Advice for part upgrades?

[Biglemon29]

Hi this is my current build https://pcpartpicker.com/user/biglemon29/saved/XbCqqs
I've been having some performance issues with it lately and wanted to upgrade some of the parts. This is for a gaming PC. I was wondering if I could get away just upgrading CPU, GPU, mobo and ram? What would you recommend for this? I need something to handle 1080p games well such as Battfield 1, Fallout 4, GTA 5, ect on nicer settings? I am pretty sure my psu is fine and my SSD but how should I know to replace these?

 

[patrick47018]

While you could switch CPU and motherboard as well you could get a significant increase in performance by getting a higher end graphics card, because while the FX-8350 isn't a major powerhouse it does a decent job at handling most games, the only issues it can run into vs a i5 or i7 is in really CPU intensive games. You can pick up an RX 580 for around $200, some even in the $185 range and that should be plenty powerful enough to run most games on Max or Very High at 1080P.

 

[TheNamesCalia]

Really, you could just upgrade that GPU. The RAM is more than enough, and that CPU should still be good for another year or two. If you were really short on funds, buying a GTX 1050/1050ti would be pretty decent for some light 1080p gaming. A 1060 would be optimal, and would give you some great performance. Really, it's up to what you want.

 

[patrick47018]

As said above if you want an even cheaper option a 1050 Ti is a decent choice. I would choose from one of these 2:
RX 580: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125964&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

1050 Ti: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487290&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Actually if you have Amazon Prime here is an even better deal on a 1050 Ti 4GB https://slickdeals.net/f/10130252-gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1050-ti-4gb-graphic-card-gv-n105td5-4gd-106-after-10-mir-fs-prime-members

Another even cheaper deal, only 2GB model however:
1050 Ti 2GB https://slickdeals.net/f/10132136-msi-geforce-gtx-1050-2gb-69-24ar-jet-com-spring15-promo

 

[Chugalug_]

The FX series aren't great performers, but yours'll work with anything up to a 1070 relatively well actually.
What's your budget for a GPU upgrade?

 

[Biglemon29]

My budget is can be substantial. I want to do all the upgrades now so my computer will last for a while. I was thinking of a GeForce 1060 or 1070 for the gpu and an i5 or i7 for cpu. I would like to upgrade to DDR4 ram too. Could another option be getting an unlocked i5 and one of those Corsair closed loop systems to cool it? I mainly need recommendations r a good intel cpu mobo combo as in the past I am mostly familiar with AMD. I do other things than games and would like something to last be another couple years. Also do you think its possible to sell the old parts on ebay? Can they still be worth anything?

 

[Chugalug_]

Water coolers are terrible value unless you're doing top of the line builds.
Give me a budget number and i'll sort you out.
The old parts are worth about $150 total inc mobo CPU and RAM.

 

[Biglemon29]

Water coolers are terrible value unless you're doing top of the line builds.
Give me a budget number and i'll sort you out.
The old parts are worth about $150 total inc mobo CPU and RAM.

Budget between 500 to 700 hundred? I'm willing to pay more more if you provide a good build.

 

[Chugalug_]

Are you up for overclocking?
Spend a bit more and grab this.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.89 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-B250M-Gaming 3 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card ($363.56 @ Amazon)
Total: $728.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-09 10:28 EDT-0400

 

[Chugalug_]

I recommend this if you're able to OC, much better value.
You'd need to get the CPU and mobo from a Microcenter though, and stock can vary.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gwNjQV

 

[Biglemon29]

What about ram and cooling? I could be up for ocing a little if it would really make a difference

 

[Biglemon29]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XTVYQ8N/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=NWEGZJ3IAN7D&coliid=I22TUTX60QOKPX&psc=1

Is this good with an option to oc? If I did what water cooling system could I use? And what gpu (preferably geforce) would pair best? And also DDR4 ram

Or this?
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Processor-Generation-GA-Z270P-D3-Motherboard/dp/B071Y7VV3D/ref=pd_sbs_147_21?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B071Y7VV3D&pd_rd_r=JN2FHSE8JR9FDQKHDQ59&pd_rd_w=mKUqU&pd_rd_wg=FRfkK&psc=1&refRID=JN2FHSE8JR9FDQKHDQ59

 

[Chugalug_]

Both are terrible value.
Get what I listed and carry over your current cooler, it has brackets for the LGA 1150 socket, which uses the same holes as 1151.