Need help making a list of what to upgrade on my PC next.

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kellogg44

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Hi I am trying to find out what to upgrade on my current build to get the best gaming performance out of it. I need a list from cheapest to most expensive so I can determine priority. My current build is as follows.

Motherboard
Chipset
AMD 760G

CPU
CPU Type
AMD FX-Series
CPU Speed
FX-6300 (3.50GHz)
L2 Cache Per CPU
6MB
L3 Cache Per CPU
8MB
CPU Socket Type
AM3+
CPU Main Features
64 bit 6-Core Processor

Graphics
GPU/VGA Type
NVIDIA GeForce GT 720 1 GB

Memory
Memory Capacity
8GB DDR3
Memory Speed
DDR3 1333
Memory Spec
4GB x 2
Memory Slot (Total)
2
Memory Slot (Available)
0
Maximum Memory Supported
16GB

Hard Drive
HDD
500GB
HDD Interface
SATA II
HDD RPM
7200rpm

Also as a side note I was curious if it was possible to upgrade the USB 2.0's to 3.0's. Thank you for any help you can give, it is much appreciated : ).
 
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sammy sung
Depending on budget, you could upgrade either the processor, GPU and RAM. Or make a significant processor upgrade, mobo, ram and GPU.

The RAM isn't exactly needed, just something you might want to consider. The small performance gains in terms of frames between 1333mhz and 1866 or 2133 are small, but they're there. You could make a jump from the 6300 fx to an 8320 if you plan to overclock. Otherwise go with the 8350 as it's binned higher allowing for a better stock speed.

But honestly these processors are starting to feel their age, and I wouldn't personally invest in them. I'd replace your motherboard with a z97 and go with either an i5-4690K or 4790K depending on budget and the full extent of your tasks. It'd actually feel like a...
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You can get a usb 3 add in card for your system if you want, but you cannot upgrade them as the hardware is different. Your graphics card would make an excellent addition to my dust pile in the corner, I have 9 year old graphics cards that might outperform it.
 
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Depending on budget, you could upgrade either the processor, GPU and RAM. Or make a significant processor upgrade, mobo, ram and GPU.

The RAM isn't exactly needed, just something you might want to consider. The small performance gains in terms of frames between 1333mhz and 1866 or 2133 are small, but they're there. You could make a jump from the 6300 fx to an 8320 if you plan to overclock. Otherwise go with the 8350 as it's binned higher allowing for a better stock speed.

But honestly these processors are starting to feel their age, and I wouldn't personally invest in them. I'd replace your motherboard with a z97 and go with either an i5-4690K or 4790K depending on budget and the full extent of your tasks. It'd actually feel like a real upgrade with some longevity.

As far as graphics go you could just do something simple. If you have budget enough for it, of course a GTX 970 would be optimal. But if you're sitting tighter at the moment, I'd wait a week or so and get a GTX 960 when it releases. It'll be the cardinal 1080p card for quite a while, until a possible 960ti release.
 
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geofelt

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What is your budget?

I would expect that a GTX750ti would give you a nice boost for about $130.

Regardless,

To help clarify your CPU/GPU options, run these two tests:

a) Run your games, but lower your resolution and eye candy.
If your FPS increases, it indicates that your cpu is strong enough to drive a better graphics configuration.
If your FPS stays the same, you are likely more cpu limited.

b) Limit your cpu, either by reducing the OC, or, in windows power management, limit the maximum cpu% to something like 70%.
Go to control panel/power options/change plan settings/change advanced power settings/processor power management/maximum processor state/
This will simulate what a lack of cpu power will do.
Conversely what a 30% improvement in core speed might do.

You could also experiment with removing one core. You can do this in the windows msconfig boot advanced options option. set the number of processors to less than you have.
This will tell you how sensitive your games are to the benefits of many cores.

If your FPS drops significantly, it is an indicator that your cpu is the limiting factor, and a cpu upgrade is in order.

It is possible that both tests are positive, indicating that you have a well balanced system, and both cpu and gpu need to be upgraded to get better gaming FPS.
 
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