PC upgrade advice

Mooch0809 · 20 Jan 2021 at 21:36

Hi,
I’ve had a pc for about 5 years but only recently thought about upgrading it. I want to get a new CPU and GPU, which I’m looking at the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the Nvidia GTX 1660 super. However, as my knowledge is lacking I’m not sure whether my current motherboard would be compatible with an AMD processor as I currently have an Intel i5-6400 or if I have enough power supply. Any help would be very appreciated!

mickyflinn · 20 Jan 2021 at 21:40

Hi

You will need a new motherboard to go with the 3600, can you list your system spec please.

sideways14a · 20 Jan 2021 at 21:44

Nope sorry all intel motherboards do not support any AMD chips, in fact most intel Motherboards have trouble supporting the previous generation intel chips

Your looking at a new motherboard + cpu, possibly new ram, and as for the 1660 super er... i would consider something more power like an etchasketch.

Joxeon · 20 Jan 2021 at 21:45

You can save quite a bit of cash by going for the 10400F which is £50 cheaper than the 3600 but performs the same in games.

Mooch0809 · 20 Jan 2021 at 22:18

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mickyflinn said:
Hi

You will need a new motherboard to go with the 3600, can you list your system spec please.

My current specs are
Intel i5-6400 @ 2.7GHz
Nividia GTX 960
Gigabyte H110M-H_CF motherboard
8GB of RAM

mickyflinn · 20 Jan 2021 at 22:36

Mooch0809 said:
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My current specs are
Intel i5-6400 @ 2.7GHz
Nividia GTX 960
Gigabyte H110M-H_CF motherboard
8GB of RAM

10400f would be a good option do you have a ssd drive as you want windows and games on the fastest drives ?
Wi-Fi needed ?

Or would you prefer amd 3600.

Mooch0809 · 20 Jan 2021 at 22:54

mickyflinn said:
10400f would be a good option do you have a ssd drive as you want windows and games on the fastest drives ?
Wi-Fi needed ?

Or would you prefer amd 3600.

I have a HDD with windows 10 pro and don't need WIFI. The only reason I am saying the amd 3600 is that from what I have read online and the reviews i have seen, the amd 3600 and gtx 1660 are the best mid range combination for gaming

mickyflinn · 20 Jan 2021 at 23:05

The 10400f matches the 3600 in gaming heres some options. You could sell yoir old parts .

CODE My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Intel Core i5-10400F 2.90GHz (Comet Lake) Socket LGA1200 Processor - Retail= £128.99
1 x MSI MAG B460 Torpedo (Socket LGA 1200) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £99.95
1 x Team Group Vulcan Z T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey= £64.99

Total: £304.43 (includes shipping: £10.50)

Amd 3600

CODE My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core 4.2GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £179.99
1 x MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £92.99
1 x Team Group Vulcan Z T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey= £64.99

Total: £348.47 (includes shipping: £10.50)

Quartz · 20 Jan 2021 at 23:38

Do get yourself a SSD. The difference in loading times is impressive. And the 1660 is about to be replaced by the 3060.