Specifications for mid-range gaming PC?

[UltimateJolteon]

Hello,

 

This is my first post on Linus, and I hope I can get some help...

 

I'm wondering what desktop setup would be best for me. As a side note, my budget is around 700-900 AUD.

 

My 'Ol' Faithful' PC (I shitake mushrooms you not, it lasted a good 12 years) is gradually slowing down and I'm thinking of changing the parts, not just getting a whole new desktop. It would run my favourite games such as Team Fortress 2 and Garry's Mod at around 35fps on all high settings, including AA, which was great, despite having a Pentium CPU and a GeForce GT (which, from what I heard, was 1337 5p34k for shitake mushrooms).

 

I've already got the power supply, case and all the accessories needed, I just need to change the basics like the CPU and GPU.

 

I am only 14, though, and I don't know much about computers, but I am willing to learn. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what the new specifications should look like?

 

Thanks,

 

UltimateJolteon

[Faceman]

What case and PSU do you have?

[UltimateJolteon]

You know what? I actually don't know. It doesn't have any labeling on it, but it IS made by Huntkey, and it is a full ATX case.

 

The PSU is fine, as my brother (who is an IT technician) says it can handle an upgrade.

 

EDIT: I'm not thinking of overclocking, as it could cause problems.

[Nup]

Damn 12 years, nice. 

 

Welcome to the forums  

[UltimateJolteon]

Thank you! :3

[Faceman]

Thank you! :3

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/JVkbxr

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/JVkbxr/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($243.00 @ Centre Com) <-- If this is too pricey, an i3-4160 is an excellent alternative.

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.00 @ CPL Online)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($100.00 @ IJK)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.00 @ CPL Online) <-- install your OS on the SSD, everything else on the HDD.

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($329.00 @ IJK)

Total: $850.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-11 10:31 EST+1100

[UltimateJolteon]

Thanks!

[UltimateJolteon]

OK, after some contemplating, I've decided on a rough setup.

 

Here are my old specs which I finally found...

 

CPU: Pentium E5200

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9400GT (Which I realise should really be replaced... and fast.)

 

(The other specifications don't matter at this time.)

 

My new specs would look like this.

 

CPU: Intel i5-4460 (Balanced between the i3's low cost and the 4690's high performance.)

GPU: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti

 

More/upgraded RAM may help too.

 

Unfortunately, I've checked my budget ; I can only afford one part at a time with my current standing. So, my question is - which would give me the biggest boost? Better CPU, better GPU or more RAM?

 

(P.S : I sincerely apologise for any sudden self-harm to the facial region via the means of a desk or a hand. I'm not that technical.)

[UltimateJolteon]

OK, after some contemplating, I've decided on a rough setup.

 

Here are my old specs which I finally found...

 

CPU: Pentium E5200

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9400GT (Which I realise should really be replaced... and fast.)

 

(The other specifications don't matter at this time.)

 

My new specs would look like this.

 

CPU: Intel i5-4460 (Balanced between the i3's low cost and the 4690's high performance.)

GPU: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti

 

More/upgraded RAM may help too.

 

Unfortunately, I've checked my budget ; I can only afford one part at a time with my current standing. So, my question is - which would give me the biggest boost? Better CPU, better GPU or more RAM?

 

(P.S : I sincerely apologise for any sudden self-harm to the facial region via the means of a desk or a hand. I'm not that technical.)