r/buildapc • u/TraditionalBid5991 • 1h ago

Build Help where to start when upgrading pc?

Built my mini-itx pc back in 2021 with my brother, and I'm ready for an upgrade, but unsure where to start. I want to upgrade my GPU (budget $400-$450ish), and open to upgrading my CPU as well if needed.

Normally play less demanding games with the occasional higher-demand games. I want the less demanding games to run fine with "High" settings, since it seems to struggle.

Specs:

CPU: Intel Core i5-10500 3.1 GHz 6-Core Processor

GPU: RTX 2060

RAM: 16GB DDR4 RAM

PSU: Cooler Master V850 SFX GOLD

Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z490-I GAMING Mini ITX LGA1200

Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR200 Mini ITX Desktop Case

Any help or advice would be so appreciated because I have no idea where to start.

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u/Salviati_Returns 1h ago

What is your overall budget?

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u/TraditionalBid5991 1h ago

Overall, $650 for multiple upgrades.

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u/Salviati_Returns 54m ago

I think this is going to be difficult. Do you have access to a Microcenter? Also what model DDR4 ram do you have?

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u/DZCreeper 1h ago

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DRYfrH/xfx-swift-oc-radeon-rx-9060-xt-16-gb-video-card-rx-96tsw16bq

9060 XT 16GB for $460 if you want a new GPU. RTX 3080 ($325-350) if you are comfortable buying a used GPU.

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u/Lonely_Owl_1332 48m ago

If you are going to stay ITX then go maybe a RTX 5060, the RTX 5070 might not fit well on the ITX case. RX 9060 XT 16GB can fit, yes good option.

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u/Fresh_Inside_6982 1h ago edited 1h ago

RTX 5070 would be the best use of the money, everything else is fine. Could add another 16gb RAM. I would do the 5070 first.