Looking for some help on low budget Upgrades(my rigs specs inside)

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lokogar420

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So basically, with al lthe newer games about to be coming out, i want to keep up, i've made a few easier upgrades, but am terrible at finding out incompatibilities, and all that stuff, my main concern is upgrading my CPU, then my GPU, ive upgraded my gpu once from a hd 5750 to a hd 6850 and from a 300w Power supply, to a 600w.






Gateway

DX Series
Model
DX4320-19


Processor
AMD Phenom II X6 1035T(2.6GHz)
Processor Main Features
64 bit Six-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor
6 x 512KB L2 Cache

Memory
8GB DDR3 1333

Hard Drive
1.5TB SATA

Optical Drive 1
16X DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Drive

Graphics
Xfx Radeon 6850

Audio
Sound card - Integrated

Ethernet
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN

Wireless Card
802.11b/g/n Wireless

Power Supply
600W


Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Motherboard
Chipset
AMD 880G

CPU
CPU Type
Phenom II X6
CPU Speed
1035T(2.6GHz)
L2 Cache Per CPU
6 x 512KB
L3 Cache Per CPU
6MB
CPU Socket Type
AM3
CPU Main Features
64 bit Six-Core Processor

Memory
Memory Capacity
8GB DDR3
Memory Speed
DDR3 1333
Form Factor
DIMM 240-pin
Memory Spec
2GB x 4
Memory Slot (Total)
4
Memory Slot (Available)
0

Hard Drive
HDD Capacity
1.5TB
HDD Interface
SATA
HDD Spec
Green Product - variable RPM

Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type
DVD Super Multi
Optical Drive Spec
16X DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Drive
Write Max: 16X DVD±R, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 8X DVD ±R DL, 5X DVD-RAM, 48X CD-R, 32X CD-RW
Read Max: 16X DVD-ROM, 40X CD-ROM

Communications
LAN Chipset
Integrated
LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN
802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN



Expansion
PCI Slots (Available/Total)
(0/1) PCI Express x16
(1/2) PCI Express x1
(1/1) PCI
 
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Onus
What is the "600W" PSU? Assuming it is something decent, of the single upgrades you could make you'd probably get the most benefit from something like a GTX760.
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its a coolermaster, and im just kinda scared the 2.6 cpu is gonna make the new gpu bottleneck.
Would a gtx760 even be compatible with my motherboard?
sorry for being a mega noob heh :D
and thank you so much for the reply
 
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CM? Oh no, if it is an "extreme" anything, it is BAD; overrated, inefficient, and dangerous to attached components: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cooler-Master-eXtreme-Power-Plus-600-W-Power-Supply-Review/1034/9
I would not attach a graphics card any more demanding than the one you have now, until you replace the PSU. A Seasonic-built XFX or Superflower-built Rosewill Capstone are likely your best choices on a budget. The modular Corsair CX line is also good, but not the non-modular ones. Although CWT builds them all for Corsair, the non-modular ones use some inferior Samxon capacitors that don't like heat and have a reputation for early failure. The modular ones use all-Japanese capacitors, and are fine.
 
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hey man, so assuming i do get a better psu, what cpu would you recommend me getting with the gtx 760
and keeping in mind, i'm not trying to upgrade my mother board atm, because i dont want to go through the stress of reassembling the whole thing.
 
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Anyways this upgrade should be good enough for you. I mean your CPU still is just a little less than the FX 6300 which is a very good CPU, so just upgrade the graphics card other than that everything looks fine to me.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $169.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-11 01:09 EDT-0400)

I hope this helps.
 
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see, but right now currently i can run bf3 on near ultra settings 30-50fps, but in games like arma 2 or dayz mod i get 15-20 fps. and most games coming out currently are requiring at least 2.6ghz or higher, being the main reason i want to upgrade the cpu.
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w511/lokogar420/Screencap_zps3b0a3a95.png
 
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You already have the best processor for that motherboard. There is no way in which it can be upgraded more.

You would need to get new Motherboard + CPU

But for real gaming you would need to upgrade your GPU too.

So for 350 dollars. This is the best upgrade you can do right now.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $348.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-11 01:59 EDT-0400)
 
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Another thing to remember, if you replace your motherboard, you'll need a new copy of Windows. The OEM version that came with your Gateway will not install on another system. That's another $80 right there.
You have DDR3 RAM, so you could re-use that.
 
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