Upgrade model R5 3600 to version R7 5800x3D
Upgrade model R5 3600 to version R7 5800x3D
You're considering a mid-range upgrade path. Adding the B450 mortar max and Ryzen 5 3600 RTX 3050 gives you solid performance now. Planning to switch to the Ryzen 7 5800X3D later makes sense if your budget allows. Upgrading to the RTX 4060 later is a smart move for future needs. Let me know if you'd like more details!
I recommend going with an AM4 GPU because of the budget limits. Since you can only purchase components individually, choose something that fits your needs without overspending. A PSU is optional but helpful if you plan to power multiple parts efficiently.
It all hinges on budget, quality and what you need in terms of performance.
I don’t have any knowledge of top GPUs. I’m thinking about a 5700x, currently using 1080p. I’m planning to upgrade the CPU first since my main tasks are productivity work with Premiere Pro, After Effects, and only occasional CPU-heavy games like Valorant and CS.
Drop in 5800x3D on a B450 motherboard still doesn't provide PCIe 4.0 support, which becomes important when using high-speed cards like an RTX 4060. The result varies by game—something like WoW can be affected, making an R5 3600 a notable bottleneck in dense environments. A significant drop would occur in that case. I’d consider the RX 6700 XT or 6750 XT options. Unless you’re playing only DLSS 3.0 enabled games, the RTX 4060 is mainly valuable as a top-tier low-profile GPU or SFF GPU. It’s an excellent laptop GPU, for instance.