Help upgrading my PC!

Ksbland09

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I built my first PC about two years ago and I feel its time for an upgrade. I want a budget Workstation/Gaming rig that will close to Max out all the upcoming next generation titles at 1080p with good fps. I also want to use it for and decent amount of Photoshop, Adobe Flash, and some light video rendering. I'm also plan to use a Cintiq soon if that helps. I'm really want to switch out components rather than gutting and replacing everything. I'm willing to overclock or whatever you guys suggest I do. I really don't want the upgrades to go over $600. Thanks!

My Current Build.....

CPU: FX 6300 (Stock Cooler)
Motherboard: GA 78lmt usb3
Ram: Gskill Ripjaws 8gb (2 x 4gb)
PSU: Corsair CX600
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 500gb 7200rpm
GPU: Gigabyte HD 7850 1gb
Case: Corsair 350D
 
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I'd advocate the upgrade priority to Graphics card, Aftermarket Cooler and SSD. Also, this monitor is a luxury, but it is so good at 144hz. Only get if you're upgrading your graphics card and have money to blow.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card...

siked

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All I would do is upgrade your graphic card and maybe a bigger hard drive/ssd. But a graphics card is where you'll get the biggest bang for buck in playing games
 

huskersforever

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I'd advocate the upgrade priority to Graphics card, Aftermarket Cooler and SSD. Also, this monitor is a luxury, but it is so good at 144hz. Only get if you're upgrading your graphics card and have money to blow.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($264.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $614.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-06 23:19 EDT-0400)
 
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Ksbland09

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Thank you so much!!!