Help! PC upgrade for a noob (+GA train lure, LVL3)

Boy oh boy, do I feel bad for your need of upgrading in times where GPUs cost what they cost now (buying pre-built system with 3060 may be cheaper than buying 3060 only for example).

But indeed you're right, GPU is #1 priority for games. I'd say 1650S should be sufficient enough, but maybe try 1660S for that sweet 2Gb extra vram if the price isn't that higher.
CPU can indeed be the bottleneck, but 4460 shouldn't hog performance all that much in most games (I used to have that model prior to my current CPU). Although bear in mind that some modern games may require some component that 4460 doesn't have (sse version? avx? can't recall sorry), e.g. I experienced a lot of troubles with running The Division 2 on it.
P.S. Oh, and I wouldn't recommend replacing just the CPU. Considering the 1150 socket, you don't have much to choose from. You'd better upgrade the whole cpu+mobo+memory thing if it possible, but can't say if it's possible with your budget in your region since I have no idea about the prices there.

I feel bad for you as hardware prices are ridiculous right now because of shortages, good luck on finding what you need tho.
I think other people on this site are way better informed and can give you better advice, but thanks for the GAs!

Do you have to upgrade now? I don't know if there's a chance of not so ridiculous prices in GPUs in the near future. And i would recommend a XX60 GPU or a 570 was a good price a few months ago, i don't know anything right now.
Also if you upgrade your CPU/mother/memory you'll use DDR4 and DDR5 is around the corner.
For me it's the right time to wait. Maybe you could get a bargain on a used GPU?

I'm just wondering why you're running 12 gigs of RAM at two different speeds. You're losing the benefit of having that faster frequency from the larger stick. 🤔

If you're limited on money, I would at least try to invest in getting a new mobo that can be futureproofed for at least 2 CPU generations and supports DDR4... at least 16 gigs worth, although doubling that would be better (unless you'd rather hold out for DDR5, which is still not available yet). If your power supply has gotten well over a decade under its belt, won't hurt to invest in one that's at least 750W-800W. Those peripherals and overclocking do suck up the power as well. Couldn't hurt to put off until you decide to do a partial upgrade to your PC. Additionally, Since No Man's Sky seems to be within your GPU specs, it won't hurt to do a partial upgrade when you have money for a good one in the future.

Otherwise, just check out PCPartPicker and play around with building your dream rig. 😍

Tbh, the GTX 950 (depends on the manufacturer) was a pretty good card and I wouldn't advise upgrading right now. The 1650 is certainly an upgrade but the difference won't be that great. I'd wait if I were you, the RTX 3050 cards are just around the corner...

I'd definitely buy another 8 GB RAM module (with the same parameters you have now: DDR3 800 MHZ), because that is something you'd require much more.

I was really lucky to buy a new pc days before everything started to go up. Anyway, I'm also a noob, so I'm sorry I can't provide any tip on this subject. Thanks for the GA's 😃

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xwCj7X

Keep the Case and PSU, wait for GPU Price Drop and get a 1660 Super.

What people are not mentioning is that No Man's Sky runs like crap. You'll be upgrading for one game, and you will still be disappointed in the performance on that one game.
Are you having performance or quality issues with literally any other game?

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Old PC is OLD, so upgrade options are very limited
so unless you can find a used i7 for cheap its not worth it, new Mobo/CPU/RAM will be better.
and this is a hard time to upgrade the GPU, but if you can find good used deal its your best option. any modern card is an upgrade from 950

now since NMS is open world i think it could cause CPU trouble, so check your CPU usage.
if its not 100% then your GPU upgrade will give you good performance boost
glhf
NMS sounds fun with all the updates

Thanks for GAs! As has been Said the GPU upgrade will give you the most improvement, but the timing SUCKS to buy GPU right now

Best would be not upgrade this year. But if you have to I would go only for graphic card as temporary solution (awfull time for this, I can not buy graphic card as I refuse to pay crazy prices on current market) or whole pc. I would not change just cpu as it is not worth. You would need to buy new motherboard and memory anyway. And this

First, there are no such mhz ddr3 rams. They are 1600mhz and 1333mhz. Next don't mix rams, if you can. Dual channel rams are way faster. So always choose same mhz and size rams. (and with same CL numbers.)

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Keep the case, psu, ssd, and hdd
AMDs are great. With the same mobo you can upgrade it for a very long time.
Low budget
B450 motherboard + ryzen 5 1600

Higher budget
B550 motherboard + ryzen 5 3600, maybe 3300X if it cost way less( like 30% less), then the 3600.

You need 16gb 3200ghz ddr4 ram
A 500gb ssd for games only would be nice next to yours 2 hdd/ssd
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BQq768

GPU:
Definitely used. There is a shortage from GPU in the world and the used ones are way to expensive too.
But If you find a good card from these under or around 300 usd go for it:
1050 ti < 1650 < 1060 < rx580

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I reccemend waiting until upgrading becomes cheaper (or look in local computer stores for 3060's) and if you want it is suspected that a 3050ti will come out which eventually will be the cheapest for 3000 series graphics. Personally my 3060ti runs awesome with no man's sky, but now it is the most awful time for buying GPUs. Ever. Look locally tho, my friend picked up a used 1050ti for 75 bucks cad. Which is very reasonable during times when they charge 300 bucks for a 1060. Good luck man! And make sure to check locally!

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About upgrades try find used part in local pawns shops, local sites because on eBay you get inflated prices.

GPU Grab any of there AMD RX 470 570 480 580 NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB, 1650 1650S if you can find them cheaply.

CPU if you can find locally i7-4770 under $50 will be good deal i7 will still provide decent performance,

RAM will be nice to get 2 stick that can work in dual channel try find second 8GB Kingston DDR3 800 MHZ sell 4gb * you losing around 10-15% on CPU side performance due rams not working in dual channel mode

ON side note you can try also overclocking GPU can give +10-20% and CPU * FSB +5-10% also rams OC when you get match set can give additional 5-15%

History side note in past I owned weak FM2 AMD CPU X4 740 OC give me +39,5% more performance :)

Also my curent CPU is decently OC Ryzen 5 3600 https://valid.x86.fr/p67mph

Edit: Puzzle looks tricky any hint about letters order ?

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