Question RX580 + Ryzen 5 2600 Upgrade Path 2023

[sago27]

Hello, I'm looking to upgrade my PC this year. I've been eyeing the Power Color Fighter RX 7600 8gb for my GPU. Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a good pair for this? Would you guys have other recommendations ? This is my current setup.

Mobo: MSI B450 Mortar Max
RAM: 2x 8gb 3000Mhz DDR4
CPU: Ryzen 5 2600
GPU: RX580 4gb
PSU: Corsair Vs550w
Cooling: Stock AMD Wraith Stealth
Storage: 1TB m.2 SSD

I usually just do single-player 1080p gaming and some light video editing.

 

[Dj0gany]

That is a great combination, i would just get a 12gb GPU since its better for longevity, see for what price you can find a RX 6700 XT 12gb, if its too expensive, there is nothing wrong with going with a RX 7600.
What tyoe of games do you play?

 

[punkncat]

With BIOS updates that motherboard can handle the 5xxx series of CPU. Consider cooling if needed, perhaps case fans as well.

Would be a good consideration to change the PSU alongside the graphics card. Make sure what you pick fits in the case.

Probably be a good idea to consider a RAM upgrade to 32GB

 

[scout_03]

this what they ask fro gpu https://www.powercolor.com/product?id=1682402479#spe and made sure ram is in board compatibility list .

 

[sago27]

That is a great combination, i would just get a 12gb GPU since its better for longevity, see for what price you can find a RX 6700 XT 12gb, if its too expensive, there is nothing wrong with going with a RX 7600.
What tyoe of games do you play?

Thanks! The RX 6700 XT 12g is roughly 80% more expensive where I am, a bit over my budget. I think going from a 4gb card to 8gb should be good for me, at least for a couple of years

I play a pretty mixed bag of games - the AC series, TotalWar , Mount&Blade. My setup is just struggling with some of the newer games that's why I thought it might be a good time to upgrade.

 

[sago27]

With BIOS updates that motherboard can handle the 5xxx series of CPU. Consider cooling if needed, perhaps case fans as well.

Would be a good consideration to change the PSU alongside the graphics card. Make sure what you pick fits in the case.

Probably be a good idea to consider a RAM upgrade to 32GB

Thanks! I'm planning to buy the GPU and CPU a couple of 3-4 months apart just to manage expenses. Which one would you recommend I upgrade first?

I have the Asus Prime AP201 - it's pretty spacious inside considering its overall size with good airflow.

Would you have any recommendations for RAM as well?

 

[sago27]

this what they ask fro gpu https://www.powercolor.com/product?id=1682402479#spe and made sure ram is in board compatibility list .

Thanks for this, will do! Any recommendations for the RAM?

 

[Lucky_SLS]

more than ram, i would advice a PSU upgrade. Try for Tier A or B. https://cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/