Want to upgrade my PC

roronoazoro

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Hello there guys im looking to upgrade my CPU on my computer but i dont understand much about this stuff so i need ur help. My current CPU is FX 6100 and my motherboard is Angelica (Gotta love Hp, yes i suck). I think my graphics card i think its ok, a GTX 660 ti. a friend of mine recommended me this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899 and this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157369. are these ok?
 
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Also, will the new card physically fit into your HP case? (get a tape measure to see what will fit...)
NOTE: is you have a tiny case, get a new one, they are fairly cheap and you can easily move all your Old hardware into the new case in a few minutes...

To upgrade from a GTX 660Ti:

- GTX 760
- GTX 770
or GTX 780

Depends on your budget....

Go with a Corsair, Antec, or Seasonic power supply. Size, 600--650watts. This powersupply will support ANY of those cards:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028 (sometimes on sale under $40)

This one is better: (and, on-sale now...)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005

M0j0jojo

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What is your budget?
 

jb6684

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If you want improved games, you JUST need a faster GPU..... (and a powersupply big enough to support it. What power supply is in that HP????? )

If you upgrade your motherboard & CPU, you WILL need a new copy of Windows 7 Period (it is keyed to your HP motherboard). The Intel CPU you link to is the fastest gaming CPU on the market, but, it will not improve your games more than maybe 10--15%.....
 

jb6684

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Also, will the new card physically fit into your HP case? (get a tape measure to see what will fit...)
NOTE: is you have a tiny case, get a new one, they are fairly cheap and you can easily move all your Old hardware into the new case in a few minutes...

To upgrade from a GTX 660Ti:

- GTX 760
- GTX 770
or GTX 780

Depends on your budget....

Go with a Corsair, Antec, or Seasonic power supply. Size, 600--650watts. This powersupply will support ANY of those cards:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028 (sometimes on sale under $40)

This one is better: (and, on-sale now...)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139005
 
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roronoazoro

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Thank you so much for the replys guys, about the windows license i got on my 1tb hard drive windows 7, cant i just leave it be like that? Or New Motherboard means new Windows? Thanks again guys. Can you guys recommend me a case? :)
 

jb6684

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If you change your motherboard/CPU you will HAVE to buy a new copy of Windows 7 / 8....

Some folks doubt the 6100 if fast enough, so, just get the power supply and graphics card....... try it out, IF it's fast enough for you, you're done. If not, you can upgrade CPU/Motherboard & Windows. You won't waste anything.

The new CPU may get you more FPS, but, no where near the increase in FPS that a simple GPU upgrade does....