I have a 2016 gaming PC which is not performing up to expectations recently. The specs are:
CPU: AMD FX-6300
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 960 2GB
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3
RAM: HyperX 8GB DDR3 RAM
PSU: Corsair VS450W
HDD: WD Blue 1TB + 500GB HDD
Cabinet: Circle CC819 full tower cabinet
I intend to upgrade the PC for around INR 35k and buy the following parts:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF/AMD Ryzen 5 1600
GPU: Zotac GTX 1660 AMP/Zotac GTX 1660 Super/Inno3D GTX 1660 Super
Motherboard: A320 motherboard/B450 motherboard
RAM: 16GB DDR4 RAM (3,000MHz)
SSD: WD Green/Kingston 240GB SSD (only if there is enough money left)
Cabinet: AeroCool Bolt/Antec NX200 (needed as my older cabinet has become dented & cracked)
As you can see, I haven't been able to make the final decision on some of the parts. I have a few questions regarding this. They are:
CPU: AMD FX-6300
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 960 2GB
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3
RAM: HyperX 8GB DDR3 RAM
PSU: Corsair VS450W
HDD: WD Blue 1TB + 500GB HDD
Cabinet: Circle CC819 full tower cabinet
I intend to upgrade the PC for around INR 35k and buy the following parts:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF/AMD Ryzen 5 1600
GPU: Zotac GTX 1660 AMP/Zotac GTX 1660 Super/Inno3D GTX 1660 Super
Motherboard: A320 motherboard/B450 motherboard
RAM: 16GB DDR4 RAM (3,000MHz)
SSD: WD Green/Kingston 240GB SSD (only if there is enough money left)
Cabinet: AeroCool Bolt/Antec NX200 (needed as my older cabinet has become dented & cracked)
As you can see, I haven't been able to make the final decision on some of the parts. I have a few questions regarding this. They are:
- Will the Ryzen 5 1600 AF be released in India? If so, what do you thing the price will be? Will it be closer to the $85 price as it is in the US or will it be pricier? When do you think it might be released?
- Which CPU should I go for? If the 1600 AF doesn't release in India, should I buy the 1600? Is there any other good option available for ~INR 8,000/-?
- The 1660 AMP is available for ~INR 17,500/- here in Kolkata. The 1660 Super costs more than INR 19,000/-. Is the extra price worth the extra 7-10 fps? As price is a concern, should I go for the 1660 AMP for its better clock speed, or should I spend the extra INR 1,500/- and go for GDDR6 memory? Also, are Inno3D cards good? They are cheaper than other brands' cards.
- How much difference does the motherboard chip make? I don't intend to overclock. Do I need a chip like the B450M? Or should I save money and go for a cheaper chip?
- How much difference can I expect if I install an SSD and transfer my OS & games to it? Should I spend a little extra & go for it?
- I like the AeroCool Bolt cabinet. Can you please tell me if it's a good option or should I buy something else? Also, the Antec NX200 seems nice.
- Will my current PSU be enough for the new build?
- What sort of price can I expect if I sell my old PC parts?
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