What should I upgrade next on my PC?

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RevoltLePetit

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Hey guys, I need help deciding on what would be good to upgrade on my PC. I don't have a definite budget, but I'm sure I don't want to spend more than $300. I want to know what GPU and CPU to upgrade to If I want to play some of the new high end games. Here are my specs:

-Intel Core i3- 3220
-PNY GTX 550 ti
-500 GB WD Caviar Blue
-Asus P8B75-m le Motherboard
-Thermaltake TR2 TR-600 600W ATX12V Power supply
- Coolermaster Storm Case
- 8GB Corsair Vengeance RAM
Like I said, I want to know which GPU I should get along side a CPU. What would be a good combo? Should I get an SSD? New PSU?

Thanks

~Revolt
 
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I used to have an Allied, which I don't see on the list, that was really bad. Would have been tier 5

It ran so hot in the summertime that one hot night just after I shut it down, it set off the smoke detectors.
Transformers and motors get hotter for a few minutes after they shut off, because the fans stop, and the core heat can't get out.

It never died, and I replaced it a year later. Probably ran it 3 years, and still have it, but will never use it in a computer again.
I just couldn't afford anything at the time.
If you don't have to take the chance, I wouldn't.
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Hmmm, I was thinking about getting an R9 270X, which one would be better??
 
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Yea, the powersupply is probably the worst part of my PC. Should really think about getting that out of there. I didn't think about the powersupply when I first made my PC. Now I realized that you can't cheap out on that!
 
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Shiiiiittt... Well what would you consider to be a quick and good replacement??
 
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I think there's a Corsair 600 Watt CX series and I think it's modular too, maybe I should take a look. Would you recommend getting a replacement ASAP??

 
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That scares me, I've had it for approximately a whole year now!

 
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I used to have an Allied, which I don't see on the list, that was really bad. Would have been tier 5

It ran so hot in the summertime that one hot night just after I shut it down, it set off the smoke detectors.
Transformers and motors get hotter for a few minutes after they shut off, because the fans stop, and the core heat can't get out.

It never died, and I replaced it a year later. Probably ran it 3 years, and still have it, but will never use it in a computer again.
I just couldn't afford anything at the time.
If you don't have to take the chance, I wouldn't.
 
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RevoltLePetit

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Dang! That's crazy! Well thanks for the advice and help man. I'll try to find a replacement as soon as I can!
 
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