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Do you require guidance and suggestions for improving your existing PC to better suit gaming needs?

Do you require guidance and suggestions for improving your existing PC to better suit gaming needs?

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EpicMacha02
Junior Member
32
10-10-2021, 01:07 AM
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The device I rely on for daily browsing, listening to music, and streaming TV, plus sharing some music and movies with the kids on their gadgets, is set up like this:
Mainboard: ASUS Prime X570 Pro
Processor: Ryzen 5 3600
Graphics: SRhonyra Radeon RX 580 8GB GDDR5
Power Supply: Seasonic GM-550
Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3200 X2 for 32GB RAM
Sound: Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition SABRE32 Ultra-Class 32-bit/384kHz PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC
My son is eager to play RDR 1 and 2 with him. He’s keen to learn how I taught him to play MegaMan 2 and 3 when he was four years old, and he might also want me in Fortnite someday.
Therefore, I’m considering a modest upgrade to my current setup while still maintaining its performance for everything I use now. After some research, the 5th generation Ryzen processors are quite affordable—around $234 on Amazon, and RTX 3060 models are under $300. For roughly $500-550, I think I could get a solid upgrade. However, if I go with both options, I’d probably need an additional $100 for a better power supply.
I’m open to using a Radeon GPU but prefer Nvidia models. I’m also willing to stay under $500 on the CPU and GPU combo if other suggestions come up. I only pointed out the Ryzen 5 5900X because I saw it and was curious about top-tier prices. My main constraint is the AM4 socket.
Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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EpicMacha02
10-10-2021, 01:07 AM #1

The device I rely on for daily browsing, listening to music, and streaming TV, plus sharing some music and movies with the kids on their gadgets, is set up like this:
Mainboard: ASUS Prime X570 Pro
Processor: Ryzen 5 3600
Graphics: SRhonyra Radeon RX 580 8GB GDDR5
Power Supply: Seasonic GM-550
Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3200 X2 for 32GB RAM
Sound: Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus Pure Edition SABRE32 Ultra-Class 32-bit/384kHz PCI-e Gaming Sound Card and DAC
My son is eager to play RDR 1 and 2 with him. He’s keen to learn how I taught him to play MegaMan 2 and 3 when he was four years old, and he might also want me in Fortnite someday.
Therefore, I’m considering a modest upgrade to my current setup while still maintaining its performance for everything I use now. After some research, the 5th generation Ryzen processors are quite affordable—around $234 on Amazon, and RTX 3060 models are under $300. For roughly $500-550, I think I could get a solid upgrade. However, if I go with both options, I’d probably need an additional $100 for a better power supply.
I’m open to using a Radeon GPU but prefer Nvidia models. I’m also willing to stay under $500 on the CPU and GPU combo if other suggestions come up. I only pointed out the Ryzen 5 5900X because I saw it and was curious about top-tier prices. My main constraint is the AM4 socket.
Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

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cookiedough909
Posting Freak
782
10-13-2021, 09:55 AM
#2
The 5600 represents a significant improvement over your existing CPU.
PCPartPicker offers the following component selections:
CPU options include AMD Ryzen 5 5600, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D.
Each listing displays price details along with shipping and tax information.
Selected parts are determined based on available parameters.
This data was compiled by PCPartPicker on September 14, 2024.
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cookiedough909
10-13-2021, 09:55 AM #2

The 5600 represents a significant improvement over your existing CPU.
PCPartPicker offers the following component selections:
CPU options include AMD Ryzen 5 5600, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D.
Each listing displays price details along with shipping and tax information.
Selected parts are determined based on available parameters.
This data was compiled by PCPartPicker on September 14, 2024.

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Willsman2003
Junior Member
12
10-21-2021, 01:01 PM
#3
Is there a perspective that leans slightly more toward prioritizing the CPU or GPU during an upgrade? Or is the outcome uncertain? I mean, essentially you're asking if focusing a bit more on one component over the other would matter. If I have roughly $500 to invest, will I notice any improvement—especially for someone new to gaming—in pairing a Ryzen 5 5600, 5600X, or Ryzen 7 5700 with an RTX 3060 or Radeon 5600? Should I consider spending a bit more on one side or the other?
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Willsman2003
10-21-2021, 01:01 PM #3

Is there a perspective that leans slightly more toward prioritizing the CPU or GPU during an upgrade? Or is the outcome uncertain? I mean, essentially you're asking if focusing a bit more on one component over the other would matter. If I have roughly $500 to invest, will I notice any improvement—especially for someone new to gaming—in pairing a Ryzen 5 5600, 5600X, or Ryzen 7 5700 with an RTX 3060 or Radeon 5600? Should I consider spending a bit more on one side or the other?

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Squishy_Hrt
Junior Member
8
10-21-2021, 01:17 PM
#4
Skip the 5600X. The 5600 (without the X) rendered that CPU outdated. The decision really hinges on those three CPUs, and it's a challenging choice. In reality, none of them are a bad bet.
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Squishy_Hrt
10-21-2021, 01:17 PM #4

Skip the 5600X. The 5600 (without the X) rendered that CPU outdated. The decision really hinges on those three CPUs, and it's a challenging choice. In reality, none of them are a bad bet.

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AnaWolf
Junior Member
3
10-21-2021, 03:30 PM
#5
Well, choosing between the 5600 or moving up to the 5700 seems to hinge mainly on the CPUs. I believe the performance gains come from those processors, so it's okay to prioritize either GPU—RTX 3060 or Radeon 5600 series. Would spending more on the GPU still make a difference if you're deciding based on CPU specs?

Thanks for keeping this discussion going. I appreciate your insights and perspective.
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AnaWolf
10-21-2021, 03:30 PM #5

Well, choosing between the 5600 or moving up to the 5700 seems to hinge mainly on the CPUs. I believe the performance gains come from those processors, so it's okay to prioritize either GPU—RTX 3060 or Radeon 5600 series. Would spending more on the GPU still make a difference if you're deciding based on CPU specs?

Thanks for keeping this discussion going. I appreciate your insights and perspective.

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Shapse
Junior Member
21
10-31-2021, 05:37 PM
#6
With a budget of $500 for boosting gaming speed, I’d invest in a new GPU. Those CPU FPS charts assume an RTX 3090; if you cut GPU power by half, the benefits from a quicker CPU will shrink significantly.
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Shapse
10-31-2021, 05:37 PM #6

With a budget of $500 for boosting gaming speed, I’d invest in a new GPU. Those CPU FPS charts assume an RTX 3090; if you cut GPU power by half, the benefits from a quicker CPU will shrink significantly.

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TechnicSkyz
Junior Member
42
11-01-2021, 02:34 AM
#7
Yeah, I saw that too, but I treated it as a reference point. I think your view is that if I really want to overspend, I should use a GPU. I was thinking about that when considering the options. If I pick the Ryzen 5 5600, would there be an advantage in spending more than $260 for the RTX 4060?
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TechnicSkyz
11-01-2021, 02:34 AM #7

Yeah, I saw that too, but I treated it as a reference point. I think your view is that if I really want to overspend, I should use a GPU. I was thinking about that when considering the options. If I pick the Ryzen 5 5600, would there be an advantage in spending more than $260 for the RTX 4060?

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IPuckFenguins
Senior Member
380
11-01-2021, 09:30 AM
#8
The difference in gaming performance between a Ryzen 5 5600 and a Ryzen 7 5700 is very small. I wouldn't consider upgrading your CPU since your current 3600 can handle an RTX 4060 nicely. I'd recommend either an RTX 4060ti or an RX 7700XT and stop there.
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IPuckFenguins
11-01-2021, 09:30 AM #8

The difference in gaming performance between a Ryzen 5 5600 and a Ryzen 7 5700 is very small. I wouldn't consider upgrading your CPU since your current 3600 can handle an RTX 4060 nicely. I'd recommend either an RTX 4060ti or an RX 7700XT and stop there.

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Melonen_Chef
Junior Member
42
11-08-2021, 03:58 AM
#9
I have a 3060 and RDR2 works well. I’m not familiar with the Megaman game, but with my Ryzen 7 5800x and a 3060, RDR2 also runs smoothly.
Don’t focus too much on benchmarks—real-world experience matters more. Sorry, I can’t assist directly with the CPU, but based on my setup, the 3060 should handle RDR2 nicely.
Also, it handles non-gaming tasks well (video editing, streaming, Photoshop run smoothly).
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Melonen_Chef
11-08-2021, 03:58 AM #9

I have a 3060 and RDR2 works well. I’m not familiar with the Megaman game, but with my Ryzen 7 5800x and a 3060, RDR2 also runs smoothly.
Don’t focus too much on benchmarks—real-world experience matters more. Sorry, I can’t assist directly with the CPU, but based on my setup, the 3060 should handle RDR2 nicely.
Also, it handles non-gaming tasks well (video editing, streaming, Photoshop run smoothly).

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Shardgale
Senior Member
547
11-25-2021, 05:13 AM
#10
I checked the prices again this morning and noticed a good RTX 3060 12GB for $250 and a Ryzen 5 5700G for $162. I’m considering getting an HDMI with built-in graphics to avoid GPU problems. I had a previous issue where I borrowed a card after a failed test, so I want to be sure. The Passmark scores are pretty similar for the 5700 and 5700G. The integrated graphics add about $20 more than the R7 5700. The main other option is the Ryzen 5 5600 at $99 on Amazon, which would save $60 compared to the R5 5600 and 4060. With the 4060 and R7 5700G I’m looking at $410 versus $350 with the R5 5600. So I think I’ll go for the RTX 3060 and then check CPU prices while I evaluate my current Ryzen 5 3600. Thanks for the chat and any suggestions you have.
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Shardgale
11-25-2021, 05:13 AM #10

I checked the prices again this morning and noticed a good RTX 3060 12GB for $250 and a Ryzen 5 5700G for $162. I’m considering getting an HDMI with built-in graphics to avoid GPU problems. I had a previous issue where I borrowed a card after a failed test, so I want to be sure. The Passmark scores are pretty similar for the 5700 and 5700G. The integrated graphics add about $20 more than the R7 5700. The main other option is the Ryzen 5 5600 at $99 on Amazon, which would save $60 compared to the R5 5600 and 4060. With the 4060 and R7 5700G I’m looking at $410 versus $350 with the R5 5600. So I think I’ll go for the RTX 3060 and then check CPU prices while I evaluate my current Ryzen 5 3600. Thanks for the chat and any suggestions you have.

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