Need help upgrading pc

BFarris78 · Jun 10, 2017

Specs:

Processor - AMD FX(tm)-4300 Quad-Core Processor

Video Card - NVIDIA GeForce GT 730

Motherboard - Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. GA-78LMT-S2PT (Socket M2)

RAM - 16 GB

Operating System - Microsoft Windows 10 (build 14393), 64-bit

I am trying to upgrade this to something that can relatively run GTA 5 good (just an example) because it is far to slow on games like ark: survival evolved and I couldn't even imagine gta with mods.
I thought about getting these for the processor and video card:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MF7EQJZ/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b1C5u_c_x_1_w/137-0912421-5129051?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=QWDNV9824XRHY2XYZC25&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=ad112e6b-2646-5740-bcb2-f227e6e7d96e&pf_rd_i=284822

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i5-3470-Quad-Core-Processor/dp/B0087EVHVW

Help me out here, I know there are things you need in order to run these I just need to know what else I have to upgrade for these or if I can get any better video card/processor for around the same price range.

The Paladin · Jun 10, 2017

I5 doesn't fit your motherboard you would have to upgrade the motherboard as well, what is your budget to do this ?

The Paladin · Jun 10, 2017

suggestions:

upgrade to latest 7th gen CPU including your Video card selection
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7400 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($175.65 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($102.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SC GAMING ACX 2.0 Video Card ($138.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $487.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-10 11:39 EDT-0400

or
get a 4th gen cpu for less and use your own memory on it
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($171.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($152.63 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SC GAMING ACX 2.0 Video Card ($138.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $463.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-10 11:43 EDT-0400

drinkingcola86 · Jun 10, 2017

Full system upgrade.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350M GAMING PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($78.94 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($129.99 @ B&H)
Case: DIYPC - Zondda-O ATX Mid Tower Case ($40.88 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($36.49 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Memorex - 98240 DVD/CD Writer
Total: $562.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-10 12:06 EDT-0400

geofelt · Jun 10, 2017

What is your budget?

Your games, I think depend on a single fast master thread.
There are no FX upgrades with significantly faster threads.

My suggestion is to use a 7th gen intel Pentium G4620(4 threads) , about $100.
You will also need a lga1151 motherboard, preferably B250 based. $70 and some DDR4 ram $60 for 8gb.

The integrated HD630 graphics will be a step up from your GT730 so you might want to do the cpu first to see how you do.
You can always add a discrete graphics card later.

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