How could I increase my FPS? my current pc specs are: AMD A4-5300 Processor, MSI A88X-G45 GAMING (MS 700) Motherboard, PC3-1

[jonathan_589]

my current pc specs are: AMD A4-5300 Processor, MSI A88X-G45 GAMING (MS 700) Motherboard, Patriot DDR3 8Gb (800 Mhz) and AND RADEON R7 200 Series 2Gb graphics card

 

[Frag Maniac]

Seriously, you need to upgrade CPU and GPU. How much can you afford?

 

[jonathan_589]

Seriously, you need to upgrade CPU and GPU. How much can you afford?

 

[jonathan_589]

Seriously, you need to upgrade CPU and GPU. How much can you afford?

 

[jonathan_589]

I have $500 What can I get that's good and will improve performance /FPS

 

[Frag Maniac]

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116991

MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130779

GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202043

^This comes to $505

Note however that there are GTX 970s currently as low as $255, and you might see them even lower after the 1070 launches, which is very soon.

BTW, an R9 290 requires a 550w PSU, and a GTX 970 a 500w. I'm doubting your current PSU is strong enough.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121926

 

[jonathan_589]

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116991

MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130779

GPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202043

^This comes to $505

Note however that there are GTX 970s currently as low as $255, and you might see them even lower after the 1070 launches, which is very soon.

BTW, an R9 290 requires a 550w PSU, and a GTX 970 a 500w. I'm doubting your current PSU is strong enough.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121926

 

[jonathan_589]

Which one would be best the AMD OR THE ASUS GPU, is a new motherboard required? Or could I use the current one

 

[Frag Maniac]

The GTX 970 is about 9% more powerful than a R9 290. A lot depends on what price you get them for as far as bang for buck.

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_970_Gaming/27.html

Those are just two unusually low priced examples. The 290 is an older model though, so harder to find.

Your current MB support AMD, so yes, you'd have to get a new MB for the Intel CPU, but it's wise to do IMO, and you can afford it.