Yes, it's an upgrade.
Yes, it's an upgrade.
You have €200 to enhance your PC setup. Consider these options:
- Move to a faster processor like the 9700k or 9900k
- Switch storage to NVMe, perhaps a 970 EVO Plus
- Upgrade RAM to higher speed chips, maybe around 3600 MHz
Which direction would you prefer?
Keep your funds saved and consider upgrading later. A 200 won’t offer much in terms of a big upgrade. Perhaps adding more RAM, but swapping out an existing component for less than 200 doesn’t seem reasonable.
It seems you're considering optimizing your system for gaming. You might keep the 9700k chipset as it likely won’t significantly boost performance unless you have other plans. Upgrading to NVMe storage could help, but unless you're moving large files, the gain might be minimal. For RAM, sticking with 3000 MHz makes sense since Intel doesn't see much benefit from faster speeds. Save your budget.
I suggest adding two more RAM sticks. Simply install them and, if you want, purchase a larger drive for booting. It won’t need to be huge since it will add more cost. However, you should definitely double your RAM—assuming you have four slots and only two are currently used.