Gaming PC HAKUGAN
✅ Current Build Overview
Component | Assessment |
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CPU: Ryzen 5 5500 | Decent 6-core CPU, Zen 3-based (OEM), good for gaming and productivity. |
Cooler: Antec A30 PRO | Basic but sufficient for the 5500 at stock settings. |
Motherboard: Enigma B450M PRO | Budget board, likely only 2 RAM slots, limited VRM cooling and features. |
RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz | Solid and enough for most modern tasks and games. |
SSD: 250GB NVMe | Small for today’s standards, will fill quickly with games and apps. |
GPU: RTX 3050 6GB (OC) | Entry-level GPU but capable of 1080p gaming. The 6GB version has better power efficiency than the original 8GB. |
PSU: Raidmax XTB 550W | Raidmax is not a reliable PSU brand. Likely group-regulated, potentially risky for long-term use. |
Case: Hybrok Shadow ARGB | Aesthetic choice, airflow and build quality can vary, but 4 fans is good. |
🔧 Upgrade Evaluation
Upgrade | Cost | Worth it? | Notes |
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Asus Prime B450M-A II (4 RAM slots) | +4,900 DA | ✅ Yes | Better VRMs, BIOS support, 4 RAM slots (future upgrade path to 32GB+), reliable brand. |
SSD 512GB NVMe | +3,000 DA | ✅ Yes | Doubling storage is a great QoL upgrade, especially if it’s Gen 3. |
PSU: MSI MAG A500N-H | +2,000 DA | ✅ Yes | Much safer and higher quality PSU compared to Raidmax. Good value for longevity and stability. |
🎮 Gaming at 1080p:
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CPU (Ryzen 5 5500) + RTX 3050 6GB is very capable at 1080p for most modern titles.
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Games like CS:GO, Valorant, Fortnite, GTA V, Apex Legends, Warzone will run smoothly at 60–100+ FPS on medium to high settings.
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More demanding AAA games (e.g. Cyberpunk 2077, RDR2) will need medium settings for consistent performance.
🧠 Productivity / General Use:
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Web browsing, Office work, media editing, and light content creation run fine.
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16GB RAM @ 3200MHz is the sweet spot for multitasking today.
🚫 Current Bottlenecks:
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Motherboard: Limited upgrade path (only 2 RAM slots), budget VRM.
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SSD: 250GB fills fast — only 1–2 modern games and OS/apps before space runs out.
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PSU (Raidmax): Risk to system stability and longevity. Poor efficiency and potentially unsafe.
🔼 After Upgrade: Performance Impact
🔁 1. Motherboard (Asus Prime B450M-A II):
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No FPS increase, but enables:
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Upgrade to 32GB RAM easily (4 slots)
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Better BIOS support for Ryzen 5000 series
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More stable power delivery for CPU under load
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More rear I/O ports, possibly better audio, fan headers, etc.
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✅ Quality of life and upgrade flexibility improvement.
💾 2. SSD (512GB NVMe Add-On):
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Loading times cut down in games and OS
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Faster game loading, app launching, file transfers
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OS will feel more responsive when under heavy use or multitasking
✅ Major usability boost, especially for modern games and content creation tools.
⚡ 3. PSU (MSI MAG A500N-H):
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No direct performance gain, but:
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Stable power delivery = fewer crashes/instability
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Safer operation = protects CPU, GPU, motherboard
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Longer hardware lifespan
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✅ Essential for long-term stability and safety.
📊 Overall Performance Comparison
Task | Before | After Upgrades | Difference |
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Gaming (FPS) | ✅ Good | ✅ Same | ⚠️ No FPS gain, but more stability |
Load Times | ❌ Limited by small SSD | ✅ Much better | ⏱ Faster game/app loads |
Multitasking | ⚠️ Good now, limited upgrade path | ✅ Ready for future RAM upgrade | 🔄 Upgrade-friendly |
System Stability | ⚠️ Raidmax PSU risk | ✅ Reliable power | 🔒 Safer for long term |
Upgrade Flexibility | ❌ Limited | ✅ High | 🔧 Add RAM, upgrade CPU later |
🧠 Final Thoughts
These upgrades are smart, budget-friendly quality-of-life improvements:
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Motherboard: More expandability and stability. Good for future RAM upgrades and better BIOS support.
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SSD: Absolutely needed if you’re gaming or using multiple large apps.
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PSU: Huge safety and reliability upgrade. Power supply is critical — cheap units can destroy components over time or during surges.
🔄 Suggested Build After Upgrade:
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Same CPU, GPU, RAM
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New motherboard: Asus Prime B450M-A II
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Storage: Now 250GB + 512GB NVMe = 762GB total
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New PSU: MSI MAG A500N-H
✅ Much more balanced and safer build.
🚀 Next Upgrade Suggestion (Later):
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Add 2x8GB RAM later if needed (for 32GB total)
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Consider a CPU upgrade (Ryzen 5 5600 / 5700X) in the future if you need more power for heavier tasks.
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