Computer upgrade ideas

GregLewis

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Apr 18, 2015
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So I built my PC nearly 3 years ago, and having only upgraded the motherboard and CPU in that time I feel that I need to do something else to it as its starting to get behind now. It currently has:

i5 4670K @ 3.4Ghz (Stock cooler)
MSI Z87-G55
HD 7790 1GB (this is the main issue)
2x 4GB Kingston HyperX Red DDR3 1600MHz RAM
500GB WD Blue SATA III 7200RPM HDD
Gigabyte IF 233 case (2x 120mm fans, 2x 140mm fans)
Corsair CX500

The problem is, I do not have much money (£50) but some parts from the PC and other stuff i have can be sold (could possibly get up to £130). Where is the best place to start upgrading? Any ideas?

cheers, happy gaming / PC building :)
 
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A budget of 130 eu isn't going to get you a meaningful graphics card upgrade. You might save a bit more and wait for the GTX 1060 or RX 470 being released soon. Otherwise, installing an SSD for the OS and frequently used programs would make your system much more responsive. An OCZ Trion 150 or PNY CS 1311 in 120 GB can be had for around 50 euros.

https://de.pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/ocz-internal-hard-drive-trn15025sat3120g,pny-internal-hard-drive-ssd7cs1311120rb/
A budget of 130 eu isn't going to get you a meaningful graphics card upgrade. You might save a bit more and wait for the GTX 1060 or RX 470 being released soon. Otherwise, installing an SSD for the OS and frequently used programs would make your system much more responsive. An OCZ Trion 150 or PNY CS 1311 in 120 GB can be had for around 50 euros.

https://de.pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/ocz-internal-hard-drive-trn15025sat3120g,pny-internal-hard-drive-ssd7cs1311120rb/
 
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