Pimp my A10-5800k

GrahamCraqqa

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I have had an A10-5800k setup for about 2 years and was thinking about throwing up $600 or so to 'pimp it out'.

To give a little clarification, I have an out of date (but perfectly fine) 600w power supply, 2x4GB gskill ram (2400), ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+. No graphics card, and stock fan atm, will soon get a 212 evo fan & 1tb wd black. Not really sure if my mobo is capable of good overclocking btw.

It is to my understanding that bottleneck is not much of a big deal compared to spending an extra $300 on a 4670k & mobo, but if you seriously think that would be better off, then I am up for suggestion. My goal for this is to get as much performance boost as possible with the amount of money I'm willing to put in.

My main use for the computer would be to play high end games at max or close to max settings. Sorry for being very picky, but I am just trying to get the most bang for my buck. Also, if another $100 is needed for a psu, then I am willing to spend if it's really needed.
 
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am not sure what parts you want to replace, but you can end up with these to add to the system.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($383.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $541.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-18 22:12 EDT-0400

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SamiSC

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am not sure what parts you want to replace, but you can end up with these to add to the system.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($383.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $541.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-18 22:12 EDT-0400

and later on get a cpu/mobo, btw what psu do you have now
 
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GrahamCraqqa

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It's called a coolmax, fairly old. Would it be smart if I invest into a 750w for later down the road if I want to crossfire a 290?
 

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then definatly change the power supply, seasonic, antec, xfx and evga have good power supplies.

to crossfire 290 it would be better to go with a 850W like this one, top quality
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20850xr

but it would be better to get a cpu/mobo later on, but yes if you could push for the 850W now, it would be wise.
 

GrahamCraqqa

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Thanks for the quick help