Need help with upgrading my computer

[DeadSpot]

Hello,
the last few months games i buy and try to play are laging if i dont run it on lowest settings.

Im wondering if anyone can help me with what i need to upgrade and what is fine so i can play games with high quality.

My specs

CM cabinet
Power: Silver power 400w
CPU: Intel i3 quad core 2.93GHz
GPU: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series
32gb memory
1Tb harddrive
Windows 7

Hope i dont need anything else

 

[Bluemoon_9]

Well, first I would suggest to throw out that PSU and getting something decent.

Then a decent GPU like a 760 or a 270x

Then a small SSD for you OS.

What is your mobo and exact i3 model? 2/3/4 gen?

 

[DeadSpot]

I think i have a MSI motherboard.
about my CPU it says : Intel core i3 Cpu 530 @2.93GHz

what PSU do you suggest?

 

[Bluemoon_9]

for a mid range system I will suggest a Seasonic S12II 520W or a XFX 550W PSU.

It gives enough headroom to install a 760 or even a 280X. And if you decide to get a new build later, you can use that PSU.

 

[DeadSpot]

when it comes to installing the hardware is it just plugging it in?

 

[Bluemoon_9]

Yes. Just remove the old PSU and install the new one, and connect the power connectors. Same with GPU.

you did not give the model no of your CM case, but I assume it can accommodate a mid size GPU and a standard PSU.

 

[DeadSpot]

its an CM elite 310 if im not wrong (i have the orange one)

 

[Bluemoon_9]

Yes. it can take a standard PSU and mid sized graphics card.

 

[DeadSpot]

Okey thank you so much for the help.

i have 1 last question.

the internet store im buying stuff from sells CM, Corsairs, silver power, XFX and some others.

anyway im guessing that my CM cabinet can take the CM PSU but can it take any of the other brands? if so, does it depend on the model and size?

like this one https://www.komplett.no/cooler-master-g650m-650w-psu/795138

Is this something that would work ?

 

[Bluemoon_9]

Actually your case will take any standard ATX PSU. No worry

Cooler Master G is a good PSU, but this is cheaper and it is Seasonic made.

https://www.komplett.no/xfx-proseries-core-edition-550w-psu/657685