Getting new rig (mostly, for Guild Wars 2)

Hey there,

My father just told me today he intended to upgrade all computers in the house, including mine.
He said he wanted to build a more powerful system for me but didn’t specified how much so I assume not too expensive (at least better than my previous one).

Here are my current specs. Told him I could use an upgrade on RAM and GPU. Maybe OC the CPU but maybe change it? I also don’t want to change my monitor unless absolutely necessary, just saying a few bucks here.

So budget? No clue but don’t come here with a 3000$ rig that won’t pass, just a nice upgrade of my older one, something that can run GW2 at 40-50FPS average on high maybe but I think I ask for too much.

Approximate Purchase Date: This week or next week

Budget Range: Cheaper is better but it has to be at least more powerful than my current system (posted at the end of thread).

EDIT: Lets say...500$

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming

Are you buying a monitor: No, I think my current monitor is fine

Parts to Upgrade: All if necessary

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Not buying online, my father gives the computer to a guy and he makes the upgrades. I'm just suggesting what to upgrade.

Location: Canada, Quebec, Laval

Parts Preferences: Never understood the difference between Intel vs AMD and Radeon vs nvidia but I always used Intel +nvidia and always worked.

Overclocking: If necessary, I'll tell him to overclock or not.

SLI or Crossfire: I thibk thats for running with 2 GPU? No but may be usefull in the future

Your Monitor Resolution: Currently at 1680x1050

Additional Comments: If possible, I want the computer to be quiet, not too loud.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My rig is getting old and can't play most todays games smoothly. I'm looking at a rig that will last 3 years or more, I rarely change parts.





My current system:

-Intel® Core™2 Quad CPUQ9550@ 2.83GHz
-Mother Board Gigabyte (G31M-S2L)
-RAM 4094mb
-Hard drive (primary) 465gb (WDC WD5000AADS-00S9B0 ATA Device) (271GB of free space)
-NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT
-High Definition Audio Device
-Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Operating system
-Monitor Acer X223W
-Case: Antec Sonata III 500 Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
-Power supply: Antec Earthwatts Model EA-500D 500W max