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June 4, 2014 6:15:59 PM

Hello everyone,

I don't typically use forums but Tom's hardware was a great resource for when I built my computer.

Currently I'm looking to upgrade parts; I've recently bought my external peripherals and now I'm going back into upgrading internally.

Specs:

Motherboard - Asus M5A97 R2.0
CPU - AMD Phenom 965 Black Edition X4 (3.4ghz)
Memory - 8gbs of Corsair XMS3
CPU Cooler - Corsiar H60 74.4
Storage - Kingston 120gb SSD & Seagate Barracude 1TB 7200RPM
Video Card - MSI R7850 Twin Frozr 2GBD5
Case - Corsair 330R ATX Mid Tower
PowerSupply - Corsair CX600M
Optical Drive - Some thing I bought...but I don't even use CDs anymore to be honest.
OS - Windows 8.1


I'm looking to upgrade my video card soon and same for my CPU and motherboard.
I will of course take recommendations but I do have a budget: 0 - $200 (I guess its not much) And I don't want something on the high end, I want to be future proof..not future broke lol
But I feel like my CPU and video card are falling behind.

Any recommendations are welcome and any advice is surely needed.

Thank you :) 

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June 4, 2014 6:36:36 PM

There's really no reason to upgrade that if you either only have a $200 budget.
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June 4, 2014 6:43:46 PM

The best upgrade for you right now is to get a FX-8320 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009O7YU56 but that doesn't leave any room for a motherboard right now. Your current board will suffice until you can afford a Sabertooth or something.
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June 25, 2014 4:40:10 PM

BerganTead1 said:
The best upgrade for you right now is to get a FX-8320 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009O7YU56 but that doesn't leave any room for a motherboard right now. Your current board will suffice until you can afford a Sabertooth or something.


Yah I was looking into saving for a Crosshair Formula or a Sabertooth. Saving the Graphics Card for last.
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June 27, 2014 1:12:22 PM

Novarth said:
BerganTead1 said:
The best upgrade for you right now is to get a FX-8320 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009O7YU56 but that doesn't leave any room for a motherboard right now. Your current board will suffice until you can afford a Sabertooth or something.


Yah I was looking into saving for a Crosshair Formula or a Sabertooth. Saving the Graphics Card for last.
Thanks


My pleasure.
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