Upgrade by old PC or build new

[Pabes13]

Hello, first time posting on here but looking for a little guidance on my aging PC. I had a PC built for me 6 or 7 years ago and it wasn't super powerful at the time but got the job done. It is really starting to struggle with newer titles. I don't need the newest and best and most powerful but I would like it to be functional. Below is what I got. Let me know if I can upgrade a few things and get it back up to par or if it isn't worth it and I just need to start from scratch. Just looking for any and all guidance. Thanks

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: AMD Wraith Prism 2800 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-A320M-S2H V2 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 580 8 GB Video Card
Power Supply: Apevia Beast 550 W ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Retail - Download 32/64-bit
Storage: 1/2 TB SSD and 1 TB SSD

 

[Why_Me]

Hello, first time posting on here but looking for a little guidance on my aging PC. I had a PC built for me 6 or 7 years ago and it wasn't super powerful at the time but got the job done. It is really starting to struggle with newer titles. I don't need the newest and best and most powerful but I would like it to be functional. Below is what I got. Let me know if I can upgrade a few things and get it back up to par or if it isn't worth it and I just need to start from scratch. Just looking for any and all guidance. Thanks

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: AMD Wraith Prism 2800 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-A320M-S2H V2 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 580 8 GB Video Card
Power Supply: Apevia Beast 550 W ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Retail - Download 32/64-bit
Storage: 1/2 TB SSD and 1 TB SSD

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($110.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($50.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *Asus DUAL OC Radeon RX 7600 XT 16 GB Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: *MSI MAG A650BE 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $560.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-02-11 21:23 EST-0500

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

Dont forget to update to the latest system BIOS before installing a new CPU in there.

 

[Colif]

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory

if that wasn't a set, you have been lucky to not get any errors using 2 unmatched sticks (they might be exact same sticks but if they not a matched set, they can still cause errors. Sticks in sets tested to make sure they work together. Sticks outside sets are more random.).

 

[neogunhero]

Your PC seems quite similar to mine before I upgraded it. Get yourself a Ryzen 5700X, RTX 4060, and maybe a stronger PSU, total around $500 and enjoy gaming for the next few years. If I had the funds and was in your position, I would upgrade over building a whole new PC, especially if you are fine with 1080p 60fps gaming.