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dinofred80
Junior Member
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09-26-2022, 04:53 PM
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My current setup includes an I5 3330, RX 560 4GB, 8GB RAM, and a 600W LCP power supply from an 80+ bronze PSU. The system has an SSD and an HDD. I’ve been using this machine for gaming for five years, starting from my parents’ PC, turning it into a budget build. It’s enabled me to play many games I didn’t expect, but upgrades are needed soon. My upgrade plan starts with the CPU, motherboard, and RAM. Living in Serbia means prices are higher there compared to the US, so I’m focusing on the used market. I’m considering getting a B550 motherboard for future Ryzen 3 support, aiming for a 5th-gen Ryzen later. The R3 3100 fits my budget and will provide at least 16GB of RAM. It should offer solid performance now and keep up until prices drop for the 5th-gen Ryzen, after which I’d upgrade to a 5600. I haven’t found a good price on a 3300X yet—it’s twice as expensive and similar to a 3600. The PSU needs replacement soon because it’s five years old and not from a reliable brand. For storage, I’m planning a 500GB M.2 SSD, which I already have. Any suggestions for alternative hardware choices?
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dinofred80
09-26-2022, 04:53 PM #1

My current setup includes an I5 3330, RX 560 4GB, 8GB RAM, and a 600W LCP power supply from an 80+ bronze PSU. The system has an SSD and an HDD. I’ve been using this machine for gaming for five years, starting from my parents’ PC, turning it into a budget build. It’s enabled me to play many games I didn’t expect, but upgrades are needed soon. My upgrade plan starts with the CPU, motherboard, and RAM. Living in Serbia means prices are higher there compared to the US, so I’m focusing on the used market. I’m considering getting a B550 motherboard for future Ryzen 3 support, aiming for a 5th-gen Ryzen later. The R3 3100 fits my budget and will provide at least 16GB of RAM. It should offer solid performance now and keep up until prices drop for the 5th-gen Ryzen, after which I’d upgrade to a 5600. I haven’t found a good price on a 3300X yet—it’s twice as expensive and similar to a 3600. The PSU needs replacement soon because it’s five years old and not from a reliable brand. For storage, I’m planning a 500GB M.2 SSD, which I already have. Any suggestions for alternative hardware choices?

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PaigePlays
Member
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09-26-2022, 10:41 PM
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Since I am also from Serbia, I would suggest you approach this person and talk about what he can offer within your budget. I bought or traded PC components for both my own and my friends' systems, so there’s no reason to be concerned.
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PaigePlays
09-26-2022, 10:41 PM #2

Since I am also from Serbia, I would suggest you approach this person and talk about what he can offer within your budget. I bought or traded PC components for both my own and my friends' systems, so there’s no reason to be concerned.

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Herobrine8499
Member
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10-01-2022, 01:32 AM
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The costs are raised across the entire continent of Europe, while prices in the USA exclude taxes, making them appear even greater. For more regional assistance, please visit the local forum at https://forum.benchmark.rs/
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Herobrine8499
10-01-2022, 01:32 AM #3

The costs are raised across the entire continent of Europe, while prices in the USA exclude taxes, making them appear even greater. For more regional assistance, please visit the local forum at https://forum.benchmark.rs/