- May 21, 2014
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It's been a few years since I built my first PC, and now I'm interested in upgrading - specifically my GPU. Here are my current specs:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Monitor: 23 inch Dell that supports full HD
I'm hoping to keep any and all upgrades under $350 in total. My goal is simply to continue having the capability to play newer games with maxed 'in-game' graphics (no overclocking or mods) at decent FPS (or high settings with good FPS). Currently, I'm able to play games like Witcher 3 with maxed graphics and no issues. The game I'm most concerned with is Shadow of War; I don't buy games often, but I'm amp'd for this one and want to be able to play it to its fullness.
As said, I'm planning on devoting my budget towards a newer GPU, but I am open to other necessary upgrades as well, as long as it doesn't soar past my $350 cap. I've little interest in VR and the likes.
Thank you for all the help you're willing to offer. I'd figure all this out myself, but I'm not to the point that I know what's best for my budget or how well what I'd pick would mesh with my other hardware.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Monitor: 23 inch Dell that supports full HD
I'm hoping to keep any and all upgrades under $350 in total. My goal is simply to continue having the capability to play newer games with maxed 'in-game' graphics (no overclocking or mods) at decent FPS (or high settings with good FPS). Currently, I'm able to play games like Witcher 3 with maxed graphics and no issues. The game I'm most concerned with is Shadow of War; I don't buy games often, but I'm amp'd for this one and want to be able to play it to its fullness.
As said, I'm planning on devoting my budget towards a newer GPU, but I am open to other necessary upgrades as well, as long as it doesn't soar past my $350 cap. I've little interest in VR and the likes.
Thank you for all the help you're willing to offer. I'd figure all this out myself, but I'm not to the point that I know what's best for my budget or how well what I'd pick would mesh with my other hardware.
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