Upgrading an old gem - need advice

Infernz

Infernz

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Hey all,I found my old gaming PC stored away today and I wanted to restore it to it's former glory and need a bit of help on some part selection. Specs Currently:
CPU: Ryzen 9 3900x
CPU Cooler: AM4 Stock
GPU: Red Dragon rx 580
RAM: 2x32gb 3200mhz DDR4
Motherboard: B350m MSI standalone
PSU: 500 watt Whisper Series modular PSU 80+ bronze

I have some spair parts from when I upgraded last time so I have a spair Corsair 1000 watt SFX PSU, Lian Li O11 snow mini (case im going to put the new build into) 240mm NZXT AIO. The current issues I have at the moment is I have none of the stuff I need to mount the AIO and I have no clue what kit I need to buy for an AM4 system and the rx580 well is no longer functioning so I will need a new GPU. I was wandering if I could get some advice on what I should get as I don't want to order the wrong items or get something stupid which won't work with my build. I really just want to get this computer looking good and in a good state to do some light gaming and mainly act as a home PC for my family. Would really appreciate any advice anyone could give me as I am struggling on where to start thanks all.
 
Peerless assassin and a 9060 XT 16GB should do it justice, though you don't need to spend that much to upgrade the 580 meaningfully.
 
The 9060 XT 16gb is a pretty decent graphics card, to be honest it pretty much played anything I threw at it on high and ultra 1440p and some 4k.

If the NZXT AIO has been sitting around for some time and is well used, I would advise just picking up a brand new cooler, by the time you add brackets and troubleshoot you will be eating into the budget, you may find the pump defective or it's innards are not too clean.

If it's new just drop NZXT a web note asking what mounting kit you can buy for AM4 . Or as Tetras suggested, a Peerless assassin.

My basket at OcUK:

Total: £367.97 (includes delivery: £7.99)​
 
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