Looking to upgrade.

I'll get started by saying I bought the Digital Storm Lynx - Level 1 last year with the intent to eventually upgrade my computer to be able to play at a higher level of graphics settings.

I'll be honest, I don't know a whole lot about the hardware side of computers, so here is what I have to work with.

Chassis Model: Digital Storm Lynx - Level 1
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G (4-Core) (Boost up to 3.7 GHz)
Motherboard: ASUS / MSI (AMD A320M Chipset) (Up to 2x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 8GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 600W Digital Storm Performance Series (Supports up to an NVIDIA RTX 2070 GPU)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: - No Thanks
Storage Set 1: 1x (1TB Seagate (7200 RPM) (64MB Cache)
Storage Set 2: - No Thanks
Storage Set 3: - No Thanks
RAID Config: - No Thanks
RAID Card: - No Thanks
Internet Access: Wireless - USB Dongle (Supports 802.11AC) (Dual Band)
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce GTX 1050 2GB
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
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Display: MSI 27 inch G27C2 Curved Series (144Hz Refresh) (1ms Response) (1920x1080)

Thank you in advance!

Edited by blindoctor - 03 Jun 2020 at 5:04pm

Well, at least you have a GPU! IDK if you want to wait. They will come out with an RTX 3060 (if they call it that), and it will be a lot better than a 2060 SUPER, but it will still cost over $400. IMHO, you don't need all that for your monitor (which is very nice, BTW, hope you like it).

The 1660 SUPER and the 1660 Ti are almost identical in performance, but you might be able to find the SUPER at a bit lower price. Best buy has one from MSI at $265.

The next step up would be a 2060 NON super. Best Buy has one from EVGA at $310. TBH, if budget allows, I'd pick that one.

The difference between them on your monitor is about 100 fps vs 120fps on Ultra. For $45? I'd go for it.

The 2060 SUPER might be had a bit over $400 ($450 at BB), but I don't think it's worth over $100 more for ~12 fps when you're already up at 120.

I found this You Tube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXklChm1f_k

I can't see the difference between 100 and 120 fps, so.... (Interestingly, the 1660 Ti edges out my 1070 from 2018, that has been delighting me for 2 years on my 1080p monitor.)

The Best Buy deals on those two cards are really good. Solid brands. If you want to look elsewhere, you have to be REALLY careful, because there are 1660s, 1660 SUPERS and 1660 Tis, and prices are all over the map. Somehow some of the 1660 Tis are over $400! Then there are 2060s and 2060 SUPERs, and their prices can be nutty.

Hope it helps.

WOW, well get ready for a quantum leap in performance! Your power supply is that little box at the bottom of your case with cables coming out ;-D.

The GPU will be plug and play. Best practice is to unplug either at the wall or your power supply. Pressing the computer's power on button will discharge any capacitors that may retain a charge. Touch metal on the case to ground yourself, and carefully wiggle the 1050 out and replace it with the 2060. Be sure it's firmly seated. You may need two power cables to the new CPU. If you don't see two near the card, look around for the other cable perhaps bundled with some others nearby. You may need to clip a cable tie.

If it gets too deep, DS Lifetime support is there during Pacific time business hours to help.

Really easy. You could get two 8GB DIMMs. I would also stick with memory between 2666 and 3000 mHz. Here's a listing from PC Partpicker:

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/memory/?compatible_with=XMhj4D#S=2666,3200&sort=speed&Z=16384002

You couldn't go wrong with this set:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/J27CmG/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2a2666c16

Edited by GrandesBollas - 08 Jun 2020 at 2:15pm

Yep and yep. good advice, guys.

@blindoctor: good job on the GPU. Happiness is a warm GPU...(with apologies to John Lennon).

Good on ya!