Upgrade question, probably not right thread.

stalk

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Hi,

I don't get much to throw at my pc anymore, but might have some extra cash in the next few weeks. Say 200-300$ or so looking for advice on what I should upgrade. I like to game when I can but ya.

CPU: AMD 965 BE
GPU: His HD 7770
Mobo: Asus M5A78L-M LX Plus
PSU: Logiys 575w dual fan w/e(cheap but always had good results with cheap psu's)
Cooler: ZALMAN CNPS10XPERFORMA (Smallest 120mm setup up I could fit.)
Case: Rosewell Ranger. Slightly modded 2 80MM rare fans, Clear window/vent holes(near gpu) + 120mm intake.
Mouse: CM storm Xornet
Pad: Steel series slick w/e
Headset: Steelseries 7H
Keyboard: Uh some ebay bs (WFireST) Blue led backlight keyboard
 
There's almost nothing I would keep.

The Phenom and Asus mobo could be improved. But not for $300.

You could get a better GPU eg R9 270x and have change to get a compatible psu. See http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html for a good 500W power supply eg XFX 550, Seasonic 520, Antec HCG 520M

Any bigger gpu and you might have problems with the cpu coping.
 
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stalk

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Well the motherboard wont support a 2nd 7770, also I have a mechanical keyboard Rosewell w/e but since I mostly play in the dark the blue led keyboard can be more helpfull. Idk if I'd replace the psu unless it was aimed at another upgrade. Ya it's cheap but like I said for the money I ran a simpler psu in my last pc(7-8yr's old and still no issue with it).
 

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If it's for gaming would i look at the gpu first,a r9 270X would be a good choice imo.

This psu?
http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCkQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2FProduct%2FProduct.aspx%3FItem%3DN82E16817170017&ei=xweXU_qSKMvLPZS0gMAJ&usg=AFQjCNEUIMTdQQJwYalAOl3WCjhEussHxQ&bvm=bv.68445247,d.ZWU&cad=rja
has only 25amps on the +12voltrail so maybe get a better one for the rest of the money,but you could look to see how it does with your current one,it has the 2x6pin needed.