is it worth upgrading my fx6860-ur20p

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here is my current build
Motherboard: Acer ipisb-vr rev 1.01
Chipset: Intel H67
Processor: Intel Core 17 2600 @ 3400 MHZ
Video Card: geforce gtx 750 ti
Hard Disk: Hitachi HDS723015BLA642 (1.5 TB)
DVD Rom Drive: Plextor DVDR PX-880SA
DVD Rom Drive: ATAPI DVD A DH16ABSH
Monitor: Hewlett Packard HP w2338h 23"
Network Card: Ralink Tech RT3090 802.11n Wireless LAN Card
Network Card: Realtech Semiconductor TTL8168/8111 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium - SP1 64-bit
DirectX: Version 11.0
PSU: FSP Group Model FSP450-60EB
Memory: Unifosa Corporation HU524303EP0200 2GB (X4) = 8GB total
Bios: American Megatrends P01-B2

In order to upgrade this build I would need to upgrade the mobo and processor right? what other components could be considered in the upgrading of my system? I know i may need a case and new ram along with the mobo and processor, but at that point would it be better to just start a new build? thanks for all your help folks
 
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OK, first off, I wouldn't necessarily trust that particular PSU, as I don't recognize the name, let alone the model. However, a very simple upgrade would involve replacing that GTX 750Ti with a new GTX 1050, as it only needs a 300W PSU & runs right off the PCIe slot (i.e. no PCIe power connectors required).

If you can afford to replace the PSU, then you have some other GPU upgrades. If you do that, then an RX 480 or GTX 1060 (6GB variant) would be an ideal upgrade for your system.

RAM-wise, you're probably OK, although you're lucky in that it looks like that board uses DDR3 RAM. Plenty of that still around, if you want to bump it up a bit.

Storage-wise, you might want to consider getting an SSD for your OS & your most-used apps...
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OK, first off, I wouldn't necessarily trust that particular PSU, as I don't recognize the name, let alone the model. However, a very simple upgrade would involve replacing that GTX 750Ti with a new GTX 1050, as it only needs a 300W PSU & runs right off the PCIe slot (i.e. no PCIe power connectors required).

If you can afford to replace the PSU, then you have some other GPU upgrades. If you do that, then an RX 480 or GTX 1060 (6GB variant) would be an ideal upgrade for your system.

RAM-wise, you're probably OK, although you're lucky in that it looks like that board uses DDR3 RAM. Plenty of that still around, if you want to bump it up a bit.

Storage-wise, you might want to consider getting an SSD for your OS & your most-used apps. Something like Samsung's 250GB 850 EVO would be more than sufficient for your needs, & really speed up your boot & app loading times.

CPU-wise, you're probably OK. That particular CPU is still pretty hefty, being just below the top (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-hierarchy,4312.html). However, you might be in look. It looks like Gateway's older DX4860 computers used the same motherboard (http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2945477/motherboard-intel-h67-acer-ipisb-compatible-gtx750ti.html), & apparently it supports both Sandy Bridge & Ivy Bridge CPUs (http://www.pc-specs.com/mobo/Gateway/Gateway_DX4860/1163/Compatible_CPUs). Based on that list, you could easily move up to an i7-3770 for that system. However, I would again stress that you don't really need to replace your CPU yet, unless it's actually failed.
 
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