Need advice for updating/fixing my desktop

[Kevin Kociuba]

So a little while ago my processor went out on me, and now the rest of my gaming pc is in of being replaced/freshened up. But the problem is I have no idea what pieces i should get.

Im thinking about a intel or amd quad core processor (AM3+)(for 250 or less) and a gtx 770 or 760 for my card, Aswell as 8 to 16 gigs of ram. My board is an asrock 970 pro3 and my pcu is a cx430.

I use the PC for games like bf3, planetside 2, arma 2, Warz and css type games if it helps.

So basically the questions are what brand/model of each part should i look into? Which would work the best for me? And if my pcu could handle this and if not which to get. Thanks! -Kevin

 

[Tradesman1]

I'd go Intel, what PSU do you have

 

[Kevin Kociuba]

I'd go Intel, what PSU do you have

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

 

[Tradesman1]

Think a 760 calls for at least a 450 PSU, don't know budget but might look at a 3570K and maybe something like a ASUS P8Z77-M, which is a good starter mobo, if you can provide a rough budget figure can prob specify better

 

[badboyrog]

replace the psu and go for gtx 760 or gtx 770 (if you have the budget for that one)

 

[Kevin Kociuba]

Think a 760 calls for at least a 450 PSU, don't know budget but might look at a 3570K and maybe something like a ASUS P8Z77-M, which is a good starter mobo, if you can provide a rough budget figure can prob specify better

Whats the difference from this board and the one i have? And what do you think about the 4670k? Any major difference between the two? Also, Ill get back to you on the budget in a little bit , still have to look it over.

 

[Kevin Kociuba]

Look what I found http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1291151&cm_sp=DailyDeal-_-1291151-_-Combo What you guys think?

 

[Tradesman1]

Nice combo, could use the savings towards a Hyper 212 EVO

 

[Kevin Kociuba]

Nice combo, could use the savings towards a Hyper 212 EVO

Do you see anything here you dont like? What do you think of the board?

 

[Kevin Kociuba]

Also.. which version of the gtx770 and/or 760 do you prefer