Should I buy a new monitor or a new processor?
Should I buy a new monitor or a new processor?
I'm looking at how to upgrade something on my PC but I'm not sure which part gives me more benefit. My current setup has this monitor (60hz, 1080p), a Ryzen 2200g processor, an RX 570 graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and some storage like RAM or SSDs/HDDs depending on what's there. I'm really confused about whether it makes sense to upgrade my CPU instead of buying a new monitor. If I go that route, should I get a Ryzen 5600 or just buy a 120hz monitor? Alternatively, if I don't want to touch the CPU yet, could I instead spend money on a Ryzen 3600 and more storage for games like a 512gb SSD? Maybe even buying an extra SSD and leaving my current processor alone would be better? Honestly, I don't have much money right now for upgrading the graphics card, and I'm doubtful that my old 2200g could handle anything new if I try to buy one anyway. I need some advice please.
Welcome to the forums, new friend! Why do you need a upgrade? What kind of work are you making on that system? Keep an eye on things like this thread: *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice*. First off, respect who is being treated here - this version comes from Animal's old advice guide. I made it so there are more people asking about upgrades online and in our main place, and we will help them out.
60hz IPS 1080p monitor ryzen 2200g rx 570 4gb 16gb ram 128gb bootdrive 3tb hard drive Please list your specs like this:
CPU: CPU cooler: Motherboard: Ram: SSD/HDD: GPU: PSU: Chassis: OS: Monitor: tell us the age of the power supply besides its brand and model. Tell us what BIOS version is on your motherboard right now. Moved this thread from Components to Systems section.