GPU and CPU upgrade

[po0pitysc0op]

Hi guys, currently I have a ryzen 5 2600, and rx580 and 16gb of ram. For my birthday, im looking to upgrade both my GPU and CPU, spending about 150 on the cpu, and 300 ideally, but possibly more for the gpu if necessary. Currently im looking at a ryzen 5 5600x, but not sure about the gpu. I haven't got a preference as to what brand, however, my PC building knowledge is weak. and i not sure if nvidia or intel would even be compatible. I'm also going to upgrade my monitor (likely to a 1440p 144hz unless my pc wouldnt be able to handle that). Any advice would be much appriciated, Thanks.

 

[tamzzy]

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[tamzzy]

For £500 or so, I would recommend these upgrades:

CPU: 5600 (non-x) these are a lot easier to cool than the 5600x, cheaper and crucially, performing very close to each other. ie there is no reason to get the 5600x.
If you have the budget then the AM4 end-game CPU is the 5700x3d, but this may be out of the budget.
Before you swap the CPU out, you WILL NEED to perform a bios update on the motherboard first.

Ram: 32gb (2x 16gb kit) ddr4 3200mhz

GPU: if you're willing to tinker then intel arc b580, else then you'll be stuck with the rtx 5060.
I wouldn't get a 5060ti 8gb as these aren't worth the money. Either the 5060, or the 5060ti 16gb, but the latter is out of your price range.
If you don't mind waiting then you could see what the Radeon 9060 brings to the table.
If you don't mind going used, could possibly see if the 4070 comes close to budget.

 

[po0pitysc0op]

Please read and update this thread as it'll greatly improve our ability to advise you:

Read first: Build and Upgrade Advice + Template!

It is exceedingly and increasingly difficult to recommend components to people that give limited to no information, those helping often do so as a hobby within their free time. To alleviate growing frustrations I feel having a base-line and template goes a long way, I am requesting that people...

forums.overclockers.co.uk

 

[po0pitysc0op]

For £500 or so, I would recommend these upgrades:

CPU: 5600 (non-x) these are a lot easier to cool than the 5600x, cheaper and crucially, performing very close to each other. ie there is no reason to get the 5600x.
If you have the budget then the AM4 end-game CPU is the 5700x3d, but this may be out of the budget.
Before you swap the CPU out, you WILL NEED to perform a bios update on the motherboard first.

Ram: 32gb (2x 16gb kit) ddr4 3200mhz

GPU: if you're willing to tinker then intel arc b580, else then you'll be stuck with the rtx 5060.
I wouldn't get a 5060ti 8gb as these aren't worth the money. Either the 5060, or the 5060ti 16gb, but the latter is out of your price range.
If you don't mind waiting then you could see what the Radeon 9060 brings to the table.
If you don't mind going used, could possibly see if the 4070 comes close to budget.

Thank you very much for the advice, My only question is: a nvidia gpu wont cause any issues? I vaguely remember from when i built the pc being recommended to keep everything same brand, but im just making sure. thank you very much again

 

[tamzzy]

My only question is: a nvidia gpu wont cause any issues?

No it'll be fine

I vaguely remember from when i built the pc being recommended to keep everything same brand

That's an old wives tale. Feel free to ignore and welcome to the 21st century

 

[Quartz]

Before you swap the CPU out, you WILL NEED to perform a bios update on the motherboard first.

If the OP has a very old board, the latest 5000-series CPUs may not be supported at all. Best check that first! @po0pitysc0op exactly which motherboard (brand & model no) do you have?

For the CPU a Ryzen 5700X3D is a no-brainer if supported, even though it's £200. Add on a £30 Assassin cooler if necessary.

For the GPU the 16 GB Radeon RX 9060 is supposed to be £350 when it launches. If you're going for a new GPU it's a choice between that and the Arc B580 (£250).

I will echo @tamzzy's comments about the 8 GB GPUs.

 

[Tetras]

I'm also going to upgrade my monitor (likely to a 1440p 144hz unless my pc wouldnt be able to handle that).

im looking to upgrade both my GPU and CPU, spending about 150 on the cpu, and 300 ideally

It depends what kind of games, but £300 is really 1080p territory. For 1440p (especially 144 Hz) I'd ideally be looking at spending £500+ on a 5070 or 9070. If you're mainly playing older games and not interested in AAA then a ~£300 can suffice, though you're still looking at achieving playability (e.g. 60+) rather than 144+.