Upgrading my computer due to low FPS

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Deedi

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This is my first time making a post like this, english is not my native language and I I am not the sharpest on computers. But, I want to improve my computer somehow by upgrading something to improve my VERY low FPS in games like Rift and so on. Bouncing between 2 FPS in crowded places and 50 in empty places with no action is something I hope to get away from.
I have been reading multiple posts saying different stuff about upgrading video cards, motherboard, CPU, RAM but nothing really just told me "this is what you need to do".
My computer is mainly original parts with the exception being PSU and Video Card.

CPU - AMD Athlon II X2 215
Graphics - GeForce GTX 460
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 215
Motherboard: PEGATRON CORPORATION Narra6 chpset MCP61
RAM: 4GB DDR3 2009 mhz (2x2GB)

I'm lacking knowledge of what to get so any help would be greatful.
 
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n1ghtr4v3n

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how much are you willing to invest in here mate ? it depends a lot what you can do with it... depending on your budget... we can even offer you a whole new system starting from 300$ (approximately in US market)

it seems like your cpu/mobo should be replaced 1st
then the gpu
then the memories (if they dont match the new mobo)
then the psu if its not enough for new parts etc....

the list goes on like this....
 
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dalmvern

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You need a complete overhaul of your computer. The AMD Athlon dual core processor is weak in games and the GTX 460 is definitely lagging behind current games.

Do you want to build a new computer? If so, fill out the questionaire here http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/353572-31-build-upgrade-advice and repost. There are plenty of people who can help you to pick parts and suggest ideas.

You might also want to look into prebuilt systems or buying custom from somewhere like dell.com.
 
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The first thing that has to go is the CPU, so motherboard too. Next step would be to upgrade the GPU.

Your CPU is very slow and it is only dual core. AMD makes some great Quad core CPUs. (FX-6300) and AMD supported motherboards can be found for a good price. I say upgrade the CPU n motherboard for sure.
 
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n1ghtr4v3n

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here is a 300$ solution for your problem, from my point of view.
it can be worked on it, depending on your budget and needs

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI 760GM-E51 (FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7750 2GB Video Card ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $314.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-16 08:50 EDT-0400)
 
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sincreator

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Your motherboard supports 95w x4 Phenom II/Athlon II chips. http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/pegatron-corporation-narra6-motherboard-6-01-specs/

This may be the best chip your motherboard can support that is still available, but the x4 960t PHII is also 95w and may work as well. http://ncix.com/products/?sku=53854&vpn=ADX640WFGMBOX&manufacture=AMD I really couldn't find an complete/official list of supported cpus for that motherboard, sorry. If you were to go for the 960t I highly recommend finding out if it is supported. Most likely you will need a bios update as well for it to work properly or at all though.

If you do go this route with just a cpu, then you may only want to go to a gtx660/650ti boost, or a HD7850 for your video card. Anything higher and you will most likely run into bottlenecks from your cpu in certain games.

These upgrades would save you alot of money and would give you a decent performance increase, but I agree with the guys saying to upgrade CPU+MOBO+GPU. All depends on your budget....

EDIT: What is your PSU? Watts and manufacturer. You said that it isn't the original PSU, but did not let us know what it is. :)
 
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I wouldn't recommend him on buying a pc from Dell..... That is going to cause him even more trouble. Best is to build one himself, but as others mentioned, we need to know his budget.

- Fastreaction

 
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aatje92

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i would updgrade the psu first
 
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Good point. Edited first post.
 
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dalmvern

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Different options for different people, I always recommend building it yourself, but with the lack of information in his original post (i.e. budget) I threw that option out there.
 
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Yeah! Something equal to 300$ is my budget. Your budget plan sounded really great, gonna have to look into it a bit more!

Ohh sry, my PSU is a Corsair GS700
 
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Have you build your first ORIGINAL PC, or you purchased from Dell or HP or EMAchines or similar? if it is purchased PC, what is the model? Since your budget is very small more info is required.
 
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aatje92

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PSU is good then, go along the upgrade path you like.
 
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