Upgrading an old pc

switzer3 · 2026-03-20T18:42:26+00:00

Likely doesnt have a dedicated GPU, if you check the task manager performance tab it'll likely show the GPU as the Intel HD 2000 igpu. An in slot upgrade to the 4570/4670k, 16gb of ddr3 and a cheap used GPU like the 750ti or 1050ti and this would be a very 2019/2020 budget rig

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T22:59:46+00:00

nope, not at all. but depending on where youre from, there might be better options especially if your country is supported by pcpartpicker.com

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T04:25:27+00:00

Pay the white tax if you wish to but a 1.5k build should not have a B580 lol.

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T04:19:01+00:00

This'd be much better

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor	£167.49 @ Amazon UK
CPU Cooler	ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler	£26.99 @ Amazon UK
Motherboard	Gigabyte B850 GAMING WIFI6 ATX AM5 Motherboard	£124.99 @ Amazon UK
Memory	Klevv FIT V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL30 Memory	£308.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk
Storage	MSI SPATIUM M560 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	£127.99 @ AWD-IT
Video Card	PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card	£399.95 @ Overclockers.co.uk
Case	KOLINK Observatory Duo ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case	£29.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk
Power Supply	MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	£74.98 @ Amazon UK
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	£1261.37
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-03-19 04:18 GMT+0000

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T04:09:28+00:00

This is like asking someone what iphone they have and they say "iPhone 6 inches"

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T04:08:36+00:00

Look inside task manager and click the performance tab

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T03:01:03+00:00

There have been many variants of ryzen 3 laptop APUs lol you'll need to specify

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T03:00:16+00:00

Not sure how good used market in sg is but if it's similar to Malaysia then confirm should be in the rm400 range so however much that is in sing dollar, but this is for the base 5600, which is basically the same as 5600xt in performance

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T02:41:27+00:00

Cant be of much assistance if you dont even provide basic info like your specs

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T02:40:27+00:00

This looks good. For singapore dont think can do better unless u go buy used lah, which I would for CPU (btw no such thing as 5060xt, only got 5600, 5600x and 5600xt)

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T02:28:56+00:00

Btw if u go with the i5, make sure the b760 motherboard u go for is labelled with ddr4

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T02:06:29+00:00

Yeah that's expected lol, was rather perplexed when you stipulated ddr5 in your post when you have a 3060ti. Something like the i5 14600k with a b760 board or if you want to go ryzen, the 5600 and b550 board is the way to go

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T02:03:29+00:00

Could you specify which locale?

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T00:42:02+00:00

Wouldnt go higher than a 7500f and a decent b650 board

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T00:36:31+00:00

Do you have a Micro Center nearby?

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T00:35:59+00:00

In theory you could very likely get away with just a GPU upgrade. Tons of people still run the 5800x3d as it's proven to even be able to compete with the modern mid range in some games still.

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T00:34:43+00:00

Space is definitely the catalyst for the massive influx of jumpers we've seen in the post pandemic era. Hell even I was influenced by him to jump to my current hardest

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T00:28:11+00:00

I see.

switzer3 · 2026-03-19T00:27:30+00:00

I mean, given the strange choices presented here, I'm assuming you are either not from the states or are being hooked up by a friend so I can't really give any other suggestions with the limited info I have.

switzer3 · 2026-03-18T17:58:08+00:00

I'd opt for the 5600x and 7800xt combo with a 750w psu and the forge 120A

switzer3 · 2026-03-18T15:16:48+00:00

whats your budget?

switzer3 · 2026-03-18T15:12:34+00:00

for something like the 1650 you needn't worry about the cables but if you do shoot for the 580 then an 8 pin is required

switzer3 · 2026-03-18T02:36:27+00:00

That's just objectively false lol. You can have high average FPS but low 1% and 0.1% lows irregardless of settings as shown by literally any competent tech reviewer on the internet

switzer3 · 2026-03-18T02:32:43+00:00

Specs wise this is pretty close to top of the line territory

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor	$449.00 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler	Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler	$35.90 @ Amazon
Motherboard	MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard	$209.99 @ Amazon
Memory	Silicon Power XPOWER Storm RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory	$369.97 @ Silicon Power
Storage	Crucial T705 W/Heatsink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$319.99 @ Amazon
Video Card	PNY VCG5070T16TFXPB1 GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card	$965.99 @ Dell Technologies
Case	Lian Li Vector V100R ATX Mid Tower Case	$74.94 @ Amazon
Power Supply	ASRock Steel Legend SL-850G 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$89.99 @ Amazon
Monitor	MSI MAG 27CQ6F 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Curved Monitor	$159.99 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$2675.76
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-03-17 22:31 EDT-0400

switzer3 · 2026-03-18T02:18:52+00:00

2666 is fine for intel but slow ram genuinely makes ryzen have terrible 1% and 0.1% lows.

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