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Have you any questions about upgrading your PC?

Have you any questions about upgrading your PC?

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flamingbeauty
Junior Member
2
04-30-2021, 05:34 AM
#1
Hi all,
Here are the PC specifications:
CPU - AMD Ryzen 5 3600x 6-Core
MotherB- B450 Tomahawk Max
RAM : 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4
GPU - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
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PSU - CORSAIR 350W VS SERIESā„¢ VS-350 POWER SUPPLY
Iā€™m planning to upgrade the GPU and was considering a RTX3060, which means Iā€™ll also need to replace the PSU with something higher capacity. Would that work, given the CPU is AMD and the 3600x model?
Before making any changes, Iā€™d like to confirm if this is the most efficient and cost-effective upgrade path, and if you have any tips or advice.
Feel free to share more details whenever youā€™re ready.
Thanks!
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flamingbeauty
04-30-2021, 05:34 AM #1

Hi all,
Here are the PC specifications:
CPU - AMD Ryzen 5 3600x 6-Core
MotherB- B450 Tomahawk Max
RAM : 16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4
GPU - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
šŸ™
PSU - CORSAIR 350W VS SERIESā„¢ VS-350 POWER SUPPLY
Iā€™m planning to upgrade the GPU and was considering a RTX3060, which means Iā€™ll also need to replace the PSU with something higher capacity. Would that work, given the CPU is AMD and the 3600x model?
Before making any changes, Iā€™d like to confirm if this is the most efficient and cost-effective upgrade path, and if you have any tips or advice.
Feel free to share more details whenever youā€™re ready.
Thanks!

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Devil_Breaker
Junior Member
36
05-01-2021, 08:07 PM
#2
A 3060 would work, but focus on improving quality rather than just increasing power output. A Corsair VS is a simple, budget PSU that isn't ideal for a high-end GPU, even with the theoretical capacity.
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Devil_Breaker
05-01-2021, 08:07 PM #2

A 3060 would work, but focus on improving quality rather than just increasing power output. A Corsair VS is a simple, budget PSU that isn't ideal for a high-end GPU, even with the theoretical capacity.

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seeker07
Senior Member
349
05-03-2021, 12:07 PM
#3
Reviewing the MSI MPG A750GF on Amazon appears to offer good value. This setup should be compatible with your needs.
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seeker07
05-03-2021, 12:07 PM #3

Reviewing the MSI MPG A750GF on Amazon appears to offer good value. This setup should be compatible with your needs.

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NONONoisette
Junior Member
41
05-03-2021, 03:37 PM
#4
Consider the RTX 3060, RTX 4060 or AMD RX 7600.
Choose one of these power supplies.
Links provided:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...ie...mpg-a750gf
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...ed...a-7g1bb-us
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...-f...9020262-na
CPU details:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/PgcG...0000927box
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NONONoisette
05-03-2021, 03:37 PM #4

Consider the RTX 3060, RTX 4060 or AMD RX 7600.
Choose one of these power supplies.
Links provided:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...ie...mpg-a750gf
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...ed...a-7g1bb-us
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...-f...9020262-na
CPU details:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/PgcG...0000927box

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SgtCool
Member
222
05-06-2021, 03:04 AM
#5
Considering alternatives to the Ryzen 5600, shifting directly to the Ryzen 7600 could be beneficial.
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SgtCool
05-06-2021, 03:04 AM #5

Considering alternatives to the Ryzen 5600, shifting directly to the Ryzen 7600 could be beneficial.

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Mighty_Checken
Junior Member
32
05-08-2021, 09:50 AM
#6
The 7600 would require a new motherboard and DDR5 memory. Choosing a 5600/x/3d and a more recent graphics card would work well with your existing setup. The Tomahawk Max is a suitable motherboard.
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Mighty_Checken
05-08-2021, 09:50 AM #6

The 7600 would require a new motherboard and DDR5 memory. Choosing a 5600/x/3d and a more recent graphics card would work well with your existing setup. The Tomahawk Max is a suitable motherboard.

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Mrlemurtoad
Junior Member
2
05-09-2021, 08:48 AM
#7
What is your budget for these upgrades? I recently upgraded a similar system with a 750W PSU, then the RX 6750 XT GPU, and finally the Ryzen 5 5600 CPU. I started with 32GB RAM and would strongly suggest including that in your plan. Good luck!
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Mrlemurtoad
05-09-2021, 08:48 AM #7

What is your budget for these upgrades? I recently upgraded a similar system with a 750W PSU, then the RX 6750 XT GPU, and finally the Ryzen 5 5600 CPU. I started with 32GB RAM and would strongly suggest including that in your plan. Good luck!

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RenaBlaze
Junior Member
11
05-28-2021, 01:05 AM
#8
My method for tackling this ongoing issue:
Certain titles rely heavily on graphics capabilities, while others depend more on CPU performance. Multiplayer usually favors games with numerous threads.
You must determine which one suits you best.
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RenaBlaze
05-28-2021, 01:05 AM #8

My method for tackling this ongoing issue:
Certain titles rely heavily on graphics capabilities, while others depend more on CPU performance. Multiplayer usually favors games with numerous threads.
You must determine which one suits you best.

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Joco18
Member
240
05-28-2021, 06:53 AM
#9
the 5600X3D from microcenter offers excellent value for money as a CPU upgrade. You might find some solid PSU recommendations from @Why_Me above. Iā€™d consider the 3060ti if itā€™s available. The Intel Arc A770 could also be a worthwhile purchase. Check the benchmarks for your preferred games and decide accordingly. If you need both CPU and GPU upgrades, look into second-hand options, which would be more affordable.
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Joco18
05-28-2021, 06:53 AM #9

the 5600X3D from microcenter offers excellent value for money as a CPU upgrade. You might find some solid PSU recommendations from @Why_Me above. Iā€™d consider the 3060ti if itā€™s available. The Intel Arc A770 could also be a worthwhile purchase. Check the benchmarks for your preferred games and decide accordingly. If you need both CPU and GPU upgrades, look into second-hand options, which would be more affordable.