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everything basically.

 

You are stuck on a platform that has only 2 cpu's that can properly play modern games without issues. But they cost a ton on the used market. Often a switch to am4 is just as much if not cheaper for more performance.

 

A gpu ugprade would give you more fps but you will IMMEDIATLY run into your cpu limiting you.

 

However a 500w psu limits the upgrade potential too and I assume its an evga w1 500w? If so that needs to go.

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Current Specs:

i5-9400

GTX 1650 Super 4GB VRAM

24GB 2666MHz DDR4 Ram (3x 8GB)

Gigabyte B365M DS3H Mobo

EVGA 500w PSU

2x 500GB Samsung SSD (An 860 EVO and 870 EVO)

 

I suppose these are the main components in my PC, my question is if I should upgrade any of these?

 

At the moment I play games like Valorant, MK1, OW2 and fortunately my PC can run these games at the framerate I'd like them to (I play in 1080p). In terms of my specs, what should I upgrade if I'm looking to get a boost in fps in the games mentioned or any similar games.

 

To better clarify the question: What would you upgrade in this PC?

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6 minutes ago, umimas said:

Current Specs:

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To better clarify the question: What would you upgrade in this PC?

Everything?

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everything basically.

 

You are stuck on a platform that has only 2 cpu's that can properly play modern games without issues. But they cost a ton on the used market. Often a switch to am4 is just as much if not cheaper for more performance.

 

A gpu ugprade would give you more fps but you will IMMEDIATLY run into your cpu limiting you.

 

However a 500w psu limits the upgrade potential too and I assume its an evga w1 500w? If so that needs to go.

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A GPU upgrade will probs be enough to keep you going for a year. Depending on what you plan to play, best if you stick with that you can run now and simply enjoy a smoother experience with a GPU upgrade. RX5700 right now has a great used market price. You could even try older Vega 56 or 64 cards.

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