Thinking of Upgrading my PC

[BlakeDoesStuff]

I purchased my computer a couple of year ago and have since then upgraded my graphics and cpu about 2 years ago. I was thinking of upgrading to play games coming out such as Fallout4 and other next gens at around 60fps. Could anyone help me out in choosing some new parts that are also affordable?

Specs:
8GB Memory RAM
AMD FX-6300 Sic Core processor
1 Tb Hard drive
Nvidia GTX 760 2GB video ram
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 motherboard
Windows 10

 

[maxicusdagreat]

The goal is to stay away from AMD unless you're going FX-8000 series. However, for gaming, you won't see any CPU benchmarking improvement if you're CPU is over 4 cores. While 6 cores looks really inviting, you're not actually getting six cores with an AMD FX. You're get a three core CPU with split cores. There by sort of making it a six core.

Blah.

Anyway, here's a parts list. I'm assuming you already have a case.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6300 3.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($156.97 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H DDR3 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Directron)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($66.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($180.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $561.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-11 01:27 EST-0500

 

[chilly2468]

I have to agree with maxicudagreat's recommendation on every part except the power supply. According to the psu tier list that psu is not the best when it comes to reliability.
Tier list: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

I suggest using this to help find a better quality psu.

 

[maxicusdagreat]

I have to agree with maxicudagreat's recommendation on every part except the power supply. According to the psu tier list that psu is not the best when it comes to reliability.
Tier list: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

I suggest using this to help find a better quality psu.

I personally disagree completely. I've used this PSU in every PC I've built that fits in the 430 watt margin. I've had Antec's and OCZ's pop on me, but I've never had a problem with this one. It's a great power supply. I've run one for over four years in my machine.

 

[chilly2468]

I have to agree with maxicudagreat's recommendation on every part except the power supply. According to the psu tier list that psu is not the best when it comes to reliability.
Tier list: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

I suggest using this to help find a better quality psu.

I personally disagree completely. I've used this PSU in every PC I've built that fits in the 430 watt margin. I've had Antec's and OCZ's pop on me, but I've never had a problem with this one. It's a great power supply. I've run one for over four years in my machine.

The cx series psu's are not that bad for low power systems. The problem is that due to them having cheap capacitors they tend to give out when using close to their rated wattage.

 

[BlakeDoesStuff]

Why would I need new memory and motherboard

 

[BlakeDoesStuff]

I also forgot to mention i have a Corsair CX 500W PSU

 

[chilly2468]

I also forgot to mention i have a Corsair CX 500W PSU

Then I highly recommend running it instead. Most problems from that line of psu's come when running it at or near 100% load for extended periods of time. A 500w psu also allows for future updrading.

 

[BlakeDoesStuff]

I'm probably going to get the 4gb 960, but why would I need a new motherboard?

 

[chilly2468]

I'm probably going to get the 4gb 960, but why would I need a new motherboard?

cpu supports a different socket.

 

[BlakeDoesStuff]

I do want a new cpu, but how much better is the cpu suggested than the one that I currently have(fx-6300)

 

[chilly2468]

It should be a good amount more powerful in gaming than the fx 6300.

 

[BlakeDoesStuff]

Alright what I think I'm going to do is purchase the Gtx 960 4gb, the i3 6300, and the Gigabyte GA-b150m

 

[BlakeDoesStuff]

Thanks everyone for the help