What Should I Upgrade In My Build?

[iamzenni]

I have noticed that my PC is having a little trouble running those newer, graphic eating, games. I'm looking for a new video card, preferably a 970. I'm also looking for a new PSU. Also, should I upgrade my CPU? Maybe go to Intel instead? I'm also looking for a better case that has good air ventilation and room to install case fans. Should I get a SDD?

CPU: AMD FX-6350 Six-Core Processor (3.9GHz)

GPU: Current GPU is EVGA 660.

Memory: 8GB DDR3 1866 (G.SKILL Ares Series)

OS: Windows 7 64-bit

HDD: 1TB

PSU: Corsair CX series CX500 500W

SDD: none

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Case: NZXT white case (It's a mid tower, looking for a larger case with air ventilation.)

 

[dottorrent]

Graphics card definitely. Plus, you might wanna get a new PSU. Here are a few suggestions -

AMD FX-8320 + Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

GTX 970

Antec True Power Classic 750w (Seasonic made, excellent quality)

Samsung 850 PRO 250GB

NZXT S340 (3 fans in the front!!!)

Just need to know your country of residence and I can find the best prices for you.

 

[logainofhades]

Sounds like you need a system rebuild, at this point. I would reuse what you can, and start fresh. Do you have a budget in mind? An i5 with a GTX 970 would be a substantial upgrade.

 

[iamzenni]

Graphics card definitely. Plus, you might wanna get a new PSU. Here are a few suggestions -

AMD FX-8320 + Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

GTX 970

Antec True Power Classic 750w (Seasonic made, excellent quality)

Samsung 850 PRO 250GB

NZXT S340 (3 fans in the front!!!)

Just need to know your country of residence and I can find the best prices for you.

I live in the United States.

 

[iamzenni]

Sounds like you need a system rebuild, at this point. I would reuse what you can, and start fresh. Do you have a budget in mind? An i5 with a GTX 970 would be a substantial upgrade.

Just throw something at me.

 

[logainofhades]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright TRUE Spirit 140 POWER 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.98 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($332.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1027.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-20 15:08 EDT-0400

 

[Larry Litmanen]

I have noticed that my PC is having a little trouble running those newer, graphic eating, games. I'm looking for a new video card, preferably a 970. I'm also looking for a new PSU. Also, should I upgrade my CPU? Maybe go to Intel instead? I'm also looking for a better case that has good air ventilation and room to install case fans. Should I get a SDD?

CPU: AMD FX-6350 Six-Core Processor (3.9GHz)

GPU: Current GPU is EVGA 660.

Memory: 8GB DDR3 1866 (G.SKILL Ares Series)

OS: Windows 7 64-bit

HDD: 1TB

PSU: Corsair CX series CX500 500W

SDD: none

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Case: NZXT white case (It's a mid tower, looking for a larger case with air ventilation.)

First of all i'd get an SSD, even if you can not afford a really good one any SSD is a huge improvement. You will boot in like a minute. That will improve the overall PC experience.

As far as everything else, GTX 660 is not that much worse than GTX 960, maybe go for 970.