What should I upgrade in my gaming pc for recording videos and playing at max settings.

[MichaelKerr98]

Hello what in my pc should i upgrade for a future proof gaming recording and editing pc for max settings. Here are my specs

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  CPU: FX8300
  Memory: DDR3 1600 4g+8g
  Hdd:2tb Sata3
  Odd: 24xdvd rw
  Vga: amd hd8760/1gd5
  0s:windows 8

Thanks, Michael

 

[Nextg_Rival]

What is your graphics card?

 

[MichaelKerr98]

What is your graphics card?

amd hd 8760

 

[Nextg_Rival]

Seems like your graphics card is the weakest link. I recommend an upgrade. Please take the wattage required by the system in consideration before choosing a card to upgrade to or upgrade your PSU as well if needed. I take it you have 8 GB RAM, right?

 

[Mac070]

For editing you cant go wrong with DDR4 Ram and better graphics. Graphics actually arent too bad but could add in a MSI R9 280X. Also maybe 16 gbs ram in DDR4.

 

[Guest]

Hello what in my pc should i upgrade for a future proof gaming recording and editing pc for max settings. Here are my specs

• 
  CPU: FX8300
  Memory: DDR3 1600 4g+8g
  Hdd:2tb Sata3
  Odd: 24xdvd rw
  Vga: amd hd8760/1gd5
  0s:windows 8

Thanks, Michael

cpu

 

[Nextg_Rival]

Upgrading the RAM to DDR4 would require a brand new extra priced X99 motherboard as well as an expensive 2011LGA CPU. I am getting the idea that OP has a limited budget, which makes me think that wouldn't be helpful at all. On the other hand, his GPU is too weak for his CPU, so I think upgrading his GPU would be a much better choice here. On the other hand, upgrading the CPU would also be very expensive as he'd need to get a brand new motherboard and an i5, since the AM3+ socket doesn't allow for any justifiable upgrade, as the socket is basically dead. I really think that the GPU should be the thing that should be upgraded.