Help me
Help me
powertogaming
07-09-2016, 11:11 PM #1I own an AMD FX 8320 with 3.5 GHz, from 2012 – it’s clear upgrading is needed. With an MSI GTX 970, ASRock 990FX Extreme 9, and a 850W Corsair PSU, you’re already set but still outdated. Deciding whether to upgrade the motherboard or the graphics card first can be tricky. Consider what parts are limiting performance most and prioritize accordingly. Let me know if you want more advice! Thanks for reading!
nightwolfcl
07-10-2016, 11:11 AM #2What's the purpose of your computer? Are you playing games, running apps, or something else?
cookiedough909
07-12-2016, 04:45 AM #4It’s really not enough to accomplish much right now. Begin saving some funds. You’ll likely need around $300 to consider upgrading to something better.
Tom_ankers_98
07-13-2016, 09:59 PM #5It seems a $120 budget won’t cover much right now, especially with PC fans often priced around $40. You’ll likely need a full upgrade—RAM, memory, CPU—but each part usually costs about $100 when buying used.
You're focusing on purchasing second-hand items and trading the surplus. This approach can lead to noticeable upgrades, such as discovering a "beginner PC" on Facebook for $200 with a Ryzen 3 3100 and RX 550, which could be swapped for around $50-100 of your own equipment.