Question Any advice for upgrade?

[HarryGW]

Hey guys! Here for some advice if anyone would be so kind, apologies for the long post in advance.

Approaching the zen 2 release, I'm looking to upgrade my PC with some saved up money - my current build is below. My current thought is to overhaul the Mobo, RAM, and CPU (to a zen 2 model and appropriate mobo) - keeping GPU, PSU, and both storage disks (+peripherals). Intended use is gaming, currently on a 75hz monitor, but if I can achieve it on a reasonable budget, I could be convinced to try for 144hz performance (?).

Given the Ryzen 2600 is dropping to around £140, I have considered picking up this and some of the amazing RAM prices, along with a mobo. Altogether for around £300. This is a rough budget, but I know the zen2 would put the price up, that's fine. Essentially looking for advice particularly regarding the CPU and mobo.

Current build:

CPU: i5-4460 3.2GHz

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S2V

RAM: 8GB Crucial 1600 DDR3

GPU: Nitro+ RX480 8GB

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB + 2TB HDD.

PSU: EVGA 600WBR

Monitor: LG22MP68VQ-P

 

[Lutfij]

DDR4-3200MHz dual channel ram kit, B450 chipset board with a beefy VRM and lastly the R5 2600. That would be the best combo. If you have money left over, you could pick up a good air cooler, something like the Cryorig H7 Plus, if you wish to overclock out of the box.

 

[HarryGW]

Hey thanks for the reply. So you don't think it's worth picking up a zen 2 equivalent? If I were to go with the 2600, do we know if the b450 would allow for an upgrade to a zen 2 later down the line, or would I need a new mobo for this? Thanks again.