System needs an upgrade.
System needs an upgrade.
you're thinking about moving to a Ryzen 3600 and want to boost its performance. before doing so, consider whether you need a new motherboard—specifically, if a X570 fits your needs. when looking at the pin configuration, you might want to plan your components carefully. based on your benchmarks, your setup looks solid: game 68%, desk 67%, work 52% cpu (ryzen 5 2400g), gpu 73.2% nvidia gtx1660-ti, ssd options include corsair force mp300 and samsung 860 evo. for storage, the 120gb m.2 nvme is a good pick. the hdd options range from 74.8% to 51.7%, so choose based on speed and capacity. the psu you mentioned, bequiet system power 8 pro with a 600w cooler, should work well with your components.
psu is okay. the 3600 draws between 100-120w max, including overclocking your graphics card which pushes it to about 125-150w. the rest stays around 35-50w. if you exceed 3000w, you’ll need an 8-pin EPS connector. on a board with two 8-pin connectors, leave one empty; a single 8-pin can supply up to 300w, and a 3600 with overclocking only uses 100-120w as I mentioned. even a 3950x works fine with one 8-pin, but having a second is recommended to distribute the current across more wires.
It might support a dual 8-pin CPU connector, though typically you can manage the worst-case situation by using an adapter.
When considering a new power supply unit, it's best to choose one that matches your system's requirements and offers good reliability. Look for models with solid build quality and compatibility with your current hardware.
Looking for a PC component supplier? Amazon works well too. Brand loyalty isn’t important here, since prices fluctuate a lot.