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Question Upgrade or Nah?

ken.dogcio

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May 11, 2019
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My current rig is:

Ryzen 5 2600
Asus B450M-A
Sapphire Pulsa RX570
8x2 GB Avexir Core 2 16gb 2666mhz 2x8
Seasonic S12II 520
Asus VG249Q1R


My rig is currently running in its 5th year.

Mobo has been brought to Service Center around 2020, also currently the Dual Channel slot doesnt work. (Ram is currently seated in B1 and B2, either A1 or A2 doesnt work)
RX570 was replaced (previously an RX570 as well different Make)

I frequently get blue screen, usually about "NONPAGED AREA"

Any advices? I only plan to play in 1080p, usually just play eSports titles, might also play some AAA games.
 
for esports titles, that 2600 and RX570 would still give 100fps in 1080p if i am not wrong?

it mainly depends on the AAA games you want to play.

the S12 520 has 1 x 8 pin connector. you would need a new powersupply for a new GPU.

where are you located and what is your budget?

upgrade options over time:

1) upgrade your bios and get a 5600X3D for a nice jump in CPU performance and maybe look into 3600mhz cl 16/18 rams.

2) get a 850W PSU and a decent GPU like the 6750XT or the A770 8gb.