Upgrade ideas

[rednemesis]

I currently have an ancient build I did around 2013-2014. I am thinking of upgrading but as low cost as possible.

Currently Cpu: AMD FX-6300 Black edition
Ram: 16gb DDR3
Graphics: had a R9 270x 2gb but then moved to a Gtx 1050ti

Idea 1: just upgrade to an FX-8350 Black Edition (£35)

Idea 2 upgrade as follows:
CPU: R7 3700X (£70) then in a 1 year or 2 to 5800x3D
Mobo: MSI B450-A Pro Max II (£74) Ram: Patriot Viper Steel 3200mhz (2x16gb) (£45)
Probably add a cpu cooler for about (£15)

Will use the current psu (550W or 650W bronze)

Use is just day to day use and play a few online games, like GW2, was thinking of trying out New World but will see all in 1080p for now.

Or would there be a better AM5 system I could build?

Also I am not picking items from Overclockers shop, let me know if that’s ok or delete the post if not.

Thanks

 

[mickyflinn]

Hi and welcome.

Upgrade wise depends on budget but a decent upgrade would be a 5600 which can be had new for £90 with a cooler.

A b550 motherboard would be better as that would offer pcie4.

 

[alexp999]

Also I am not picking items from Overclockers shop, let me know if that’s ok or delete the post if not.

As long as you don't say or even hint at who the competitor is, it shouldn't be a problem

I'd get off the bulldozer architecture if you have the budget for it. AM4 is still a great platform especially with an X3D at some point.

 

[WARburton]

Idea 2 upgrade as follows:
CPU: R7 3700X (£70) then in a 1 year or 2 to 5800x3D
Mobo: MSI B450-A Pro Max II (£74) Ram: Patriot Viper Steel 3200mhz (2x16gb) (£45)
Probably add a cpu cooler for about (£15)

this would be a massive upgrade over what you have, i would grab a 5600 for about the same price as the 3700x

 

[moppy89]

Wow bulldozer! I had an FX9590 for a while, served me well but in 2025 I think it might be time to jump ship to AM4 at very least!

 

[Tetras]

Or would there be a better AM5 system I could build?

You could go for a bundle, or perhaps import (e.g. 7400F/7500F), but not sure it makes the most sense in your situation.

Here is a cheap Intel option that performs well (beats the 3700X in games, overall).

It also doesn't need a cooler (bundled in the CPU box).

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Intel Core i3-12100F 3.30GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail (SKU: CP-6AS-IN) = £73.99
• 1 x MSI PRO H610M-E DDR4 (LGA 1700) DDR4 mATX Motherboard (SKU: MOT-MSI-03383) = £59.99
• 1 x Team Group Vulcan Z T-Force 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (SKU: MY-0AJ-TG) = £55.99

Total: £189.97 (includes delivery: £0.00)​

 

[alexp999]

I keep forgetting Intel had a good generation with Alder Lake and it's still available. It's the good generation in a disaster sandwich.