Upgrading my pc

[Slow97]

I currently have a gaming pc that I am using to play the games I want, the pc itself is not that bad but i am looking to upgrade it. However in some games I play the FPS are not as high as I would like and I fear with the newer games coming out that this will continue to be the case. My pc specs are as followed, I am open to all suggestions; thank you in advance for all help! P.s can you please post what parts.

Processor
Intel Core i5-6400 2.7ghz Skylake CPU
Maximum Turbo Frequency : 3.3Ghz
Cache: 6MB
Memory
16GB DDR4 2133Mhz RAM
Supports up to 32GB
2 x DIMM sockets (used)
Hard Drive
2TB SATA HDD
120GB 2.5" SSD Boot Drive
Optical Drive
DVDRW
Software
Operating System: Windows© 10 Home
Chipset
Intel H110
Graphics
Nvidia Geforce GTX-960 2GB
Power Supply
350 watts

 

[lunyone]

Depending on your budget, I would opt for at least a GTX 970 GPU and a PSU upgrade to at least 500w (a quality one from Corsair, XFX, Seasonic, or Antec). I'm assuming your budget will allow for this, but you didn't mention it. What is your budget for the upgrade (my options listed would be about $350-375 or so).

 

[xxHAPPYxx]

damn dood how have you been running that pc on that low a wattage

 

[08samlan]

damn dood how have you been running that pc on that low a wattage

http://ark.intel.com/products/88185/Intel-Core-i5-6400-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_30-GHz

TDP: 65W

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/nvidia-geforce-gtx-960,review-33113-8.html

Max Load: 120W

The motherboard and other devices probably use 40-80W max.

Full Load: 265W

Way within Slow97s PSU capabilities. Everyone way over estimates how many watts their PCs actually use.

I'd have to agree with lunyone, buy a GTX 970 and possibly upgrade the PSU (to 500W) if you have the money, although I think it would work with your current PSU anyway.

 

[lunyone]

damn dood how have you been running that pc on that low a wattage

http://ark.intel.com/products/88185/Intel-Core-i5-6400-Processor-6M-Cache-up-to-3_30-GHz

TDP: 65W

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/nvidia-geforce-gtx-960,review-33113-8.html

Max Load: 120W

The motherboard and other devices probably use 40-80W max.

Full Load: 265W

Way within Slow97s PSU capabilities. Everyone way over estimates how many watts their PCs actually use.

I'd have to agree with lunyone, buy a GTX 970 and possibly upgrade the PSU (to 500W) if you have the money, although I think it would work with your current PSU anyway.

Not all 350w PSU are created equal. If it is a quality 350w PSU, you might be okay, but why take a chance. I know the OP wants better gaming performance, so getting a bit more PSU now, means not needing to upgrade the PSU later. It all depends on the OP budget. Also I'm not sure what resolution the OP is gaming under, but if it is 1080p or even 1440p, the GTX 970 would be a good budget fit. Moving up to the GTX 980 would be better, but it isn't worth the upgrade, IMHO.