rebar. I need help picking the best budget option (Amazon only) with a max of $200 for the CPU and $300 for the GPU, given my current specs: GTX 1650, Ryzen 3 1300X, 16GB RAM, SSD, motherboard, and power supply.

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IceAgeBear
Junior Member
19
01-01-2024, 04:02 AM
#2
Psu specifications are as follows. The motherboard is quite subpar, but it can function with sufficient airflow. For the CPU, a 5700X3D offers the best value, paired with a decent budget cooler since the stock cooler from the 1300 series isn’t up to the task. Regarding the case, please let me know your preference so I can suggest a suitable budget option. The GPU is a solid choice—consider used models or confirm availability when purchasing. An Arc B580 remains a good investment, though its future availability isn’t guaranteed.
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IceAgeBear
01-01-2024, 04:02 AM #2

Psu specifications are as follows. The motherboard is quite subpar, but it can function with sufficient airflow. For the CPU, a 5700X3D offers the best value, paired with a decent budget cooler since the stock cooler from the 1300 series isn’t up to the task. Regarding the case, please let me know your preference so I can suggest a suitable budget option. The GPU is a solid choice—consider used models or confirm availability when purchasing. An Arc B580 remains a good investment, though its future availability isn’t guaranteed.

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Sr_Pipo
Member
129
01-05-2024, 04:48 PM
#3
Join the discussions! Support the 5700x3d setup and rely on the GPU. If you need it even more, 3070s will likely cost around 300 used on eBay.
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Sr_Pipo
01-05-2024, 04:48 PM #3

Join the discussions! Support the 5700x3d setup and rely on the GPU. If you need it even more, 3070s will likely cost around 300 used on eBay.

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ThatSoftware
Member
221
01-05-2024, 04:58 PM
#4
Suggest improving the profile by including a Ryzen 5 5600 processor and an RTX 3060 12GB graphics card.
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ThatSoftware
01-05-2024, 04:58 PM #4

Suggest improving the profile by including a Ryzen 5 5600 processor and an RTX 3060 12GB graphics card.

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xXJaseiXx
Member
74
01-05-2024, 05:43 PM
#5
Psu model refers to the FD-PSU-E51B-SI9-600W unit. Its exact case ID isn't clear because it's quite old, but its dimensions are approximately 46 cm tall, 42 cm wide, and 20 cm long.
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xXJaseiXx
01-05-2024, 05:43 PM #5

Psu model refers to the FD-PSU-E51B-SI9-600W unit. Its exact case ID isn't clear because it's quite old, but its dimensions are approximately 46 cm tall, 42 cm wide, and 20 cm long.

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ZarkLR
Member
201
01-21-2024, 07:02 PM
#6
I've heard that many used PC components, especially GPUs, aren't reliable. It's hard to tell if you're getting a solid part or just a damaged one.
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ZarkLR
01-21-2024, 07:02 PM #6

I've heard that many used PC components, especially GPUs, aren't reliable. It's hard to tell if you're getting a solid part or just a damaged one.

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ItzEthqn
Member
68
01-26-2024, 09:18 PM
#7
I've noticed that 80 plus white is still a thing, having bought several refurbished GPUs without issues. CPUs seem tough and I've handled RAM without trouble—except when I accidentally misread a price. I tend to avoid used drives or power supplies. Graphics cards vary, but they usually don't offer enough savings for both. To verify a GPU's quality, I check images and request screenshots from tools like GPU-Z and Time Spy or similar benchmarks.
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ItzEthqn
01-26-2024, 09:18 PM #7

I've noticed that 80 plus white is still a thing, having bought several refurbished GPUs without issues. CPUs seem tough and I've handled RAM without trouble—except when I accidentally misread a price. I tend to avoid used drives or power supplies. Graphics cards vary, but they usually don't offer enough savings for both. To verify a GPU's quality, I check images and request screenshots from tools like GPU-Z and Time Spy or similar benchmarks.

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radpool97
Member
78
01-27-2024, 09:09 AM
#8
Check online marketplaces and specialized forums for refurbished GPU options. Apps like GearUp or Newegg may also list available units.
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radpool97
01-27-2024, 09:09 AM #8

Check online marketplaces and specialized forums for refurbished GPU options. Apps like GearUp or Newegg may also list available units.