What do I upgrade?

fjpcb101 · 3 Apr 2020 at 00:45

Current build is:

CPU: AMD FX-8320
GPU: Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB
HDD: WD Black 1TB (2013)
RAM: Corsair CMZ8GX3M1A1600C9 CMX8GX3M1A1600C11 16GB
MBD: MSI 970 GAMING (MS-7693)

Want to upgrade for around £200-£300. Would like to run the new Call Of Duty smoothly, as well as BFV and just having a solid set up that can run most popular games decently. Any suggestions?

Minibiker · 3 Apr 2020 at 00:48

Personally I'd upgrade from the older AMD to newer Ryzen parts, that will help performance a lot

fjpcb101 · 3 Apr 2020 at 08:13

I had a look at that. My only issue was compatibility between a ryzen cpu and my motherboard. And if I had to change that, would I then need a different type of RAM? I’m not too sure how to work out which brands/models work together.

Minibiker · 3 Apr 2020 at 08:49

fjpcb101 said:
I had a look at that. My only issue was compatibility between a ryzen cpu and my motherboard. And if I had to change that, would I then need a different type of RAM? I’m not too sure how to work out which brands/models work together.

Yeah you'd need to upgrade it all but it will be a big step up for your system...

a lot of people have been recommending the Ryzen 1600AF its a good price point and has great performance, if you find them hard to come buy then consider a used Ryzen 2600 for around £70 - £90

Motherboard wise you should look at B450 boards, I highly recommended one is the MSI B450 MAX range

RAM is best to get 3000mhz or higher for Ryzen, Brands like Team Group and Patriot VIPER are the ones to look for.

MaXxBoulton · 3 Apr 2020 at 09:22

fjpcb101 said:
CPU: AMD FX-8320

100% get rid of that

your GPU is still upto 1080p gameing but the CPU will be cripaling it

MaXxBoulton · 3 Apr 2020 at 09:24

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x **B Grade** ASUS PRIME B450M-A (Socket AM4) DDR4 MATX Motherboard= £50.00
1 x Team Group Vulcan Z T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C16 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey= £64.99
1 x AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core 4.2GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £199.99

Total: £325.48 (includes shipping: £10.50)

fjpcb101 · 3 Apr 2020 at 09:29

cheers, I’ll look into those

fjpcb101 · 3 Apr 2020 at 09:30

cheers, I’ll look into those

and yeah set up is rubbish currently, this is my first big overhaul of upgrades since 2015.

MaXxBoulton · 3 Apr 2020 at 09:32

fjpcb101 said:
cheers, I’ll look into those and yeah set up is rubbish currently, this is my first big overhaul of upgrades since 2015.

the Ryzen 3600 is currenty the CPU of choice, its a good allrounder and should be for a few years to come.
i myself will be buying one on payday

Charlatan · 3 Apr 2020 at 09:39

MaXxBoulton said:
the Ryzen 3600 is currenty the CPU of choice, its a good allrounder and should be for a few years to come.
i myself will be buying one on payday

Can be found nearly £50 cheaper elsewhere

MaXxBoulton · 3 Apr 2020 at 09:40

Charlatan said:
Can be found nearly £50 cheaper elsewhere

well... thats one way to get a forum ban

Terrorfirmer · 4 Apr 2020 at 14:15

The 1060 6GB is still pretty OK for 1080P gaming but the FX is useless. At least with the 1060 6GB you can reduce some of the more intensive games to medium to get 60fps, there is nothing you can do with the FX.

Having played BF1 (which is less CPU intensive then BFV) on an FX-8350......it was beyond awful.

If your budget is £300 that should cover a Ryzen 2600, B450M Max, 16GB DDR4 3200Mhz and a 500GB SSD. Definitely would recommend prioritizing an SSD over spending the extra on a Ryzen 3600.

MaXxBoulton · 4 Apr 2020 at 14:23

Terrorfirmer said:
If your budget is £300 that should cover a Ryzen 2600, B450M Max, 16GB DDR4 3200Mhz and a 500GB SSD. Definitely would recommend prioritizing an SSD over spending the extra on a Ryzen 3600.

that a used 1600 would be a good idea if not buying 3XXX range