Is my build still relevant for modern gaming? Should I buy amd fx 8xxx? Or upgrade full pc?

Jake218 · Apr 22, 2017

I just recently built my first PC. My brother insisted that I didn't need ryzen or an intel i7 and that am3+ will do me just fine. I was on a budget and still had 16 gig ddr3 ram and am3+ cpu I had from my old pc and he insisted to stick with that for my budget. I got a 970 pro gaming motherboard. Evga 1060 ssc. Gskill 16 gig ddr3 ram and my old amd fx 4xxx cpu. (I know my cpu sucks). I can play games on ultra settings just fine, but cant stream, it drops my fps way low and the stream is choppy but still viewable. my cpu is usually utilizing a lot (upwards of 90%) I did some research and I could have updated to a better build for only $350 more than I spent even though i wouldn't be using my current ram. Should I just buy an amd fx 8xxx? or Should i pretty much build a new one and sell my current build. Will my current build still be relevant in a year? Let me hear your intake.

Dark Lord of Tech · Apr 22, 2017

FX8350 won't fair much better better , just a poor platform.

why_wolf · Apr 22, 2017

I'd save for a complete new build. The FX line was just a huge letdown, there is no reason to spend money on one now.

Goofygiggles · Apr 24, 2017

Jake218 :

I just recently built my first PC. My brother insisted that I didn't need ryzen or an intel i7 and that am3+ will do me just fine. I was on a budget and still had 16 gig ddr3 ram and am3+ cpu I had from my old pc and he insisted to stick with that for my budget. I got a 970 pro gaming motherboard. Evga 1060 ssc. Gskill 16 gig ddr3 ram and my old amd fx 4xxx cpu. (I know my cpu sucks). I can play games on ultra settings just fine, but cant stream, it drops my fps way low and the stream is choppy but still viewable. my cpu is usually utilizing a lot (upwards of 90%) I did some research and I could have updated to a better build for only $350 more than I spent even though i wouldn't be using my current ram. Should I just buy an amd fx 8xxx? or Should i pretty much build a new one and sell my current build. Will my current build still be relevant in a year? Let me hear your intake.

If you have the money I'd go for Ryzen 5

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