[SOLVED] Some extra cash left after building my PC. Best way to use it?

[alphastrike2401]

Hey,

So I have finalised most parts of my PC build
My PC Build:
CPU : Ryzen 5 2600
Mobo: MSI tomahawk
Ram : 8gb 3000mhz Corsair ram
Gpu: gigabyte Gtx 1660ti
PSU: A 550W 80+ psu
Case : A normal budget case
Monitor : Benq 24 inch 1080p 60hz VA panel monitor

Now I'm left with some cash and I'm not sure how to spend it.
It's in INR so lemme just say with this cash I can either

1. Buy a RTX 2060 instead of 1660ti
2. Or Buy another 8gb stick ram
3. Or Upgrade my monitor to a better 1080p 144hz one

Which option do y'all think would make my pc more balanced/ future proof?

Also, any suggestions with my build are welcome.

And yes, it's only for gaming (not what I told my parents).😂

Edit : I forgot to mention a 1tb HDD and a 128 GB SSD is included in my build.

 

[Gam3r01]

I would most likely use the money for 16GB of RAM, better move long term.

 

[PC Tailor]

What storage device are you going for?
If you're just getting a HDD - then I'd personally go to SSD.
If not, 16GB RAM.

 

[alphastrike2401]

What storage device are you going for?
If you're just getting a HDD - then I'd personally go to SSD.
If not, 16GB RAM.

Oh! I forgot about the HDD and SSD!
My build already includes a 1Tb HDD and 128GB SSD

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I would have purchased 16GB of memory. Adding a stick might not work.

 

[Bearmann]

I would have purchased 16GB of memory. Adding a stick might not work.

I don't think that he has purchased anything yet. I think it is just a part list.

What specific PSU is on your part list?

 

[TJ Hooker]

As others have said, get 16 GB of RAM. And get it in single 2x8 GB kit if at all possible, rather than buying two separate 8 GB sticks.

 

[DSzymborski]

And what's the exact power supply?

 

[das_stig]

Well I would go for 2x8GB 3200mhz ram. An m2 drive for booting and main apps and a fat SSD for games/mass storage.

 

[alphastrike2401]

I don't think that he has purchased anything yet. I think it is just a part list.

What specific PSU is on your part list?

Its a
Corsair VS550 550W Active PFC 80 Plus.
why are you asking though?

 

[Bearmann]

All PSU's are not created equal and you'll want a stable power supply for your components with plenty of protective features. I would aim for at least a tier 3 PSU from these lists:

PSU Tier List [OLD]

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PSU Hierarchy (Nov. 2025) - Power Supply Unit List

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