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Pcbuilder123

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Hi! I just got a new GPU and want to know what part to upgrade next.

Fx4300 (with stock cooler)
Ga78lmt-usb3
8gb ddr3 1333
2tb Seagate green
Rosewill ranger m
Cx430 v2 (32amps on 12v rail)
Optical drive
Microsoft sidewinder x4
standard old dell mouse
1680x1050 22inch dell monitor
Some crappy mouse pad that slides around
Wireless 360 receiver for slow paced games
HD 7770 Asus dcu2 2gb gddr5
(I got the GPU as my 14th bday present which is in late June but I might be able to get something under
30osh dollars)
 
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For the price of a H60 VS a air cooled aftermarket i'd go with that. That way when he does get a FX-8350 he can use it on that.

But yea If that was my pc I would do as Kjuuliiclv said. Get a new PSU first. You def need some more power than 430 with that video card. Pretty sure it requires at least a 500w PSU. don't want to be pushing your PSU...
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Pcbuilder123

Pcbuilder123

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Yup, I went for am3+ instead of fm2+ for this reason. I was thinking to actually improve my expire com wouldn't it smart to go for a new CPU cooler or a mouse, and maybe a new monitor in December. CPU cooler or mouse? Pc is noisy because of the cooler, but the mouse isn't too comfortable
 
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lanadekat

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Isn't that a bit overkill for the cpu?
I got that cooler with an i7-4770k ...
I think upgrading cpu will be better

@ OP
It's a bit personal, if you think the pc is fast enough buy a new mouse/mousepad/headset/keyboard/...
But if you think you're pc isn't fast enough you should invest in pc parts.
 
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For the price of a H60 VS a air cooled aftermarket i'd go with that. That way when he does get a FX-8350 he can use it on that.

But yea If that was my pc I would do as Kjuuliiclv said. Get a new PSU first. You def need some more power than 430 with that video card. Pretty sure it requires at least a 500w PSU. don't want to be pushing your PSU and blow everything else. The CPU you can get by with. If the fan is noisey and if its the stock cooler you could just go out and buy a new quiter fan that will fit it.
 
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