[SOLVED] Gaming PC build

[MagnaFarta]

Hi all,
I have a few bits of PC gear hanging around that I’d like to put together into a semi decent gaming PC. Can people advise if the below equip will suffice, or whether I should upgrade (and what to)? I don’t want to spend too much money (<£300), and I am not bothered about top end gaming. Prob just want to play Counter strike with out issue, to be honest.

Not changing (but welcome confirmation…):
Graphics Card: MSI Radeon RX480 8gb. Happy with this.
SSD: 120GB sata III Drevo X1 (Read 550 MB/s; Write 400MB/s).
OS: Win 10.
Case: Built my own from bits of metal. Open based.
Power: EVGA Supernova 1300 G2 (1300w)
Extras: Decent fan; keyboard, mouse, etc

Need to Change?:
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-990XA UD3 (picture attached)

Almost certainly need to be upgraded:
CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 240 2.8GHz 2mb Cache Dual core processor
RAM: two 2gb DDR3 memory (PC3 8500)

Peace and Tranquillity to all (until I am on Counter strike….)
G

 

[boju]

Upgrading to an Fx6300 would do better and save some coin if CS is all you do, but if want to overhaul,

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard ($114.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $309.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-09 12:04 EDT-0400

 

[MagnaFarta]

Wow, rapid response. Cheers - appreciated!

Good to know just a new CPU and it should be good for basic gaming like CS. Would have thought the RAM was a bit low, but just checked Steam, and 2GB is sufficient for CS. Cool.

However, CS might end up being a gateway back into gaming, and I don't want to close off that option in the future. I do fancy playing No Mans Sky, and that needs 8gb RAM, so I am tempted to just go with the 2nd option you suggest of the overhaul.

What sort of level of game would the overhaul allow?

Food for thought. Thanks.

 

[boju]

What sort of level of game would the overhaul allow?

Food for thought. Thanks.

Potentially every game to date. I say potentially because the cpu/ram can handle games of today but gpu may be lacking in some games depending on resolution/settings.

 

[MagnaFarta]

Thanks again. Looking like an overhaul is most likely. Just need to source items on UK market.

 

[boju]

No problem. Wishing you all the best.