I Need Help Upgrading My Old PC

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H3nry

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Hi Everyone,
These are the specs that i have Currently:

MotherBoard: intel dh67cl
GPU : Geforce GTX 970 4GB MSI
CPU: Intel Core i5-2400
RAM: 8GB
PSU : I can't recall but i'm sure it's a thermalTake with at least 600w (maybe a bit more)
I also have HDD and no SSD

I would like to upgrade this pc, to make it Good for Gaming AND for work. I would like to buy an SSD to make it fast, more Ram, a better CPU and GPU without changing my motherboard or PSU (i would change the PSU only if i absolutely have to).

Can anyone suggest a new build? with price ranges too. That would be very helpful
Thank you all!
 
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SkyNetRising
Your motherboard supports only 2nd and 3rd gen of Intel core cpus (Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge).

If you wish t upgrade to 8th gen, you'll have to change also ram to DDR4 and motherboard.
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aquielisunari

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Hello H3nry:D Can you please suggest a budget and area you'll be shopping at because prices and availability will vary by region?
 
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H3nry

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Thank you for answering. I am lebanese but i'll be Buying my parts from Australia. My budget is max 500$. But ofc better if cheaper.
 
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H3nry

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i cannot play any game post 2016 comfortably on my rig. If the gtx 970 is as good as you say, that means the i5-2400 is surely the bottleneck right?
The 860 Evo is a great recommendation, i added it to my shopping cart.
Can you please suggest a new cpu in the less than 300$ mark?
Thank you for answering.
 
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H3nry

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I can't recall but i bought it in 2016, but i wouldn't say it's an old one. I'll make sure to check the psu and get back to you.
Thank you for answering.
 
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That most likely is limitation of your ram. Upgrade to 16GB.
For cpu upgrade - either i7-3770, i7-3770k, i7-2600, i7-2600k. Did you mean $300 in Australian dollars?
 
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H3nry

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300 US dollars my friend. I bought 8GB of ram today, making my rig a 16GB one.
Are CPUs that expensive though? i've seen i7 in the eigth generation and you are suggesting a Gen 2 CPU
Thank you for answering.
 
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H3nry

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I understand now. Guess I'll save up for a brand new PC then.
Thank you for all the answers :D
 
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