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Looking to Upgrade.

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Currently my PC is decent, but I am looking for some upgrades and was wondering what you think needs upgrading.

 

   CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2 GHz quad core

MOBO: Biostar B75MU3+ (crappy but does the job)

  RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB DDR3-1600

  GPU: Asus GTX 660 2GB                                                                     

  PSU: Corsair 430W 80+ Bronze

 

Storage is not an issue and I haven't ran into any RAM usage issues either. What do you guys think I should upgrade?? I have about $500 to play with. Thanks in advance.

 

 

EDIT: I currently Have an SSD, it is a small amount of storage.  Intel 530 series 120GB

 
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SSD or graphics card. 

For an SSD I'd recommend an MX100 or 840 Evo, for graphics card it depends on your budget/resolution. Your CPU is still more than capable.

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ssd and gpu would be great imo. i'd spent 350$ on a the gpu and the rest on an SSD. you can get a nice gtx 970 and 250gb ssd. my only advice on ssd: do not choose Kingston v300. 

may your framerates be high and your temperatures be low. #pcmr

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in that order: PSU, GPU.

Despite what others might say this chineese made el cheapo ultra low end corsair cx 400w of yours should not run a GTX 970 or R9 290 or any other similar high-end GPU's...i'd suggest you replace it with a good unit made by seasonic (xfx, antec) or by superflower (evga G2) or other good units.

Then look for an high end graphics card (R9 290(x) GTX 970...GTX 780 MAYBE if a super deal is available...)

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| GPU: MSI RTX 3080Ti Ventus 3X OC  RAM: 32GB T-Force Delta RGB 3066mhz |
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Made some shopping for you, if you are in the US this is what i would order personaly:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card  ($269.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $324.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-22 15:16 EST-0500

| CPU: Core i7-8700K @ 4.89ghz - 1.21v  Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING  CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 |
| GPU: MSI RTX 3080Ti Ventus 3X OC  RAM: 32GB T-Force Delta RGB 3066mhz |
| Displays: Acer Predator XB270HU 1440p Gsync 144hz IPS Gaming monitor | Oculus Quest 2 VR

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Made some shopping for you, if you are in the US this is what i would order personaly:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card  ($269.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $324.98

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-22 15:16 EST-0500

i see you liked so i quote myself to get your attention: if you want that powersupply at 54.99$ make sure you follow this link and add it to your cart from there:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003HE260I/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

| CPU: Core i7-8700K @ 4.89ghz - 1.21v  Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING  CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 |
| GPU: MSI RTX 3080Ti Ventus 3X OC  RAM: 32GB T-Force Delta RGB 3066mhz |
| Displays: Acer Predator XB270HU 1440p Gsync 144hz IPS Gaming monitor | Oculus Quest 2 VR

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