Upgrading my PC

[dustyclarkkucey]

So i'm looking to upgrade, I want to record gameplay and need a better computer to do so. When I try and record on this one it just doesn't cut it, plus I want to upgrade to satisfy my graphical needs, i'm sick of running my games on low-medium.

I have an HP desktop that I bought back in october, I upgraded a few months ago to a MSI 6670 graphics card and a 600w PSU. I would love some input on what you guys think i should upgrade and add to my computer! I'm a total newb to all of this so please don't be too hard on me!

I have 10gb of RAM
MSI 6670 graphics card
600w corsair PSU
AMD A10 5700 APU
I think my motherboard is just a hp standard one my computer is fairly new.

I am looking to run my games on high settings with no problems and I want to record ALOT of gameplay.

I want to order the parts and take my computer to my local computer store and they will build it for me. My budget is anywhere from 300-600

Thankyou!

I would like to upgrade to a nvidia card but whatever your suggestions are i will consider!

 

[CatsAreMLG]

Are you going to save any parts from your old computer? I recommend you keep parts like the HDD, the PSU, and the RAM and upgrading everything else.

 

[dustyclarkkucey]

Are you going to save any parts from your old computer? I recommend you keep parts like the HDD, the PSU, and the RAM and upgrading everything else.

Yes That is exactly what i planned on keeping!

 

[Thanatos Telos]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI B75A-G43 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($74.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.98 @ Outlet PC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $598.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-26 19:50 EDT-0400)
nVidia is pretty bad at the 300$/250$ pricepoint. This build should max out most stuff easily.

 

[CatsAreMLG]

Great. BTW how much Space do you have on your HDD?
Graphics card: AMD Radeon HD 7870 $230 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150606
CPU: i5 3570k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504 ($210)
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130653 ($80)
Case: HAF 912 ($59) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233 (But it's your choice for the case really.)

Total: $570 ($590) if you want an Optical drive

50 extra bucks can get you a HD 7950

 

[dustyclarkkucey]

Yes That is exactly what i planned on keeping!

Great. BTW how much Space do you have on your HDD? [/quotemsg]

I have 357GB free of 920gb

 

[CatsAreMLG]

Well Recording is gonna cut that down pretty quick I recomend getting an extra HDD or clearing up a lot of space

 

[dustyclarkkucey]

Great. BTW how much Space do you have on your HDD?
Graphics card: AMD Radeon HD 7870 $230 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150606
CPU: i5 3570k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504 ($210)
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130653 ($80)
Case: HAF 912 ($59) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233 (But it's your choice for the case really.)

Total: $570 ($590) if you want an Optical drive

50 extra bucks can get you a HD 7950

Would it be worth getting the 7950?

 

[dustyclarkkucey]

Is this a good card to get? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150588

I don't wanna overkill it but i want to make sure im getting alot of good frames

 

[CatsAreMLG]

What games are you gonna be playing?
Like on a minecraft through Crysis 3 scale

 

[dustyclarkkucey]

Mainly The War Z, (Not sure if you know it) Battlefield 3

 

[CatsAreMLG]

The 7870 will be fine then, I personally don't like the WarZ Lol. But I can't wait for The DayZ Standalone game.
If you want like 60+ frames with Fraps on in BF3 though. Then get the 7950.
If this is on YouTube, I'll be sure to Sub if you send me link to your channel.

 

[dustyclarkkucey]

Thanks for all your help! I've decided on getting the 7950 it's an upgrade im sure i'll be happy with! My youtube is:http://www.youtube.com/user/dustyclarkkucey

I'll be ordering my parts soon, and I decided on this case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146092

I'm also considering building it myself rather than taking it to my local computer store, save a little money and maybe gain some experience.

Is there anything I will need to do this, like do i need to order glue or anything?

 

[CatsAreMLG]

Thanks for all your help! I've decided on getting the 7950 it's an upgrade im sure i'll be happy with! My youtube is:http://www.youtube.com/user/dustyclarkkucey

I'll be ordering my parts soon, and I decided on this case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146092

I'm also considering building it myself rather than taking it to my local computer store, save a little money and maybe gain some experience.

Is there anything I will need to do this, like do i need to order glue or anything?

All you need is a flat surface, screwdriver, a knife to open stuff, and plenty of time to build it all. Be sure to touch the case often to discharge the static onto it instead of your important parts.

 

[dustyclarkkucey]

Thanks for all your help! I've decided on getting the 7950 it's an upgrade im sure i'll be happy with! My youtube is:http://www.youtube.com/user/dustyclarkkucey

I'll be ordering my parts soon, and I decided on this case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146092

I'm also considering building it myself rather than taking it to my local computer store, save a little money and maybe gain some experience.

Is there anything I will need to do this, like do i need to order glue or anything?

All you need is a flat surface, screwdriver, a knife to open stuff, and plenty of time to build it all. Be sure to touch the case often to discharge the static onto it instead of your important parts.

Will i need to buy windows 7 or if i keep my hdd will it already be installed?

 

[CatsAreMLG]

It will stay installed.
I am also going to be upgrading my PC this summer. I will be getting the HD 7950, and the AMD FX 8320 CPU

 

[CatsAreMLG]

I'm sure you'll be happy with the 4 free games that AMD includes with the 7950. (Crysis 3, Bioshock Infinite, Tomb Raider, and FarCry 3 Blood Dragon)