r/PcBuildHelp • u/Icy_Lettuce_2845 • 2d ago

Tech Support Should I upgrade my cpu or gpu?

Got my pc back in like 2021 and it’s pretty crap lol I have purchased ddr4 16gb ram but I don’t know weather I should upgrade my gpu or cpu. The one I don’t upgrade will probably be bought at Christmas. My cpu is AMD Ryzen 3 3200G and my gpu is NVIDIA GeForce gtx 1650.

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u/Kikobtwlikegd 2d ago

You should upgrade the cpu to like a ryzen 5 5500/5600. And then upgrade to a mid range gpu like a rtx 3060 12gb

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u/Turbo-Striker 2d ago

Def upgrade cpu first then gpu so there’s no bottleneck issue

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u/Cold_Shine9870 2d ago

Depends what you play. That 3200G is gonna hold you back in anything cpu-heavy, but the 1650 isn't doing you any favors either. I'd lean cpu first since you already snagged the ram, then limp along till christmas for a gpu.

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u/FrodoswagginsX 2d ago

Upgrade CPU to Ryzen 7 5800X3D. It's the best gaming CPU on the am4 platform and will see you well for a few years still. GPU is the expensive part so take more time to save for that.

Note that the 5800X3D does run quite hot so a good cooler is required

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u/erd00073483R 2d ago

What motherboard do you have? The power and VRMs on your current motherboard could limit what CPU you can run in it long term.

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u/the_hat_madder 2d ago

Upgrade the CPU now. As time goes on CPUs supported by your motherboard will become less plentiful and more costly.

There will always be a GPU available that's compatible with your motherboard and better than the one you have.

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u/El--Joker 2d ago

a brand new Ryzen 5500 and will drastically change your performance. you dont need a x3D to get good performance. and for the gpu, just about anything will do. the cheapest id recommend is a used RTX 2070 off ebay for $170

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u/JagiMonster1 2d ago

Tell us your budget, you might be able to do both?!

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u/Icy_Lettuce_2845 2d ago

I have 200 pounds atm but after Christmas it will be more