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So basically, I've spend a long time thinking about upgrading my PC.

I first though to get a new motherboard and get Intel i5.

I have an AMD motherboard with an OEM windows so really, i can't be bothered to get a new motherboard as my windows will be gone so i thought, why not just get a new CPU from AMD and a new graphics card. Is this a good idea?

Would this be the best CPU to get?:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009O7YUF6/ref=gno_cart_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Also the GPU i was thinking of getting is this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NFFAW50/ref=gno_cart_title_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Do you think this is fine?

Also this is my whole PC summary.

Mainboard : ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. A88XM-A
Chipset : AMD A55/A60M FCH
Processor : AMD A18 6600K @ 7800 MHz (max : 8064)
Physical Memory : 8192 MB
Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Hard Disk : Western Digital WD10 EZEX-00BN5A0 SATA Disk Device (1000GB)
DVD-Rom Drive : Toshiba-Samsung CDDVDW SH-224DB
Monitor Type : Samsung SAMSUNG - 32 inches
Monitor Type : Samsung S22D300 - 22 inches
Network Card : Realtek Semiconductor RTL8168/8111 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Operating System : Windows 7 Professional Professional Media Center 6.01.7601 Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
DirectX : Version 11.00
Windows Performance Index : 5.9 on 7.9
600w power supply.

I have around £300 to spend.

Thank you so much if you decide to help me out.
 
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Get the Gtx 970 you linked, it's a good card and will help game performance even with that cpu. Then start saving for new mobo/cpu/ram and operating system. Don't waste money upgrading on that old socket, your maxing it out pretty much.

Edit: There are slightly cheaper gtx 970's on amazon.uk
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Get the Gtx 970 you linked, it's a good card and will help game performance even with that cpu. Then start saving for new mobo/cpu/ram and operating system. Don't waste money upgrading on that old socket, your maxing it out pretty much.

Edit: There are slightly cheaper gtx 970's on amazon.uk
 
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Thanks Andy, that's what i've been wanting to hear lol.

Can you help me with a like a some sort of list for me to buy for the new mobo/cpu/ram and os?

Links from amazon would be amazing!
 
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Okay nice.

I will be getting this then:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-3-50GHz-Graphics-Technology-Socket/dp/B00K5J2252/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1428700590&sr=8-2&keywords=i5-4690k

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-Z97P-D3-LGA1150-Motherboard-USB3-0/dp/B00K9R1OCW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428700617&sr=8-1&keywords=z97+motherboard

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9-Vengeance-Performance-Desktop/dp/B004CRSM4I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428700642&sr=8-1&keywords=ddr3+1600mhz+2x4gb+ram

Last final thing, do you think i should get a cheaper GPU? Would help me get the rest a big quicker. One that's just as good though, if you have any recommendations?
 
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That is the wrong processor. You want the i5-4690K (unlocked for overclocking)
If you aren't willing to do a bit of overclocking, go with the i5-4460 and the h97 motherboard.

If you go with the unlocked cpu, you will want to overclock it. I would add a better cooler. Let me get you amazon.uk links.
 
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For your GPU it depends on your future needs.
Are you staying on a 1080p monitor?
Do you plan to buy a Virtual reality headset?
The r9 280x is an awesome buy right now. You can find around the same price as a gtx 960 but it out performs it by quite a bit. This is enough for 1080p gaming on high settings with good fps.
 
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Sorry, I changed my recommendation. Put more money into the video card, less into the cpu.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£144.00 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£60.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill AEGIS 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£61.15 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (£255.00 @ Aria PC)
Total: £521.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-10 22:40 BST+0100

This is the best bang for the buck for gaming. Graphics card is what matters, I got side tracked in whether you should go i5-4460 vs i5-4690k. However for the money you save, it almost pays for a gtx 970.

 
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7 is a waste if you mostly care about gaming. Anyone on TomsHardware will tell you the same. Only difference between i5 and i7 is, a little bit of cache, 100mhz, and hyper threading. Hyper threading splits the 4 cores into 8 virtual cores. It does very little for performance except in certain rendering tools that take advantage of all those virtual cores. 99% of all games only use max 4 cores. Only one I know that could use more was the new wolfenstien.

Windows 8.1 if you want to game, I hated windows 8. 8.1 with classic shell and the charms menu/active corners disabled feels just like windows 7. 8.1 has performance upgrades, and microsoft says anyone who owns a legit copy of 8 or 8.1 gets windows 10 for free.

Gtx 970 will max out everything on ultra at 1080p and easily stay above 60-70fps. If you want like 100fps turn down AA(Anti-Aliasing)

That build will play GTA 5 as well as anything out there.
 
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