[SOLVED] What components need to be replaced first???

[bigtownrooster]

I'm looking to uprade my gaming PC focusing on performance and graphical enhancement but I'm unsure which components need to go first and which ones can stay for a while.

Here is a list of my specs:

MotherBoard: ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL
GPU: ASUS ROG GeForce GTX 1050 Ti STRIX-GTX1050TI-O4G-GAMING 4GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready Video Card
Processor: Intel Core i7-3770S Ivy Bridge Quad-Core 3.1GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 65W BX80637I73770S Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000
SSD: Crucial M4 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CT128M4SSD2
HDD: WD Black 1TB Performance Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD1003FZEX
PSU: Raidmax RX-530SS

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

You didn't mention your PSU, which is perhaps the most critical component to consider when upgrading your GPU.

With that, I'd upgrade the GPU and PSU first. Get the GPU you can afford that will perform at the level you desire and a PSU that can handle it. If you can't afford a new CPU/Mobo/DDR4 RAM also, then upgrade to 16GB of DDR3.

 

[nostall]

As stated, you might need a better PSU, but you haven't told us what you already have. If it is a quality unit then the next question for the forum is what graphics card do you want to put in the PC. MrN1xe9uy is on track with his reply.

You didn't mention your PSU, which is perhaps the most critical component to consider when upgrading your GPU.

 

[bigtownrooster]

You didn't mention your PSU, which is perhaps the most critical component to consider when upgrading your GPU.

With that, I'd upgrade the GPU and PSU first. Get the GPU you can afford that will perform at the level you desire and a PSU that can handle it. If you can't afford a new CPU/Mobo/DDR4 RAM also, then upgrade to 16GB of DDR3.

You didn't mention your PSU, which is perhaps the most critical component to consider when upgrading your GPU.

With that, I'd upgrade the GPU and PSU first. Get the GPU you can afford that will perform at the level you desire and a PSU that can handle it. If you can't afford a new CPU/Mobo/DDR4 RAM also, then upgrade to 16GB of DDR3.

I added the psu, i couldnt find my exact psu onling its the raidmax rx 530 ss but is not led equipped if that affects the performance which i dont think it does

 

[Flayed]

I vote for a new motherboard, cpu, ram and graphics card and powersupply unit lol

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

I added the psu, i couldnt find my exact psu onling its the raidmax rx 530 ss but is not led equipped if that affects the performance which i dont think it does

Raidmax PSUs are some of the worst. They give the appearance of gaming quality PSUs while cheaping out on the most important internal components. I still say my original suggestion of a GPU and PSU upgrade is the best route. Your CPU still has some room to add a more powerful GPU.

GPU suggestions - https://pcpartpicker.com/products/video-card/#c=476,439,450,438,391,431,478,445&sort=price

PSU suggestions - https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/3hkwrH,FdRFf7,3F2rxr,Qb8j4D/

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Raidmax PSUs are not acceptable. Replace that first to make sure your PC is reliable.

Next your GPU should be replaced. a 1050ti is just ok meanwhile the 3770k is still a pretty good CPU.

What is your budget for the upgrade?