Need help with PC Build

Yeah, switching cpu sounds about right (which automatically comes with a new mobo and ram). Ryzen 3600 is a fantastic cpu. My only advice would be to get either a x570 or b550 (when it's released) mobo to get pci-e 4 support and better future-proof the build. Also, try to go for at least 3000mhz ram if you can, instead of the base 2400mhz of ddr4.

AMD
not intel

A 3600 would be a decent upgrade if your games are struggling in the CPU department.

Do be aware that that motherboards for Intel processors are not compatible with Ryzen CPUs. You'll need a new board that supports Ryzen, which will be DDR4 in 2020. That means splurging on some different RAM as well.

In my opinion, I'd wait. The new generation of Ryzen products are set to launch in a few months. The price of the 3600 will drop, or you could grab something from the new series instead.

I don't feel your system would be struggling, especially on the CPU part
did you notice high CPU usage or something?

there is nothing wrong with what your plan, but i dont feel it would make a big difference.
personally i would wait for the new CPU/GPU releases and see what changes!

Bump

ryzen 3600 is very good value for the money.

but 400$ for cpu, board, cooler and ram? that seems pretty tight.

i sold my 4770k last week after upgrading to a used ryzen 1700x. better multi thread but worse single thread performance buuut i got the parts basically for free.

see my pc https://valid.x86.fr/vjf5ts

While I myself just purchased the Intel i5 recently, my nephew is going with Ryzen 5 3600, so for the best bang for your budget, it's probably the go. I recommend not skimping on your build though, so if you need to spend another hundy to get the relevant upgrade, then do it.

Bumf

Have a bump!