Optimize your system with these upgrade suggestions.
Optimize your system with these upgrade suggestions.
The i5-7400 isn't the best CPU these days (it wasn't either when it first came out), but it's affordable near $100, which could cover a Ryzen 3 3100. You probably won't need much RAM, so think about selling it and replacing it with some budget DDR4 3000 or 3200 chips. The 1060 with 6GB remains solid for 1080p gaming; you might not need an upgrade based on the games you play and your performance goals.
Beginning strong with PCPartPicker's selection list. Item details include processor, motherboard, memory, and pricing with discounts. Each price reflects B&H, Best Buy, Newegg, or other retailers. Total amounts are shown after applicable fees. You can trade in your old gear to fund a PSU upgrade.
PCPartPicker list shows component details for various items. A CPU model AMD Ryzen 3 3100 3.6 GHz Quad-Core is listed at $129.99 from B&H, paired with an ASRock B450M PRO4 motherboard for $85.99. RAM includes G.Skill Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 at $53.99. Prices on Amazon include shipping and taxes. Total comes to $269.97. You can sell the board, RAM, PSU, CPU, then upgrade to a system power supply of 400W or 500W or a CX450.
You're good with your current setup. For a CPU and motherboard upgrade under $300, look into budget options like the ASUS TUF Gaming or MSI MEG boards paired with an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 chipset. These provide solid performance without breaking the bank.
ah i thought you needed a ram upgrade either way.. PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor $174.99 @ Newegg Motherboard ASRock B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard $85.99 @ B&H Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts Total $260.98 Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-08-11 15:05 EDT-0400 or you could wait for zen 3, but sell the current board cpu and psu and get a better psu.