Need help upgrading computer

Oakiesmokie · Dec 14, 2015

Hello,

I have $500 to spend on upgrades to my computer. Computer is used for gaming, multimedia, and web-browsing.

Current build:

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Any help would be greatly appreciated

firefoxx04 · Dec 14, 2015

What part of your system is not performing well?

I could recommend a new intel cpu and motherboard and easily use up all of your cash but if you are already happy with your current cpu and motherboard then that would be pointless.

Your build looks good. There is nothing missing that you would want unless you can get more specific for us.

toddybody · Dec 14, 2015

You seem like an AMD supporter and listed gaming as your 1st priority... so I'd put your money into an r9 390x:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125804&cm_re=r9_390x-_-14-125-804-_-Product

and ~700w GOLD PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438017&cm_re=gold_psu-_-17-438-017-_-Product

firefoxx04 · Dec 14, 2015

+1 on the PSU. The current EVGA is a good power supply but when you start pushing the power limit you will want to upgrade to something more stable as recommended by toddybody.

Aslanthelion36 · Dec 14, 2015

Get a i5 4590 $185 (amazon) and msi z97 pc mate $85 (amazon) and then a new GPU. R9 380x looks quite good and is $230 also from amazon. This will add up to $500 and you will get a very nice upgrade.

Aslanthelion36 · Dec 14, 2015

If you can add $25 to your budget you can get an i5 4690k and then you will be able to do some overclocking. I currently have the 4690k and z97 pc mate and they are both great.

toddybody · Dec 15, 2015

Aslanthelion36 :

4690K is a great chip...but I think the OP has a good CPU already, would personally opt for a better GPU.

On a side note, I really wish intel would take a note from AMD's playbook (i.e., AM3+) and STOP changing chipsets/pin cfg for *nearly* every CPU generation. I understand Skylake's need to different DIMMs on DDR4...but it's a PITA to need a whole new board for a CPU upgrade, both in cost and time taken to rip everything out again.

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