Want to upgrade my computer to be more gaming oriented.

anactualaccount · Apr 21, 2014

Hi, I'm looking aat upgrading my computer and would like some input on which parts should be replaced. I have a budget of around $300 to replace what is necessary to make my computer more mid-ranged for gaming and streaming on twitch.tv.

Thanks.

Specs:
Processor: Intel i5 3550
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-VLX
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB (2x4)
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 500GB
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB
GPU: Asus Radeon 7790 1GB
Case: Corsair 200R
Power supply: thermaltake 600w something

RazerZ · Apr 21, 2014

An R9 280x or gtx 770 would be the best upgrade gaming wise. The GTX 770 is a bit better than the 280x in most cases and is $20 more.

Darth Rache · Apr 21, 2014

I would get this http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n7602gd5oc 239.99(240.00) and get a better Power supply ASAP! Like this http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m 64.99

Danbuscus25 · Apr 21, 2014

well, i would get http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280xgaming3g IF your current psu is decent, do you know anything else about it? if its kinda cruddy, then i would get an XFX 550 watt psu and a gtx 760.

Darth Rache · Apr 21, 2014

Danbuscus25 :

He is running a Thermal Take....Dun Dun Dun.

numanator · Apr 21, 2014

Your build looks decent as it is, probably could use a GPU upgrade. for $250 you could get a gtx 760 2gb since you are probably being held back by your VRAM. The 760 will play most games at ultra and the most intensive ones at high settings. If you can swing another $50 you can grab the gtx 770 which can play pretty much everything at ultra 1080p.

Also, some of the thermaltake PSUs are not great quality so double check which one you have and maybe let us know how many amps there are on the 12v rail (take a picture of the side panel and post it on imgur.com, then post link here).

anactualaccount · Apr 21, 2014

here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153166 is the power supply, from what I have heard it is in my best interest to replace it, but what to?

Danbuscus25 · Apr 21, 2014

thermaltake has some good psu, such as the toughpower series above 600 watts, and below 600watts is tier 3 which is still ok.

RazerZ · Apr 21, 2014

anactualaccount :

Yes, that is basically the lowest tier psu and is not recommended for a gaming system. You would need to upgrade it to a decent 650W PSU, such as the Antec HCG series or XFX.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 21, 2014

oh, yes replace it asap and get the xfx 550 watt for $50 and gtx 760 for $250.

RazerZ · Apr 21, 2014

Danbuscus25 :

This isn't toughpower this is the TR-2 series, a tier five psu.

Darth Rache · Apr 21, 2014

yes get rid of it!!!!!!ASAP

Danbuscus25 · Apr 21, 2014

i know, i didnt see that untill after i posted.

anactualaccount · Apr 21, 2014

So I think I am going to go with these upgrades: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130933 and for PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207014.

Thanks all who help are these ^^^ good decisions?

Darth Rache · Apr 21, 2014

anactualaccount :

Yes, go for it.

Danbuscus25 · Apr 21, 2014

yes, that is a great choice.

numanator · Apr 21, 2014

Wow, can't believe that junk is selling for $45 when you can get an xfx psu for like $60

I would get this psu:

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99

Edit: the XFX core is even better, go for it.

RazerZ · Apr 21, 2014

Get these two it's a better deal for the price:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($244.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower Classic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $319.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-21 17:24 EDT-0400)

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