How can I improve my computer for gaming?

[Bloodclots]

Hello, Im relatively new to computer gaming and pretty inexperienced in forums.

I am looking to upgrade my PC so I can hopefuly run bf4 on high settings, My current system;
-Studio XPS 9100 from dell
-8gb samsung DDR3 ram (2gx6)
-GeForce gt 640 2gb
-i7 quad-core 930 @2.80 ghz

I was going to get a 16gb pack of corsair ram and also an ssd drive and eventually a graphic card, my budget is pretty limited and Im not sure which component to get first, which would make the biggest impact?

 

[vrumor]

More memory or an SSD wont do anything for your performance in BF4. Get a video card, at the very least a 7850.

 

[GraphicsEnthusiast]

Graphics card will make the biggest difference. Currently the amd r9 series and r7 series are the best for the price. What's your budget?

 

[sergeyn]

You probably need a better gpu. Your cpu is fine, memory should be enough for most games.

 

[Bloodclots]

about $300

 

[Bloodclots]

any suggestions on a specific gpu?

 

[vinhn]

Graphic card would benefit the most from gaming. Right now, a single HD 7870(~$160), R9 270X(~$200), HD 7850($140) would allow you to play @ high settings or even ultra w 40+ fps.

You can check it out here: http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/battlefield_4_vga_graphics_performance_benchmark,7.html

You do not need ram for gaming, 8GB is enough. An SSD is more of a luxury in gaming, it helps loading times etc but would not improve gaming performances much.

 

[Bloodclots]

Awesome, thanks for the info everyone, very much appreciated, and thanks vinhn ill look into those cards