Upgrading Computer Parts, Please Help!

MtnDrew

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Hello everyone,

Today I want to upgrade some vital parts of my gaming computer to increase performance. I bought my computer pre-built from Walmart and here are my

current specs:
Motherboard: ASRock N68-VS3 FX
CPU: AMD FX(tm)-6100 Six-Core Processor
Ram: 8GB
GPU: Radeon HD 6670
HDD: 1TB
Power Supply: AZZA Alpha 700W
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB Gaming Case

The parts I was planning on upgrading were the GPU, Motherboard and CPU. I am going to list the specific parts that I think would be a great upgrade, please give me your guys thoughts and please tell me if there any problems with the parts
together.

For the GPU I am planning on buying a Gigabyte GTX 660 2Gb.
For the CPU I need some help deciding between the AMD FX-8350 or AMD FX-8120. It would be great to give me any suggestions and CPUs and which ones to buy, must be AMD and preferably around $150 and great for gaming.
For the motherboard I am planning on getting the ASRock MB-990EX4. Please inform me if there is any components that are not compatible in any way and give
me your guys opinions. Thanks!

Links:
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125443&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Desktop+Graphics+Cards-_-N82E16814125443&gclid=CL_HhvnZjrcCFS9dQgodCVcA-Q
CPU: http://www.amazon.com/AMD-FX-Series-Eight-Core-Processor-FD8350FRHKBOX/dp/B009O7YUF6/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_y
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103961
Motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/ASRock-MB-990EX4-990FX-CrossFireX-Motherboard/dp/B0057XQMHA%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIAA4MWUJXHBYFRNQ%26tag%3Dsquid1324477-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB0057XQMHA
 

SIRmisterD

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CPU: If it's AMD you want, then go with the 8350. However, the new CPU's from AMD are coming, but they look to be quite expensive and a while away.

GPU: A 660 2GB is good. I personally like EVGA, but that's up to you. If you budget allows, try and get the new 700 series from NVIDIA.

PSU: You will probably have to up the wattage because you are adding better parts.

Case: Depending on what case you have, you may want to get a bigger case to allow more airflow and/or better cable management.
 

clutchc

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The 8350 over the 8120 for sure. The Vishera is a improvement of the Bulldozer. I'm not familiar with the quality (or lack of) of the Azza line of PSU's. But if your PSU's nameplate has a +12V rail(s) in the 40A or better range, you should be fine with the bigger card. The MB is a decent choice.
 

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