needing some upgrade recommendation for a newcomer

[rsandoval428]

I'm looking into upgrading my aging PC . I' was wondering if I could get some suggestions. Im looking to spend around $300-400 give or take. I wants to get a graphic card and PSU. I would want to upgrade the CPU but I'm not sure if I could do that.
I have
Dell inspiron 546
Windows vista
And phenom 9750 quad core processor 2.40 MHz
Ati radeon HD 4650

So far I could run most games medium to low settings.
I'm thinking of getting a corsair 500 w PSU. I'm not sure about the graphic card or cpu. Can anyone give me a good recomendation?
Thank you

 

[TechCIDLC]

It would be very helpful if you posted your motherboard's specs.

 

[rsandoval428]

Sorry if this sounds newbish but how do I find my mother board specs?

 

[TechCIDLC]

Go to FileHippo.com, search for a program named "Speccy", and download it. Once you run it, it will give you a summary of all your PC components, their brand, model, speed and temperature.

 

[rsandoval428]

thanks for the suggestion . Here is my info again

Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit SP2

CPU
AMD Phenom X4 9750
Agena 65nm Technology Socket AM2+ (940)

RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 400MHz (6-6-6-18)

Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0F896N (AM2)
Manufacturer Dell Inc.
Model 0F896N (AM2)
Chipset Vendor AMD
Chipset Model 780G
Chipset Revision 00
Southbridge Vendor AMD
Southbridge Model SB700
Southbridge Revision 00

Graphics
1024MB ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series (Sapphire/PCPartner)

 

[TechCIDLC]

I would get the R7 260x. The R9 cards are hard to find and are expensive. Go ahead and buy the Corsair PSU, it's one of the best brands.

 

[chrisso]

Hold your horses on the recent graphics card recommendations you kids.

 

[chrisso]

First off, dont buy a cx500, get the xfx550watt core pro, or the cx600 as the price is too close to mess about. The CX's are not as well made as the xfx but the 600 will cut it if it isnt hot where you live.
2nd off, dont go from 2007 to 2013 on a graphics card; Your bios might not handle the bus bandwidth . backward compatibility isnt assured.
Buy a used 5770 ,gtx460, or gts 450 to be more assured it will run.
Spending big $'s on a new card will break your heart if it doesnt work.

 

[rsandoval428]

Thank you for the suggestions. I will look for them. I'm guessing I cant do anything about upgrading my cpu.

 

[Kisianik]

Thank you for the suggestions. I will look for them. I'm guessing I cant do anything about upgrading my cpu.

Slow down all of you. 7770, 7790 are the top ones. CPU can be upgraded, need a bit time, comeback tomorrow.

 

[Kisianik]

In my area it is already tomorrow, LOL

I am currently using a Dell Inspiron 546 PC that has an AM2+ motherboard. I have done everything I can to upgrade this PC as best I can.
It now has a 550w power supply, Radeon 5670, Phenom II X4 945 (Deneb), 8g DDR2 800 ram.

This is big improvement, if it is true!

How about this?!

Anything I can help you with?