PC Build Advice
PC Build Advice
Hi Guys, I'm new here and new to PC gaming. I currently have a PC with a potato of a CPU and motherboard but it's a good case and a decent 450W power supply. I don't have a big budget for building a gaming PC, my thoughts were to build up over time and would appreciate some advice. Current plan: Step 1: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G upgrade kit. I've done some research and the 5600G has integrated graphics and figured it should be decent enough to play on. Not with the best graphics or FPS but something to start. https://www.evetech.co.za/ryzen-5-5600g-...16440.aspx Step 2: Upgrade power supply. Not sure which one yet but good enough to support the graphics card from the next step. But will get there when I get there. Step 3: Get a Graphics Card. Again not sure which one. Will do more research when I get there. Step 4: Get a new CPU? I'm looking to do this over the course of about a year but want to get going as soon as possible. Games I'm looking to play. WarZone 2, Apex Legends, various sports titles. Happy with 30FPS until I get the graphics card. Any thoughts or opinions?
I'm working on something similar, but I don't think it's a good idea. If you already have an AM4 motherboard, consider swapping in a more affordable Ryzen processor and a budget graphics card. An RX 580 for around £100 works well, or you could opt for a used RX 570 with an 1650 GTX 970-80. These options will outperform the Vega 8 on the CPU. You can gradually upgrade your CPU, GPU, and power supply unit. Your PSU should handle a slower AM4 CPU and a budget GPU. Your 5600G can run Apex and Warzone 2, but you'll need to significantly improve the settings to achieve around 30 FPS for smooth gameplay.
Starting with a 5000G is a solid choice, especially if you plan to add a GPU later. How much are you looking at right now? Your existing power supply might work for the 5600/RAM/Mobo setup, but you’ll likely need an upgrade once you get a GPU. What’s your current budget? We could explore other options, like the suggestions from @Tomberry.
Thanks for the update. The motherboard I have is an AM1 slot, which means upgrading isn't possible. I'm looking for a CPU that works right away so I can build a solid system instead of swapping parts later. Since I live in SA, even affordable CPUs and GPUs cost a lot here, so I prefer spending now. That's disappointing. Do you know if there are any mid-range CPUs with integrated graphics that could fit this situation?
The 3600MHz RAM is great but 1 stick isn't. I would go with 2x8 3600MHz or even 3200MHz. Definite performance difference in 1 stick vs 2 in Dual Channel. Is this doable for you?