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[Kaufberatung] Upgrade your gaming PC or buy a new one

Welcome everyone,

After the current computer is more and more kneeling, I would like to spend some money. I’m not sure if it should be a complete new purchase or if a new cpu and ram upgrade would suffice. I look forward to your opinions and recommendations. Thanks a lot in advance!

1. Do you want to play on PC? If the answer is yes, then what?
Yes, mainly Path of Exile. In the medium term, maybe Path of Exile 2.

2. Do you want to use the computer to edit photos/music/videos or something similar? As a hobby or are you a professional? What software will you use?
no.

3. Do you have special requirements or wishes (specific brands and manufacturers, overclocking, a particularly quiet PC, RGB lighting, …)?
no.

4. How many and how many screens do you want to use? Model, resolution, refresh rate (hertz)? Gsync / FreeSync? How many FPS do you want to see?
I am currently using this monitor: https://geizhals.de/acer-predator-xb3-xb253qgpbmiiprzx-um-kx3ee-p08-a2233084.html
Resolution: Full HD
Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Compatible with GSync and FreeSync (if I read that correctly)

I do not have the highest demands on FPS and graphical details. In the case of an inexpensive upgrade, 60fps would suffice for me.
If it’s a new computer, it probably makes sense to increase 144Hz for the monitor.

5. Do you still have an old computer, parts of which can be reused?
My current computer is a CSL “upgrade computer”, where I later installed a custom GraKa:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G, 4x 3500MHz
CPU cooler: Socket AM4 / AM3 + / FM1 / FM2 silent cooler (quiet)
Motherboard (AM4): MSI B350M PRO-VDH, Socket AM4, AMD B350 chipset
RAM: 8GB DDR4 RAM, Dual Channel (2 x 4GB), 2666MHz
Boot SSD: 250GB SSD Crucial MX500 (560MB/s | 510MB/s)
1. Hard Disk: 2000 GB Seagate® / Toshiba / WD® SATA
Graph:
Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Ghost 6GB GDDR6
Housing: Model CSL Bohemian anthracite, micro-ATX
Power Supply: 400 Watt Be Quiet! Power Supply (Pure Power 10), 86% Efficiency, 80 Plus Silver
Sound Card: Integrated HD Audio 7.1
WLAN / ISDN / Modem: WLAN PCIe 300 MB / s, CSL

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This is the information from the commands. Hope the data is enough for you.

6. How much money do you want to spend?
To upgrade, I’d like to stay under 300€. For a brand new PC I’m willing to spend up to €1000. If there are good reasons, I am also willing to dig into my pocket.

7. When should I buy a PC?
in the coming days.

8. Do you want to assemble the computer yourself or have it assembled (by the shop or by helpers (list as sticky))?
I would dare to exchange my CPU and RAM with some YouTube videos. For a whole new build I will try the store.

9. Would you like to stream your content using your PC (eg via Twitch/OBS)? If so, what games/content? Do you already have the parts to set up the stream? (multiple screens, microphone, camera, broadcast device, …)?
no.