What are my best options for upgrading my Pre-Built PC?

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ChampionOfAsh

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Hello, I am new here. About 6 months ago I decided to make the switch from console to PC. Here are my specs.
Motherboard:Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3
CPU:AMD FX-8320(8 core) 3.5Ghz
PSU:350w
Ram:16gb
Video Card: AMD Radeon R7 250 Series
2TB Hard drive.
What would be my best options? I am looking to run newer titles at 60fps at 1080p. I know I am way out of date with my current system and the PSU will be the first to be upgraded. Any suggestions or tips? I keep juggling the idea of what i need the most and searching around but cannot come to a conclusion.

 
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I would go with a 600W - 700W Seasonic PSU: https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100007657%2050001697%20600479295
And a GTX 1060 6GB or RX-480 8GB: https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%20601205646%20601296377%20600358543%20600494828&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=BESTMATCH&PageSize=36
That will leave you some money left over from your budget, and shouldn't be bottlenecked by the FX-8320 (too badly).

Actually, you could get by with a 500W Seasonic. But I like to have some headroom.
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I would go with a 600W - 700W Seasonic PSU: https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100007657%2050001697%20600479295
And a GTX 1060 6GB or RX-480 8GB: https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007709%20601205646%20601296377%20600358543%20600494828&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=BESTMATCH&PageSize=36
That will leave you some money left over from your budget, and shouldn't be bottlenecked by the FX-8320 (too badly).

Actually, you could get by with a 500W Seasonic. But I like to have some headroom.
 
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For a budget gaming system, there is no reason to upgrade that CPU. I have had an 8320 in my main rig for years now and have never experienced a CPU bottleneck with my R7 370. If in the future you decide to shoot for exceedingly high frame-rates 120-240fps, the CPU will hold you back. Otherwise, you should be good for another 2-3 years at at least on that CPU at 60FPS in AAA titles. Just don't pair that CPU with a high end GPU and you will be fine. :)

 
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I think you would be wasting your time. You said

I decided to make the switch from console to PC

I am looking to run newer titles at 60fps at 1080p.

So gaming is key. AN octo-core isn't an ideal gaming solution.

As far as a single upgrade the 1060 6GB is the best solution imo. I am routinely exceeding 3GB VRAM usage. 4GB just seems like a short term solution. I think there is more value in the 1060 6GB. At the very least there is more longevity imo. The monetary investment isn't justified by the slight gains provided by the CPUs clutchc mentioned.

If you were to upgrade the CPU I would suggest the following build. You could then upgrade the GFX card to the 1060 down the road. You won't be able to reach your stated goal until the GFX card is upgraded. You could always sell your current rig when your new rig is built and invest that into a GFX card. Yes the 520 is good for up to the 1070.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7600 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($205.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B250 PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Jet)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($51.89 @ Newegg)
Total: $508.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-18 17:47 EDT-0400

 
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Thank you for your solution, I was just curious if my CPU was obsolete. I will definitely go with your suggestion.
 
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Yes the 78lmt can handle an 8320 fine.
With the right cooler you can even push it to 4ghz.

ChampionOfAsh - while aquielisunari's option makes sense in the long term I would still urge you to spend money on a PSU & a GPU first.

The 8320 is nowhere near as bad at gaming as its deemed to be.
It may not lock at 60fps 100% of the time but it'll never get below mid 40s which is still eminently playable.
You will likely be happy enough for a long while yet.

Take that from someone running an fx CPU with a gtx 970 .
There is not a singular title I cannot play perfectly well with that setup.

If I were upgrading fully with $500 it certainly wouldn't be an i5 , it would be a ryzen.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($217.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($93.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($122.88 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $474.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-18 18:05 EDT-0400
 
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