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Hey, I see you're looking for a budget-friendly upgrade. You mentioned missing SSE4.1 and need something affordable. With your current specs—AMD Phenom II 1090T, 12GB DDR3, and an old PSU—it’s doable to get a better CPU without breaking the bank. For the GPU, the GTX 1050 Ti should work if you're okay with its limitations. If you want a performance boost, consider pairing it with a mid-range GPU like the RX 6500 XT or similar. Just keep in mind your games might not run as smoothly, but it should still be playable for casual titles.
This i5 model paired with the LGA1155 board seems to offer great value for its performance, but chances are the graphics card is limiting overall speed.
To retain that RAM, you’re probably going to have to purchase replacement components. If you’re looking for something new, switching to DDR4 seems like a smarter move overall. You could then opt for an i3 or Ryzen 3 paired with an affordable AM4 motherboard. The benefit is easier future upgrades compared to using outdated parts.
Purchase a nearly new Ryzen from the beginning as a CPU + motherboard + RAM bundle—could be a good deal.
If you provide a clearer budget range, we can refine our suggestions more effectively. The titles you mentioned are all recent modern releases that need a bit more power to run smoothly; in my view, The Division 2 stands out, as it benefits greatly from a modern platform’s stronger processor and excellent upgrade support via AM4.