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Hi, this is my first time posting on Tom's so sorry if this is really bad 
When i was younger, my parents got me a gaming PC, but about 4 years have passed, and its just not cutting it. Right now, i will get around 20-30 FPS at 1080p on minimum graphics on BF4, in the training ground. It is unplayable on multiplayer. Most games i play, i will be lucky if i get 30 FPS on minimum graphics. I really want to start a Youtube channel, and start streaming on Twitch, but i cant with this computer (i get 10 FPS recording Minecraft on lowest settings).
My PC specs are:
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 @3.40GHz
GPU: Radeon HD 5670 Sapphire 1GB GDDR5
RAM: 16GB (I will get better details soon)
MOBO: (this is what it says on the box) Asus M4A79XTD EVO
PSU: CoolerMaster eXtreme Power Plus 550W
CASE: NZXT Hades Crafted Series HADE-001BK Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower
My Keyboard, Mouse, Screen etc.
MOUSE: GX GAMING GILA
KEYBOARD: Some staples keyboard my friend gave me after i spilt water on my Roccat Isku
SCREEN: Gateway FHX2402L BID 24" LED Monitor
HEADPHONES: Corsair Vengeance 1500
So as you can see, some parts of my computer are not the best. So what im asking, is if i should sell it and buy a whole new computer? or just get upgrades. I will want it to be affordable, (i dont have exact budget yet) and be able to run games at 1080p at 60FPS whilst recording, on around medium - high graphics. Same with Twitch streaming. I will want the GPU to be Nvidia (for Shadowplay recording), and the CPU to be Intel (unless there is a really good reason). Also, i will want 2 monitors, so any suggestions on a second? I will need a new keyboard as well. I will also like to ditch the GX GILA because it has that stupid mouse sensitivity button ontop of it, and i keep pressing it when im playing games. Also, would i need a new headset with a better mic? I don't really know how good the quality is on mine. Also, would Shadowplay be a smart choice? or would i be better off with Dxtory. I dont really want to buy a capture card, because they are just so expensive. The same friend who gave me the replacement keyboard also gave me his old GPU to see if it was better than mine, but it wasn't. He still let me keep it though. It's a XFX GeForce GTX 285 GX285NZDFF 1GB 512-Bit GDDR3. VERY old. Also, if i would be replacing the case, look for one that has very good air flow, is cheap, and looks nice.
Well, sorry for this probably horrible post, and thanks for reading, and thanks in advance for advice!
When i was younger, my parents got me a gaming PC, but about 4 years have passed, and its just not cutting it. Right now, i will get around 20-30 FPS at 1080p on minimum graphics on BF4, in the training ground. It is unplayable on multiplayer. Most games i play, i will be lucky if i get 30 FPS on minimum graphics. I really want to start a Youtube channel, and start streaming on Twitch, but i cant with this computer (i get 10 FPS recording Minecraft on lowest settings).
My PC specs are:
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 @3.40GHz
GPU: Radeon HD 5670 Sapphire 1GB GDDR5
RAM: 16GB (I will get better details soon)
MOBO: (this is what it says on the box) Asus M4A79XTD EVO
PSU: CoolerMaster eXtreme Power Plus 550W
CASE: NZXT Hades Crafted Series HADE-001BK Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower
My Keyboard, Mouse, Screen etc.
MOUSE: GX GAMING GILA
KEYBOARD: Some staples keyboard my friend gave me after i spilt water on my Roccat Isku
SCREEN: Gateway FHX2402L BID 24" LED Monitor
HEADPHONES: Corsair Vengeance 1500
So as you can see, some parts of my computer are not the best. So what im asking, is if i should sell it and buy a whole new computer? or just get upgrades. I will want it to be affordable, (i dont have exact budget yet) and be able to run games at 1080p at 60FPS whilst recording, on around medium - high graphics. Same with Twitch streaming. I will want the GPU to be Nvidia (for Shadowplay recording), and the CPU to be Intel (unless there is a really good reason). Also, i will want 2 monitors, so any suggestions on a second? I will need a new keyboard as well. I will also like to ditch the GX GILA because it has that stupid mouse sensitivity button ontop of it, and i keep pressing it when im playing games. Also, would i need a new headset with a better mic? I don't really know how good the quality is on mine. Also, would Shadowplay be a smart choice? or would i be better off with Dxtory. I dont really want to buy a capture card, because they are just so expensive. The same friend who gave me the replacement keyboard also gave me his old GPU to see if it was better than mine, but it wasn't. He still let me keep it though. It's a XFX GeForce GTX 285 GX285NZDFF 1GB 512-Bit GDDR3. VERY old. Also, if i would be replacing the case, look for one that has very good air flow, is cheap, and looks nice.
Well, sorry for this probably horrible post, and thanks for reading, and thanks in advance for advice!
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