Enhancing my computer system
Enhancing my computer system
Hey gamers, I’m looking to improve my budget PC a bit. Right now I have: Geforce 1060 with 3GB RAM, a Pentium CPU G2120 running at 3.10GHz, a 4GB RAM motherboard, and a Gigabyty H61M-S2PV motherboard. The PSU is connected—sorry about the picture quality. If you need more details, just let me know where to post.
I’ve been dealing with a bottleneck for as long as I’ve had this machine. With limited funds, upgrading isn’t easy. I really wish I could afford something better so I can play games like 8-10 and enjoy smooth performance. Everything tends to lag, freeze, and my FPS drops below 30. But I’m determined.
I have around $500 and want a new motherboard, CPU, and RAM. Could you suggest the best options for my GPU? I know it’s not a lot of money, but I aim for steady 50-60 FPS in games such as Warzone or GTA V. Also, since I’m not super tech-savvy, please keep things simple if possible. Thanks a lot!
Reminder that the PSU needs replacement since it's a poor choice. A solid PSU would work well with a Ryzen 3300x, B450 board, and 16GB RAM within that price range.
He might invest the funds immediately in a reliable power supply unit to secure his setup for the long term. The existing unit isn’t very durable and won’t last long, so upgrading now would be wise.
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A similar listing would look good: PCPartPicker provides a detailed part list with item prices and specifications. CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 3.6 GHz, 6 cores – $166.89 at Walmart. Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 – $114.99 at Best Buy. Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V, 16 GB (2 x 8 GB), DDR4-3600 CL16 – $79.99 on Newegg. Power Supply: Cooler Master MWE Gold 650 W, 80+ Gold Certified, fully modular ATX – $99.99 at Best Buy. All prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts. Total comes to $461.86. This information was generated by PCPartPicker on June 7, 2020.
Just a small note, I added a couple of cents. My GTX 1060 has 6GB of RAM. All the other details are listed below my signature. Right now you can purchase an AMD Ryzen 3600 for about $167 off at Newegg or Amazon. A decent B450 motherboard will suffice for now and it should work with the Ryzen. For memory, you can keep costs low as long as it’s 3200Mhz or faster. This should stay within your $500 budget. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Zq8qKB This is $374.87
I would focus on selecting components like the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 3.8 GHz Quad-Core CPU for $120, a MSI B450 TOMAHAWK ATX motherboard for $114.99, and Corsair Vengeance LPX memory with 16 GB RAM for $73.98. The Power Supply from Cooler Master is a solid choice at $99.99, though it’s quite powerful. Total comes to around $408.96 after shipping and taxes. Keep in mind the CPU is currently out of stock, so aim for the MSRP to avoid higher costs. Also, the PSU is more than sufficient but not the cheapest option available right now.
Thanks to all for your quick replies! It seems reasonable though, since prices here are much higher compared to other regions. I’ll keep an eye on it. There are many rumors about AMD being less competitive versus Intel, but I believe AMD offers better value for its price.
Consider your current power supply's condition and usage before deciding.