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blue46335

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Hi sorry if this isn't very detailed, but I want to [strike]update[/strike] upgrade my graphics card on my amd radeon rx 570. I' just looking for one that can run AAA games at high settings without huge framerate drops. i also have to check out my power supply. Any help would be appreciated.

processor:AMD Ryzen 5 1400 Quad core processor 3.20 Ghz
CPU: AMD ryzen 5 1400 Quad core processor
Motherboard: Dell Inc, 07pr60 version: A00
Ram: 8GB DDR4 8192 Mbytes
SSD/HDD: Hard drive: WDC WD10EZEX
GPU:AMD radeon (TM) rx 570 type:GDDR5 size: 4096Mbytes
PSU: 460W
Chassis: Couldn't find that
OS: Windows 10 Home, Multiprocessor free.
 
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Performance varies by game and by system, of course. But what kinds of frame drops are you seeing? Is it going from smooth 60FPS to ~45FPS, or unplayable frame rates?

The system you have is very good. It is close (on either side) to the recommended requirements of all the games you've listed. It nears the reasonable limit for GPU power at 1080p60.

I think this is one of the uncommon scenarios where waiting for the next generation of graphics cards is a good idea. Sometime within the next six months (or so, nobody really knows) there should be new...
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It's best if you can list your specs like so:
CPU:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:

You should also pass on the age of your PSU.

I think you may need to go through the regular checklist if you're suddenly getting lower frame rates than before on the same games. If that's the case, I'd suggest that you make sure your BIOS is up to date and you've uninstalled and reinstalled your GPU drivers.
 
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You really need to open the PC and check the nameplate on the PSU for us to know for sure. But if you are running a GTX 570 now, it has to be at least a 500-550W w/2 x 6 pin connectors.

Next, what kind of budget are we talking? What rez do you game at?
Off hand, you're probably looking at a GTX 1060 6GB or RX 580 8GB.
 
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If you aren't getting decent frame rates with an RX 570, something is probably wrong. The closest significant improvement is a GTX 1070, which is unnecessary for resolutions below 1440p60.

Your power supply could have one 6-pin or one 8-pin PCIe connector, depending on the exact card you have. The furthest you could go without upgrading the power supply would be a GTX 1080, and that's assuming the PSU is rated for 500W or more. You'd also probably want to upgrade the CPU to keep things balanced, otherwise you could encounter a CPU bottleneck.

So: what settings are you using, and in which games? Are your drivers up-to-date?
 
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I'm have a rx 570. the power supply is 460W so i would have to upgrade that first. I want a resolution of max: 2560 x 1440 or something a little lower.
I game at 1920 x 1080p
my budget is low at the moment but I'll save up to get something better

 
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For AAA games i use medium settings because when i set them to high the frame rate drops frequently. SWBF2, NBA2K18, TOMB RAIDER. Yes my drivers are up to date.
My PSU is 460W
 
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Performance varies by game and by system, of course. But what kinds of frame drops are you seeing? Is it going from smooth 60FPS to ~45FPS, or unplayable frame rates?

The system you have is very good. It is close (on either side) to the recommended requirements of all the games you've listed. It nears the reasonable limit for GPU power at 1080p60.

I think this is one of the uncommon scenarios where waiting for the next generation of graphics cards is a good idea. Sometime within the next six months (or so, nobody really knows) there should be new midrange Nvidia cards (and maybe AMD cards) that, depending on performance, could be excellent drop-in replacements for your RX 570.
 
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You wouldn't absolutely have to upgrade your CPU. You could just go ahead and get a new GPU. But spending ~$400 for a GTX 1070, $50-80 for a new power supply, and another ~$250+ for the 1440p/4K monitor you'd need to justify these would be a bit of a waste.

When you buy or build a system, you more or less commit to that relative performance level. Yours is quite well-balanced. It's best to maintain that relative performance over time, rather than jumping to better parts within a generation. You have a ~150W GPU that costs (standalone) about $200. When you can get a $200 ~150W GPU that offers you significantly better performance (and you desire better performance), that's when you should consider replacing a part. Since you're on an AM4 platform, you can even swap out the CPU a few years down the road.

Unless you've experienced a windfall recently, I think it's best to stick to your current setup. If you want, you could make some small ancillary upgrades--an SSD, maybe an extra/better/quieter case fan?

So: these were a lot of opinions of mine. If you want to, you can spend a bit less than $500 to get 40% more frames per second right now. Or you could wait a while and spend half that for roughly the same performance, without replacing any other parts.
 
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I just wanted to add that if this is a Dell system then it has one of their stock proprietary power supplies which are not as easy to exchange unless you buy another one from them at a ridiculous price! I believe that the 460w is non modular so you would have to rewire the system. Dell mid-tier systems are not very conducive to upgrading!
 
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