[SOLVED] What to upgrade

Jan 4, 2020
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So, my current specs are:
  • 16 gb RAM DDr4 2400 Mhz
  • AMD Ryzen 5 2500X Quad Core 3800 Mhz
  • 1 TB HDD-240 GB SSD
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
  • Asus B450 M-A
Should i first upgrade my graphics card (maybe into a AMD RX580?) orupgrade some peripherals (monitor, keyboard, etc)?
Also, what should I do with the 1050 Ti if I decide to upgrade?
 
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I would sell your current memory and buy this kit. In the BIOS make sure DOCP (ASUS version of XMP) is enabled as that will ensure the memory is running at the correct speed, voltage & timings. Also going from the 1050 ti to the 1650 Super could be a good upgrade.

PCPartPicker Part List
Memory: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (€66.89 @ Alternate)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4 GB Ventus XS OC Video Card (€172.90 @ Mindfactory)
Total: €239.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-01-05 02:11 CET+0100

WildCard999

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Do you mean the Ryzen 1500X?

There's a few things that you could upgrade that would improve performance.
-First could be the CPU.
-Second is the memory, 2400mhz is very slow for AMD Ryzen. The difference between 2133 & 3200mhz could be as high as 25 FPS or little to no FPS dips.
-Third could be the GPU but we need to know your PSU model before getting a better GPU.

We can't suggest peripherals or monitor upgrades without knowing your budget or what you currently have.
 

WildCard999

Titan
Moderator
I would sell your current memory and buy this kit. In the BIOS make sure DOCP (ASUS version of XMP) is enabled as that will ensure the memory is running at the correct speed, voltage & timings. Also going from the 1050 ti to the 1650 Super could be a good upgrade.

PCPartPicker Part List
Memory: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (€66.89 @ Alternate)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4 GB Ventus XS OC Video Card (€172.90 @ Mindfactory)
Total: €239.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-01-05 02:11 CET+0100
 
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Jan 4, 2020
7
1
15
I would sell your current memory and buy this kit. In the BIOS make sure DOCP (ASUS version of XMP) is enabled as that will ensure the memory is running at the correct speed, voltage & timings. Also going from the 1050 ti to the 1650 Super could be a good upgrade.

PCPartPicker Part List
Memory: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (€66.89 @ Alternate)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4 GB Ventus XS OC Video Card (€172.90 @ Mindfactory)
Total: €239.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-01-05 02:11 CET+0100
Thanks for the effort, but is there really a big difference in performance between the radeon rx580 and the 1650 super? Im looking at a good deal for the first card. Will definitely improve the memory
 
Jan 4, 2020
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Performance is about the same but I'd go with the 1650S Super as it's a lower power draw and your PSU isn't really that good and wouldn't want to risk the RX 580 on it.
So that 16 gb ram of 2400 mhz, im guessing i can sell it for 30-50€? Dont know the current prices for used rams