Should I scrap this or Upgrade?

[Masterku2]

I've has this build for nearly a year now and I am in need of more power. I was able to handle most games I threw at it with ease but with the release of new consoles I'd like just a bit more. Short story shorter here is the specs and tell me if I can scrap anything or just start a new build. Also I have 3 screens right now and I need a beefier video card to be able to manage all 3 of them that is a must. Thanks


-8GB DDR3 SDRAM
-AMD HD R7 260X graphics
-Phantom 410 case

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ibuypower-desktop-amd-fx-series-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-white-blue/3889001.p?id=1219094117315&skuid=3889001&sellerId=

My budget is around $300-$1500 depending on what I could get I'd rather just get a a better video card but I am open to suggestions.

That's the pc I bought if I left something out.

 

[senseijtitus]

Go for that best buy offer if it is in your budget. Seems good enough. But check which PSU does it has.

 

[Masterku2]

That is the current pc that I have, I am looking to upgrade from that to something new.

 

[senseijtitus]

That is the current pc that I have, I am looking to upgrade from that to something new.

Oh. Sorry. Misunderstood.

 

[Masterku2]

That is the current pc that I have, I am looking to upgrade from that to something new.

Oh. Sorry. Misunderstood.

No problem.
But then what advice could you give me? Where do I go from here?

 

[senseijtitus]

Okay then. Go for a GPU upgrade and a CPU upgrade and keep everything else. An FX 8350 would be more than enough. Upgrade the GPU to GTX980. Will give a definate performance boost.

FX 8350 4Ghz. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/amd-fx-8350-4-0ghz-processor-black/1865095.p?id=1219517896103&skuId=1865095

EVGA - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Superclocked ACX 2.0 4GB GDDR5

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/evga-nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-superclocked-acx-2-0-4gb-gddr5-pci-express-3-0-graphics-card-black/1021007.p?id=1219467576316&skuId=1021007

 

[Masterku2]

Okay then. Go for a GPU upgrade and a CPU upgrade and keep everything else. An FX 8350 would be more than enough. Upgrade the GPU to GTX980. Will give a definate performance boost.

FX 8350 4Ghz. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/amd-fx-8350-4-0ghz-processor-black/1865095.p?id=1219517896103&skuId=1865095

EVGA - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Superclocked ACX 2.0 4GB GDDR5

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/evga-nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-superclocked-acx-2-0-4gb-gddr5-pci-express-3-0-graphics-card-black/1021007.p?id=1219467576316&skuId=1021007

Am I keeping the video card I currently have?
Nevermind lol

 

[Larry Litmanen]

I would keep the PC, come on it is brand new. I would just make two additions, #1 add an SSD or an M.2 to boot OS from it to make the whole PC experience super fast and get that new GPU for gaming.

I have a GTX 960, it is a entry level gaming card and runs Dragon Age Inquisition well. I guess i would go for 970 at this point so you would be set for like next 3 years.

 

[Masterku2]

Is the cooling that I have now enough and not needed to be upgraded because I would hate for it to overheat.

 

[senseijtitus]

That depends on how good you want to play the games in.

 

[Masterku2]

That depends on how good you want to play the games in.

I'm not going for maximum specs or anything I'd like to be on the high settings for most games and be safe for future releases with no lag.

 

[senseijtitus]

Then the GTX 980 would be a perfect choice for you.

 

[senseijtitus]

The case seems to have 5 case fan options. 1x front & 1x side intake, Then the 2x Top (I think it is. Correct me if I am wrong here) & 1x rear Exhaust. If all of these vents are populated by each 120MM fan, that would be more than sufficient to keep the system cool.