Looking for assistance purchasing a new motherboard, CPU, and RAM?
Looking for assistance purchasing a new motherboard, CPU, and RAM?
Your Intel DH16CR isn't compatible with your new GTX 1650 GPU. You'll need to upgrade your motherboard and possibly add a better power supply. Make sure the case fits your Micro ATX design and consider the CV550 MSI GTX 1650 for better performance. Budget around £200 for spec components.
PCPartPicker list for DGV29G: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core CPU priced at £81.99 with AWD-IT. MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 motherboard available at £108.50 with AWD-IT. Corsair Vengeance LPX 8 GB DDR4-3000 memory for £37.35 from CCL Computers. Combined total comes to £227.84, covering shipping, taxes, and any available discounts. Created by PCPartPicker on May 7, 2020 at 18:24 BST+0100.
This idea seems flawed. A costly motherboard paired with a weak processor isn't ideal. It's better to opt for a more affordable board and a stronger CPU if possible. Also, consider adding an extra 8 GB RAM soon—it can boost performance by about 10%. You'll find a decent 6-core 12-thread CPU on a mid-range board that can handle modern chips like the 3900X. This setup leaves room for future upgrades if you decide to expand later. You might be able to sell the existing components on eBay or similar sites and use the proceeds for more RAM.
Consider a Ryzen 3100 (95 GBP) paired with a B450 MAX board and two 8GB RAM modules. PCPartPicker lists the motherboard at £58.40 with CCL, and the RAM at £72.98 on Amazon UK. All costs such as shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts are included. The combined total comes to £131.38. This information was generated by PCPartPicker on May 7, 2020 at 20:30 BST.
It depends on your goals—do you prefer playing and streaming or just gaming? If you want both, consider Ryzen; for a budget option, Ryzen works well; if you want to focus on gaming and can afford it, Intel is better. The choice is completely up to you.