New PC/PC Upgrade

[Light Speed]

So recently, my computer has not been able to keep up with the games I like to play, specifically a game called Rust. I am looking to upgrade my computer for a performance boost

MB: m5a99x EVO r2.0

CPU: AMD 8350 Eight-core

RAM: 8GB DDR3 1600

GPU: GTX 1060

PSU: XTR 650W


What would you recommend for a flawless gaming experience?

I'm a working college student so I'm trying to spend as little as possible. I really shouldn't be trying to upgrade my computer.

I would probably spend around $500 tops, is that enough for a lasting build?

Also, what areas does my computer lack? How does it stand vs other computers right now (mid end, low end)? My GPU was my most recent upgrade and I have heard that it is not performing at its full potential due to other parts of my computer being dated.

Thanks !

 

[ritvarsdavis]

I would go with something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($178.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $494.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-09 21:04 EDT-0400

Basically, you can still use your GPU and PSU. I don't know if you have an SSD so I threw one in. If you do, you can pick a better mobo or a better CPU.

 

[tejayd]

I like ritvars suggestion. You likely just need more ram. If you had to you could try just adding 8 more GB. But I think his example with the MB, cpu and ram will turn out to be a better value in the long run. Your graphics card is fine. http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=9210&game=Rust

 

[Light Speed]

I would go with something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($178.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $494.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-09 21:04 EDT-0400

Basically, you can still use your GPU and PSU. I don't know if you have an SSD so I threw one in. If you do, you can pick a better mobo or a better CPU.

The cheapest I can find my current MB (M5A99X EVO R2.0) is $100, are you sure thats not worth keeping over the $65 one you referred? Also forgot to mention that I do have a 1TB SSD.

 

[ritvarsdavis]

That motherboard is outdated. And yes, you can keep the SSD and spend the $90 on a better 300-series mobo or a better CPU.