Question What should I upgrade on my pc?

[jimbooo50]

Hey everybody, I just got myself a new GPU (GTX 1660 6GB). I had to get a RTX 2060, but it just sold out before me, so I decided to go the budget way. I was wondering, should I upgrade my processor or RAM next and to what. Here are my current specs: i7-4770 3.4GHz, 16GB DDR3 1600mhz, Asus Z-97 Pro Motherboard, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 6GB.

I mostly play esport and fps games, so I am not interested in anything like God of War, Far Cry or Red Dead Redemption etc.
Thanks yall in advance!
-jimbo

 

[jimbooo50]

2 good options for processor upgrade; i3-10100f for 71€ , or i3-13100 for 150€

 

[Lafong]

2 good options for processor upgrade; i3-10100f for 71€ , or i3-13100 for 150€

Neither of those will work with an Asus Z-97 Pro motherboard.

You can't go very far with upgrades with that motherboard. Any new motherboard would likely require new RAM also.

 

[jimbooo50]

Neither of those will work with an Asus Z-97 Pro motherboard.

You can't go very far with upgrades with that motherboard. Any new motherboard would likely require new RAM also.

do you have any specific budget mobos to go for? thanks!

 

[Lafong]

do you have any specific budget mobos to go for? thanks!

No.

You haven't provided nearly enough detail so that anyone could help you out.

 

[jimbooo50]

No.

You haven't provided nearly enough detail so that anyone could help you out.

what else should i provide then?

 

[Eximo]

Minimum motherboard price is about $70/70 Euro
Minimum CPUs worth buying are about 100
You will need DDR4 at least, though DDR5 may be the better option for future use. About 40 for 16GB, about 80 for 32GB.

i3-12100F
B660/B760/Z690 motherboards can be found relatively cheap.
2x8GB DDR5 is a little weird, so I recommend 2x16GB so you don't have to mess with it.

Depending on your power supply and chassis, you may need even more things.

 

[Order 66]

It would be helpful to know your budget, the resolution and refresh rate of your monitor, as well as what PSU you currently have, so that everyone can help you with your upgrade.

 

[Wuwu]

Suggested parts if at 1080P and need a new PSU.
No cut corners here.

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/YkHTmD

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor ($180.03 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B550 GAMING GEN3 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Radeon RX6700XT CLD 12G Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: MSI MPG A750GF 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $798.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-11-06 20:50 EST-0500




INTEL.


PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RkqMFs

CPU: Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($147.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z690 PG Riptide ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Radeon RX6700XT CLD 12G Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: MSI MPG A750GF 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $791.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-11-06 20:52 EST-0500