I just want to know what would be the best way to upgrade my computer for gaming within my budget. Some things I have considered are adding RAM, adding an SSD, changing CPUs, getting a more reliable PSU, etc.
Approximate Purchase Date: really any time this summer
Budget Range: around $300 after shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, surfing the web, simple photoshop
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: not sure
Do you need to buy OS: Currently have Windows 8.1 installed
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: any reliable sources with low shipping costs/times
Location: Bennington, Nebraska, USA
Parts Preferences: no preference
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1440x900
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I want to be able to play newer games like BF4 and GTA V at a good framerate on decent settings. I can't play these games right now at good quality.
Current Parts:
CPU: Intel Pentium G645 2.9GHz Dual-Core Processor
Motherboard: Lenovo 90000684 MAHOBAY H61 motherboard (BIOS version ESKT19A)
Memory: 4 GB Ramaxel RAM (CPU-Z says my DRAM Frequency is at 665.1 MHz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)
Case: Lenovo K410 ATX Case
Power Supply: 550W Ark Technology ATX P4 Semi-Modular Power Supply
I'm looking for advice on what to buy! Any help is greatly appreciated.
Approximate Purchase Date: really any time this summer
Budget Range: around $300 after shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, surfing the web, simple photoshop
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: not sure
Do you need to buy OS: Currently have Windows 8.1 installed
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: any reliable sources with low shipping costs/times
Location: Bennington, Nebraska, USA
Parts Preferences: no preference
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1440x900
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I want to be able to play newer games like BF4 and GTA V at a good framerate on decent settings. I can't play these games right now at good quality.
Current Parts:
CPU: Intel Pentium G645 2.9GHz Dual-Core Processor
Motherboard: Lenovo 90000684 MAHOBAY H61 motherboard (BIOS version ESKT19A)
Memory: 4 GB Ramaxel RAM (CPU-Z says my DRAM Frequency is at 665.1 MHz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)
Case: Lenovo K410 ATX Case
Power Supply: 550W Ark Technology ATX P4 Semi-Modular Power Supply
I'm looking for advice on what to buy! Any help is greatly appreciated.