This is my current build http://. I need help deciding what to upgrade first! I can either get a new CPU and MOBO, I was thinking a i5 4690 with a decent 1150 MOBO. Or i could get a new GPU, I was thinking a GTX 970. If i get the GPU will my PSU have enough power to run the 970? What do you think would benefit my gaming most? Games i like to play: Witcher 3, BF4, Skyrim, Oblivion, COD series, GTA V, and any new AAA games to come out. Any opinions and suggestions are much appreciated!
Upgrading Gaming pc with 500$ budget!
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Go for 4690k with gigabyte gaming 5 mobo, u can even do microatx one if u don't plan on sli, and 970. It'll run u 600 but we'll worth it. U can always go down to 4460 locked cpu and h97 mobo, that will save u 100 bucks
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SSD, an FX 8370, and a better PSU. Below are the ones I suggest:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8370 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($194.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.88 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($102.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $385.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-01 18:01 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD FX-8370 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($194.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.88 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($102.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $385.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-01 18:01 EDT-0400
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They don't get that hot if you don't OC em. And lets get real here, the 970 board won't OC this 8370 far at all.
Stop being a fanboy and be honest with the OP. The SSD is more important than a fanboy's opinion.
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