(newbie here) should i change anything in this setup for better graphics

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hi there everyone, im new to this forum as I've started to take an interest in computers. recently my friend and i built my computer with some parts he recommended and ended up spending around $1500-2000 including a keyboard,headset and mouse and i assume he knew what he was doing because it runs fantastic :) but i want to start playing games at a better quality as some of my games dont run smoothly.

here are my spec's,

Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Gigabyte ga-h97-hd3 mother board
2 x hyper x fury 4gb ram sticks
seagate 1tb hard drive
Samsung disc drive
widetech " the max" 650 power supply
24' Samsung led monitor


if it isnt much to ask is there any way i can improve this setup? sorry if i seem like a noob but im just looking for some guidance thanks - Sam
 
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Unless you buy two gpu's (if you're buying new, don't) then you won't need more capacity. As for the quality of the unit, that's entirely up to your judgement. Units vary, most reviews online are people angry at receiving a bad unit, but doesn't represent the market as a whole.

If you suspect something, get an 80+ platinum or titanium. I work as an energy auditor so I'm biased, but there are a number of advantages. You'll save money over time in the end, and they will, by definition, be higher quality, last longer, and be safer for the rest of your components. Qualities that also save money, ultimately.
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I get it now. The $1500 price is in AUD, not USD. $600 AUD is more than enough for an upgrade. For that price, by online, you can buy a GTX 1070. Or, if you want to buy to the local store and the tax bothers you, just buy an RX 480 or GTX 1060 to be safe.
 
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I'd disagree. Graphics is going to be your big improvement. CPU's are less and less important these days. That's a decent mid range CPU. For the time being, you wouldn't notice a terribly large improvement from upgrading to a compatible upper range i5 or low end i7.

At least, not NEARLY as much as a new GPU. Do that first. If you want more, and you have money left over, then upgrade CPU.
 
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Nope. Check out the recently posted best graphics cards for your money article.
I wouldn't say to go a anything less than a 480 if you're playing modern games.
 
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Unless you buy two gpu's (if you're buying new, don't) then you won't need more capacity. As for the quality of the unit, that's entirely up to your judgement. Units vary, most reviews online are people angry at receiving a bad unit, but doesn't represent the market as a whole.

If you suspect something, get an 80+ platinum or titanium. I work as an energy auditor so I'm biased, but there are a number of advantages. You'll save money over time in the end, and they will, by definition, be higher quality, last longer, and be safer for the rest of your components. Qualities that also save money, ultimately.
 
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