Gaming upgrade advise needed.

[roryap]

I have very little knowledge about pc parts and specifications but this is what my desktop currently runs on and it is clear when I play games that I need to upgrade something, I have tried to play things such as Watch Dogs, GTA, Life Is Strange and A Plague Tale: Innocence. Is anyone able to advise what I should change in my specs, it would be great.
Case
CIT PYRO RGB MID TOWER CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.2GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® STRIX B550-F GAMING (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2400MHz (1 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GT 1030
1st Storage Drive
512GB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (520MB/R, 450MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 350W VS SERIES™ VS-350 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
STANDARD AMD CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - 3 User, 1 Year
Browser
Google Chrome™
Monitor
PCS BD24 23.8" IPS Monitor - 1080p, 5MS, 60Hz
Monitor Cables
1 x 2 METRE GOLD PLATED V1.4 HDMI CABLE
Keyboard & Mouse
CoolerMaster Devastator MM110 Gaming Mouse
Speakers
LOGITECH Z200 2.0 SPEAKERS - 10W
Cable Management
PCS 1.5M Zip Cable Tidy - Professional Cable Management
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & UK OFFSHORE ISLANDS / N IRELAND
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 18 to 21 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Logo Branding
PCSpecialist Logo

PCSPECIALIST - Top Spec Custom PCs & Laptops Built to Order

Manufacturer of performance custom computers and laptops. Customise your ideal gaming PC or laptop using our advanced configurator.

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[SpyderTracks]

I have very little knowledge about pc parts and specifications but this is what my desktop currently runs on and it is clear when I play games that I need to upgrade something, I have tried to play things such as Watch Dogs, GTA, Life Is Strange and A Plague Tale: Innocence. Is anyone able to advise what I should change in my specs, it would be great.
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If you could copy and paste your full specs from that page? If you could just highlight them, copy and paste rather than a screenshot, that would be really helpful.

 

[DaelpixPhotos]

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[roryap]

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Here you go,
Case
CIT PYRO RGB MID TOWER CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.2GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® STRIX B550-F GAMING (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2400MHz (1 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GT 1030
1st Storage Drive
512GB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (520MB/R, 450MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 350W VS SERIES™ VS-350 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
STANDARD AMD CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - 3 User, 1 Year
Browser
Google Chrome™
Monitor
PCS BD24 23.8" IPS Monitor - 1080p, 5MS, 60Hz
Monitor Cables
1 x 2 METRE GOLD PLATED V1.4 HDMI CABLE
Keyboard & Mouse
CoolerMaster Devastator MM110 Gaming Mouse
Speakers
LOGITECH Z200 2.0 SPEAKERS - 10W
Cable Management
PCS 1.5M Zip Cable Tidy - Professional Cable Management
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & UK OFFSHORE ISLANDS / N IRELAND
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 18 to 21 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Logo Branding
PCSpecialist Logo

PCSPECIALIST - Top Spec Custom PCs & Laptops Built to Order

Manufacturer of performance custom computers and laptops. Customise your ideal gaming PC or laptop using our advanced configurator.

www.pcspecialist.co.uk

 

[jamiephillips909]

Graphics card faster ram and a better psu

 

[SpyderTracks]

All depends on your budget, but yes, @jamiephillips909 is exactly right, those are the core components that need upgrading.

Have you done PC upgrades before? A PSU upgrade is no small task and involves quite major surgery.

What monitor are you pairing it with? What make and model as that will affect what GPU you need.

 

[Martinr36]

All depends on your budget, but yes, @jamiephillips909 is exactly right, those are the core components that need upgrading.

Have you done PC upgrades before? A PSU upgrade is no small task and involves quite major surgery.

What monitor are you pairing it with? What make and model as that will affect what GPU you need.

To upgrade that PSU which you need to do before considering any other upgrades is going to require you to install a complete new set of power cables

 

[SpyderTracks]

To upgrade that PSU which you need to do before considering any other upgrades is going to require you to install a complete new set of power cablesab

Absolutely. The case is also super budget, so it's very likely the motherboard would have to be removed to replace the PSU, so it's very nearly a full system rebuild, aside from the CPU and heatsink mounting.

 

[SpyderTracks]

Just additionally in case OP isn't aware, don't let the complexity put you off, worst comes to the worst, PCS have an upgrade service and can do any upgrades you wish for a small fee.

Just gauging what you're happy to do yourself.

 

[Martinr36]

Absolutely. The case is also super budget, so it's very likely the motherboard would have to be removed to replace the PSU, so it's very nearly a full system rebuild, aside from the CPU and heatsink mounting.

On the system before "The Berserker" I had a PCS CYCLONE GAMING CASE (Red LED Fans), that i replaced the original CORSAIR 450W VS SERIES™ VS-450 POWER SUPPLY with a 750W TMx without having to resort to things like that

 

[roryap]

Ok, thanks I will need to look into all of this.

 

[DaelpixPhotos]

It would be good if you have a budget in mind and then we can take it from there.

Take out the antivirus, you don't need it. For some people it causes problems. Microsoft Defender is good.
I have the same speakers and they have served me well for the last 9 years.
The GPU is a low quality graphics card. You will not be able to play the games you mentioned on high graphics settings.
Choose the AX200 Network Card as the one you chose may not work with newer routers plus it has bluetooth

 

[SpyderTracks]

It would be good if you have a budget in mind and then we can take it from there.

Take out the antivirus, you don't need it. For some people it causes problems. Microsoft Defender is good.
I have the same speakers and they have served me well for the last 9 years.
The GPU is a low quality graphics card. You will not be able to play the games you mentioned on high graphics settings.

This is a PC the OP already has and he's enquiring about upgrades, not on sales advice for the build