I currently have $200 (₱10,000) in cash and I'm considering two options: either selling my current PC for $150 (₱9500) ( the $200 cash) to purchase a new one or keeping my current PC and using the $200 to upgrade it with second-hand parts.
Here are my current PC specs:
- CPU: i3-8100
- MOBO: ex-h310m-v3-2.0
- GPU: UHD 630 (Can handle games like Dota 2, Farlight 84, GTA V, CS:GO, Valorant, Fortnite, and Mir4)
- RAM: 16GB Kingston 2666mhz (8x2)
- Storage: 128 GB SSD for OS, 1 TB HDD for Storage
- PSU: 700W / lc-8700btxn generic PSU
- Casing: Generic Black with exhaust RGB fan
- Monitor: 19 Inches, 60Hz
I've come across a listing on Facebook Marketplace that I'm considering if I sell my current PC. ₱18,000 or $317, it includes:
- CPU: Ryzen 5 3600
- GPU: MSI Ventus XS GTX 1650 4GB
- RAM: 16GB (2x8)
- Storage: 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD
- MOBO: MSI A320M-A PRO MAX (with store warranty)
- CPU Case: Inplay meteor with fans
- Monitor: Nvision 24" 75Hz Curved
I'm concerned about potential compatibility issues (like which PSU I should get) if I upgrade my current PC, particularly with the GPU, and I'm also wondering if a new PC is worth the price and specs compared to upgrading my current one. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!