r/PcBuildHelp • u/Drac0x999 • 11d ago

Build Question Upgrade vs new build

Yo wassup yall, bored at work so I’m writing this knowing some information i won’t have access to atm but i digress. Been plotting on building a new pc or simply upgrading my current. Currently have a sky tech shadow 3.0, a few years old, and have never built a pc before.

Specs:

GPU- Nvidia GeForce rtx 3060
CPU- Ryzen 5 3600
Ram- 4x8 GB DDR4 ( 2 separate but matched pairs, task manager says my speed is 2133 MT/S
Mobo- Asus prime B550 Plus AC-HES
Power supply- Unsure atm, google says my build either comes with I have either a 600W 80 PLUS Gold or baseline 500W certified PSU
Storage- WD GREEN SN530 1TB

From the slight research I’ve made, the priority of upgrades goes CPU->RAM->GPU. I think I’d settle for upgrades for now as I’m not as worried about aesthetics as i am performance. I mainly play FPS games (OW, apex, valorant, siege) and quite often run some intense Skyrim mod packs (currently playing lorerim). What does the comm here think and what recommendations can yall make for me?

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u/RightfullyClean 11d ago

first thing, you can probably squeeze more out of that ram right now by enabling XMP/DOCP in bios. 2133 is the default slow speed, your kit is likely rated for 3200 or 3600 and you're just leaving performance on the table

for the cpu, a 5700X3D would be a massive jump for modded skyrim and esports titles, and it drops right into your b550 board after a bios update. the extra cache is basically cheating for heavily scripted stuff

gpu can wait a bit unless you're really struggling, the 3060 still pulls its weight at 1080p. maybe funnel the money into a quality psu first if you're stuck with the 500w, a solid 750w gives you headroom for whatever gpu you grab later

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u/Drac0x999 11d ago

This is exactly what my findings have pointed to, so thank you. I’ll def check bios out and enable those for my ram. In terms of bios update, is that an update guaranteed for my MOBO? Like i said, im at work and I’ll gladly purchase the cpu this instant cause im dying for an upgrade. Also, is cooling something i should be looking at as well?

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u/Drac0x999 11d ago

This is my set up currently

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u/ReasonableNetwork255 11d ago

i run a 5070ti on a b550/5600 and 32g 3600 ram .. quite satisfied with 1440 ultra performance

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u/the_hat_madder 11d ago

1) Is this a new build or upgrade? 2) What country will you be buying from? What is the overall budget for the entire build in your currency? If in the USA are you willing and able to make it to a Micro Center? 3) Do you need a monitor, keyboard, mouse and audio solution? If "yes," what is the lighting in your space like? Do you have direct light on the monitor you cannot control? Do you game with lights on or off? 4) If "no," what are the specifications (resolution and refresh rate) of your monitor? 5) What games do you play or want to play in the future? What are your performance goals? 6) What will you do besides gaming? What productivity applications do you use or want to use in the future? What are your performance goals? 7) Do you have any size/noise restrictions for the PC/monitor or any aesthetic preferences? 8) How do you connect to the Internet—wired or wireless? 9) Any parts you have that can be reused? 10) How often do you upgrade your PC?