[SOLVED] Best PC Parts Upgrade For £900?

[KxrlPlays]

Hi All,

I'm looking to upgrade my existing system.

Could people please advise the best upgrades that I could do for better gaming performance?

Attached below is a screenshot of current specs:

Specs

I'm happy to pay £100/200 leeway if the performance gain is worth it.

 

[mdd1963]

I'd likely be looking for a B450/R5-2600X combo, and a 16 GB /3200 MHz RAM kit (2 x 8 GB)....that will eliminate any cpu-limitations...(If an Intel fan, the 9700K and Z390 are the desired rage these days, but, that combo , plus a cooler, will likely add $300-$350 to the build, including the cooler)

The GTX960 is going to be challenged in some modern games at even 1080P/high quality, but, see if you are still content with most games at 1080P/medium settings...(For sure, your cpu is a large limitation right now , though, and, upgrading it demands a new MB and RAM...; that should run about $500 or so USA prices, might need to add $150 for the VAT if UK prices/parts sources....)

WHen you have another $280 to spend, the GTX1060Ti is coming, with GTX1070-rivaling frame rates...

Good luck with the build....

 

[KxrlPlays]

I'd likely be looking for a B450/R5-2600X combo, and a 16 GB /3200 MHz RAM kit (2 x 8 GB)....that will eliminate any cpu-limitations...(If an Intel fan, the 9700K and Z390 are the desired rage these days, but, that combo , plus a cooler, will likely add $300-$350 to the build, including the cooler)

The GTX960 is going to be challenged in some modern games at even 1080P/high quality, but, see if you are still content with most games at 1080P/medium settings...(For sure, your cpu is a large limitation right now , though, and, upgrading it demands a new MB and RAM...; that should run about $500 or so USA prices, might need to add $150 for the VAT if UK prices/parts sources....)

WHen you have another $280 to spend, the GTX1060Ti is coming, with GTX1070-rivaling frame rates...

Good luck with the build....

Thank you for your response. I'm currently building my basket as we speak. Would you advise a 1660ti? And if so, what card would work well in the AMD build.

 

[ocer9999]

If you have that budget get a intel CPU if you do mostely gaming. The 1660 ti is a great card.

PCPartPicker part list: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Rjt6tg
Price breakdown by merchant: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Rjt6tg/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor (£251.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49 CFM CPU Cooler (£34.99 @ AWD-IT)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z390 Phantom Gaming 4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£129.96 @ More Computers)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£93.50 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB XC GAMING Video Card (£269.99 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £780.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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