I need help with upgrades to my computer.

[Vxrokk]

Hi, I'm not allowed to get another computer so I want to know how much is the minimum to upgrade it.
Link:
https://jet.com/product/detail/ef1f1c91585546c5af732da440340952?jcmp=pla:ggl:cwin_electronics_a1:computers_desktop_computers_a1_otherPLA_348772500_24231371220_pla-161722004700na2&code=PLA15&gclid=Cj0KEQiA88TFBRDYrOPKuvfY2pIBEiQA97Z8MQQo1uMGZaKin6yKItg_70i-uR3j1x6I1807rGzWDeQaAlVY8P8HAQ

I know that the chipset is an A58, the card is a 2g GDDR5 Radeon R9 370, and the cpu is an AMD FX-770k. I want to run games like Mount and Blade: Bannerlord, Unturned, Maybe even GTA V on an exception. Help??

 

[Ralston18]

If you want good gaming performance, then check the minimal requirements for each game.

Map your current computer specifications to the various games.

See what any individual upgrade will be the most effective for the most games.

Adding/increasing memory is probably the best option.

Then maybe a graphics card that will take more load off of the CPU.

Use an SSD instead of a HDD.

However, some simple maintanence can do wonders: Cull out unnecessary programs that may be running in the background, delete old files, defrag HDD's (not SSDs). Update drivers.

 

[Vxrokk]

If you want good gaming performance, then check the minimal requirements for each game.

Map your current computer specifications to the various games.

See what any individual upgrade will be the most effective for the most games.

Adding/increasing memory is probably the best option.

Then maybe a graphics card that will take more load off of the CPU.

Use an SSD instead of a HDD.

However, some simple maintanence can do wonders: Cull out unnecessary programs that may be running in the background, delete old files, defrag HDD's (not SSDs). Update drivers.

Hey Ralston18, thanks for the reply. I was actually looking for some advice as to getting a amazing but cheap upgrade. I'm not too educated with motherboard compatible cpu's, gpu's and what can fit where, and I was hoping for some guidance as to what I could upgrade to in my small ASUS G20BM case. Cheers!

 

[Ralston18]

I saw a sign sometime, somewhere:

Good, Fast, Cheap - Pick two.

Seriously, there are always trade-offs:

More memory for example can be a big boost. However, for my system, the additional memory modules I would like to have are not cheap.

If all of your games recommend X GB of RAM and you only have Y GB of RAM then more RAM may be the first thing to try. I.e., increase the computer's RAM from minimal to recommended (or higher).

And remember that many performance specifications were established or determined in ideal environments. Real world usage will be lower.

An SSD can make a big difference - prices are lower especially for lower capacity drives. But the SSD may not have the capacity to replace the existing HDD.

Taking a close look at the individual component specifications on your system should help you identify some weakness or bottleneck.

Maybe a new GPU is viable but it must fit into an available PCIx slot(or replace some existing GPU). The GPU may not be cheap. Or demand more power than can be provided by the PSU.

Read through the product reviews and tutorials within this forum. Increase your education accordingly.

 

[hang-the-9]

Hi, I'm not allowed to get another computer so I want to know how much is the minimum to upgrade it.
Link:
https://jet.com/product/detail/ef1f1c91585546c5af732da440340952?jcmp=pla:ggl:cwin_electronics_a1:computers_desktop_computers_a1_otherPLA_348772500_24231371220_pla-161722004700na2&code=PLA15&gclid=Cj0KEQiA88TFBRDYrOPKuvfY2pIBEiQA97Z8MQQo1uMGZaKin6yKItg_70i-uR3j1x6I1807rGzWDeQaAlVY8P8HAQ

I know that the chipset is an A58, the card is a 2g GDDR5 Radeon R9 370, and the cpu is an AMD FX-770k. I want to run games like Mount and Blade: Bannerlord, Unturned, Maybe even GTA V on an exception. Help??

And what happens you run those games? Your CPU and video card should be able to run all those games, maybe not at the highest settings, but will run them.