[SOLVED] What would be a decent upgrade from a MSI Geforce GTX 1650 4gb?

[Vinny95]

Hi everyone,

Just wanting to upgrade my graphics card, what should I get that will be better than my current GTX 1650 4GB?
Budget is around +/- $500USD
On a side not should I upgrade my CPU instead/aswell?

Computer specs are:
Ryzen 5 2600 3.4ghz
G.skill ripjaws ddr4 3200mhz 4x8gb
MSI Geforce GTX 1650 4gb
crucial mx500 2.5" SSD
corsair CV650 650w 80 plus bronze
fractal design meshify c
MSI B450 tomahawk max
cooler master ML 240R ARGB

 

[puw2]

No a CPU upgrade is not needed, you can always upgrade it down the line if you feel like it but a r5 2600 should do just fine with even the more higher end cards.

What resolution are you playing on and what kind of performance are you aiming for from what type of games? ex. e-sport titles

 

[Vinny95]

No a CPU upgrade is not needed, you can always upgrade it down the line if you feel like it but a r5 2600 should do just fine with even the more higher end cards.

What resolution are you playing on and what kind of performance are you aiming for from what type of games? ex. e-sport titles

Hey thanks for the response,

Res: 1920 x 1080

I've been playing games like GTA, RDR2, WOW, MW on high-ultra and losing fps and getting coil whine so something that will be able to handle ultra much better basically

Thanks !!

 

[madmatt30]

At 1920 x 1080 an rtx 2060 or a rx 5600xt.

Whichever you can find cheaper, they're the sensible option for full setting 1080p gaming at the moment.

The 1650 is a medium settings card at best on modern titles


Sapphire pulse 5600xt

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/n4...rx-5600-xt-6-gb-pulse-video-card-11296-01-20g

That would be my personal choice at current pricing for 1080p for under $300

 

[Vinny95]

At 1920 x 1080 an rtx 2060 or a rx 5600xt.

Whichever you can find cheaper, they're the sensible option for full setting 1080p gaming at the moment.

The 1650 is a medium settings card at best on modern titles


Sapphire pulse 5600xt

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/n4...rx-5600-xt-6-gb-pulse-video-card-11296-01-20g

That would be my personal choice at current pricing for 1080p for under $300

Thanks for your response!
Do you have any recommendations about GB?
Cheers

 

[madmatt30]

GB? I'm not with you??

 

[Vinny95]

GB? I'm not with you??

Memory 😎

 

[madmatt30]

Well both the 2060 and 5600xt are 6gb gddr6 cards only so there is no real choice to make.

 

[Vinny95]

Well both the 2060 and 5600xt are 6gb gddr6 cards only so there is no real choice to make.

Apologies fair point 😎
Thanks for giving me an idea what to look for

 

[John Chesterfield]

I'd be upgrading that power supply too..

 

[Vinny95]

I'd be upgrading that power supply too..

Hey thanks, good point, would I need a new power supply first? How many more watts should I be going for?

 

[John Chesterfield]

650 watts is still good, but make sure it's a decent Corsair, Superflower, Seasonic or suchlike. If you find one, post the exact model here and there's plenty of folk who will be able to tell you if it's a decent unit or not.

 

[kiriakos-gr]

what should I get that will be better than my current GTX 1650 4GB?

The new GTX 1660 6GB this came to improve the small limitations of GTX 1650 4GB.
Instead spending a pile of money, get the newer GTX 1660 6GB and find a new owner for the other card.