Looking to upgrade CPU and GPU

[ajd1186]

Hello all, I'm looking to upgrade both my CPU and GPU for my computer. I pretty much exclusively play world of warcraft and am looking to increase my computers performance without spending tons of money. A good upgrade for both between 3 or 4 hundred total for both would be right around what I'm looking to spend, here is what I have going on.


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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/9/2014, 22:14:03
Machine name: F-OFF-PC
Operating System: Windows 8.1 64-bit (6.3, Build 9600) (9600.winblue_r3.140827-1500)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: GA-78LMT-USB3
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD FX(tm)-6300 Six-Core Processor (6 CPUs), ~3.5GHz
Memory: 16384MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 16366MB RAM
Page File: 5468MB used, 13328MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.03.9600.16384 64bit Unicode


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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GT 640
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Type: Full Device
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0FC1&SUBSYS_8A921462&REV_A1
Display Memory: 12178 MB
Dedicated Memory: 3995 MB
Shared Memory: 8182 MB

 

[Demosthenest]

What psu do you have right now? I think your cpu is more or less fine. It doesn't have a good upgrading path so I would leave it like it is. I recommend you get a gtx 960 for 200 bucks, should run wow no problem. The weak link in your system is the gpu.

 

[Deleted member 362816]

Correct the only major weak link is the gpu, I would reccomend with your budget to grab a gtx 970 or R9 290, these cards will last allot longer then a 960.

 

[Demosthenest]

Gtx 970 is way better but the gtx 960 should be fine for wow.

 

[ajd1186]

APEX 400Watt Power Supply

 

[Demosthenest]

Ok, I would get a new psu if you go with the gtx 970. A Seasonic 620 is an awesome choice.

 

[ajd1186]

Should I be upgrading my psu no matter which card I choose?

 

[Demosthenest]

That would be a good idea yeah. But the gtx 960 should run on that psu.

 

[ajd1186]

Alright I'll get it done when my tax return comes, ty for the advice