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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by CoolBeance@lemmy.world to c/pcmasterrace@lemmy.world

Hey PCMR, what’s a good upgrade path for my old PC from 2018? My budget is about $500 USD, here are the specs:

CPU: i3-8100
Mobo: B360
GPU: 1060 6GB
RAM: 16 GB 2400 MHz DDR4
Monitor: Asus 60 Hz 24", VZ249HE I think
PSU: Seasonic S12II 520w

Use case: gaming, streaming, minor video editing, work

I don't mind getting secondhand, might actually prefer it depending on the part. Also kinda wish I won't have to change mobos unless the performance difference is big enough for the same price (like 10+ FPS). I'm thinking I'll just get an i7-8700 + 6700 XT + 650w brand new PSU and I'll follow that up with a monitor upgrade a month or two after this upgrade. Though someone here might know a more optimal route?

Also, any monitor recommendations? Would it be better to go with a 1080p 24" 144 Hz or 27" 1440p 75 Hz? I don't play a lot of FPS but I do go sim racing

Thanks guys

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[-] filister@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Something like this and keep in mind that pretty much everything can be found second hand for a lot lower price and I don't see a reason why not buy it second hand. Only buy the SSD and the PSU new. And this is just an exemplary build, no need to buy everything. Personally I would go with a 1440p monitor anytime.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type Item Price
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor $269.99 @ B&H
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler $29.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard $159.59 @ Amazon
Memory G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory $44.99 @ Amazon
Storage Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive $119.00 @ Amazon
Video Card XFX Speedster SWFT 319 Radeon RX 6800 16 GB Video Card $449.99 @ Amazon
Case Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case $94.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $99.99 @ Newegg
Monitor Gigabyte M27Q 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor $299.99 @ Amazon
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total (before mail-in rebates) $1593.52
Mail-in rebates -$25.00
Total $1568.52
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-10 23:08 EDT-0400
this post was submitted on 11 Aug 2023
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