[SOLVED] First upgrade in almost 6 years

[Jay Rock]

Hi!

My GPU died a few weeks ago and after some research I think I have the final candidate to substitute my old one.

This is my current build and I've decided to get a Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 Super (I'm still open to suggestions if you have anything better within this price range).

I'm aware of the bottleneck there'll be, but at the moment I can't afford a new CPU until I save up more in the coming months. What I wanted to ask all of you is if this GPU will cause any serious issues with the rest of my components like incompatibility between them, power issues, problems with the pins connectors or if the bottleneck will be too much to even do simple stuff.

I only use my PC for Internet browsing, watch shows, and play videogames at 1080.

Thanks to all of you!

 

[Phaaze88]

Only one real issue comes to mind: how long you've had that power supply.

 

[Jay Rock]

Only one real issue comes to mind: how long you've had that power supply.

Yeah, it's been with me these past 6 years, I know I need to replace that too.

 

[richiestang_78]

You should be good. When you do build here is a good setup, I upgraded your PSU as well

CPU (not on pcpartspicker for some reason) $85: https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Processor-Wraith-Stealth-Cooler/dp/B07XTQZJ28

Rest of system:

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dDnpzY

Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $120.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-23 04:35 EDT-0400

So all in all about 200 USD.


If you can find a Corsair CX or CXm in 550-650 watts that would be a good upgrade for your PSU. They usually are in the mid 60 to 80 dollar range, sometime if they go on sale around 50. Just be sure to get the CX that has the grey and black label, not the one with green lettering.

 

[Phaaze88]

Yeah, it's been with me these past 6 years, I know I need to replace that too.

Definitely overdue for a replacement.

CPU (not on pcpartspicker for some reason) $85: https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Processor-Wraith-Stealth-Cooler/dp/B07XTQZJ28

Oh, it's still there. They hid the link for a few reasons.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8HqBD3/amd-ryzen-5-1600-12nm-32-ghz-6-core-processor-yd1600bbafbox

 

[Jay Rock]

You should be good. When you do build here is a good setup, I upgraded your PSU as well

CPU (not on pcpartspicker for some reason) $85: https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Processor-Wraith-Stealth-Cooler/dp/B07XTQZJ28

Rest of system:

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dDnpzY

Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $120.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-23 04:35 EDT-0400

So all in all about 200 USD.


If you can find a Corsair CX or CXm in 550-650 watts that would be a good upgrade for your PSU. They usually are in the mid 60 to 80 dollar range, sometime if they go on sale around 50. Just be sure to get the CX that has the grey and black label, not the one with green lettering.

Wow thank you so much, that's a lot of help. That Ryzen is the one I was eyeing, so if you recommend it too I'll definitely keep it in mind when I can upgrade my CPU. Thanks again!

 

[richiestang_78]

Wow thank you so much, that's a lot of help. That Ryzen is the one I was eyeing, so if you recommend it too I'll definitely keep it in mind when I can upgrade my CPU. Thanks again!

its a great CPU for the price, essentially its a slightly slower Rzyen 2600.