What should I upgrade on my PC for better gaming performance?
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Is this a new build? My first impression is that you have chosen to go with the older LGA1155 socket in order to save money. If this is not the case it might be a good idea to get some newer hardware.
You haven't listed a motherboard. I'd like you to do so, so I can make sure the socket and VRMs support the CPU.
The CPU is fine, maybe an unusual choice. It is simply the low-power variant of the Core i5-3350. It is sufficient for high-end gaming and I doubt it will bottleneck the 770. Unless you plan on leaving your computer on all the time, then there really is no advantage to getting the low-power version of the CPU, other than the fact that maybe it will save you a couple dollars on your electricity bill.
If you have a bit more money to spend, I would go with the Core i5-3570 as it will offer a bit better performance, and it's a more widely-used CPU. If you plan on overclocking, it is a good idea to go with its 'K' variant, the Core i5-3570K, which has an unlocked multiplier - this makes for easy overclocking. Several friends of mine built their rigs with the 3570K and it performs great.
The 770 is a great card. No problems there. Suggested resolution is 1920x1080. Asus brand GPUs come highly recommended. If not, EVGA and MSI are great too.
Considering the other hardware, 8GB of memory is the perfect sweet spot.
750W is a good amount of wattage, but make sure you are buying a quality unit. The one thing you never want to skimp on is the PSU. Check my signature for the PSU Tier list. Try to get Tier One, or Tier 2 Class A or B if you can afford it.
Windows 7 would not be my choice of OS. Its mainstream support ends in January of next year. Call me crazy but I like Windows 8.1. But, there isn't much difference between the two as far as gaming performance, so, each to their own I guess. Make sure you have a disc drive to install with, I don't see one in your parts list. That is unless if course you are installing via USB.
You haven't listed a motherboard. I'd like you to do so, so I can make sure the socket and VRMs support the CPU.
The CPU is fine, maybe an unusual choice. It is simply the low-power variant of the Core i5-3350. It is sufficient for high-end gaming and I doubt it will bottleneck the 770. Unless you plan on leaving your computer on all the time, then there really is no advantage to getting the low-power version of the CPU, other than the fact that maybe it will save you a couple dollars on your electricity bill.
If you have a bit more money to spend, I would go with the Core i5-3570 as it will offer a bit better performance, and it's a more widely-used CPU. If you plan on overclocking, it is a good idea to go with its 'K' variant, the Core i5-3570K, which has an unlocked multiplier - this makes for easy overclocking. Several friends of mine built their rigs with the 3570K and it performs great.
The 770 is a great card. No problems there. Suggested resolution is 1920x1080. Asus brand GPUs come highly recommended. If not, EVGA and MSI are great too.
Considering the other hardware, 8GB of memory is the perfect sweet spot.
750W is a good amount of wattage, but make sure you are buying a quality unit. The one thing you never want to skimp on is the PSU. Check my signature for the PSU Tier list. Try to get Tier One, or Tier 2 Class A or B if you can afford it.
Windows 7 would not be my choice of OS. Its mainstream support ends in January of next year. Call me crazy but I like Windows 8.1. But, there isn't much difference between the two as far as gaming performance, so, each to their own I guess. Make sure you have a disc drive to install with, I don't see one in your parts list. That is unless if course you are installing via USB.
Asus CM6330_CM6630_CM6730_CM6830_M11AA-8
This the name of the motherboard I have.
I have upgraded the powersupply and the graphic card to what I wrote.
I dont plan on leaving my computer on all the time.
So you suggest that I should upgrade my CPU?
This the name of the motherboard I have.
I have upgraded the powersupply and the graphic card to what I wrote.
I dont plan on leaving my computer on all the time.
So you suggest that I should upgrade my CPU?
jazzy663
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Alright, so this is something you already have. You didn't specify. An Asus prebuilt, it looks like.
As far as upgrading, you could upgrade anything, really. I can't really 'suggest' any upgrades to the CPU though, because even the best gaming CPU you could put in that board, Core i7-3770 (or its 'K' variant) wouldn't be worth the price. The 3350P is sufficient and will be sufficient for a couple years yet.
You could if you wanted to. But it really would be a waste of money.
The same goes for the GPU - the 770 is as I said a great card, even for 1080p, and it puts up a darn good fight at 2560x1440. You could upgrade to a GTX 970 which will likely get you a better framerate at higher resolutions, but it's still probably not worth the price. The 770 is more than capable of running today's games.
As far as memory, it's hard to find information on that motherboard, so I don't know what the maximum memory is. You really wouldn't benefit from a memory upgrade anyway. As I said, 8GB is the sweet spot for gaming.
I have to be honest - since this is not a new build I really don't recommend upgrading anything. Save your money for a new build in the future.
If you're really looking to upgrade something, you might consider purchasing an SSD (assuming you don't already have one) and making it your boot drive. It will dramatically improve startup/shutdown times. But, that's about it - I can't speak from personal experience, but I don't think it'll do anything for you gaming-wise, save perhaps decrease load times.
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