Need help with my current situation

[3zero3]

I'm new at this PC world (modifications, upgrading), and wanted to see what the group thought since everyone of you can run circles around me. I think I should start with upgrading my ram, but I'm pretty sure I should do the processor. I'm also sure that I'll be told to throw out what I have and build new. I just want to get my feet wet before jumping in. Below is what I currently have. Thanks to anyone will to help me out!

 

[deVIZtation]

I would recommend getting another 1155 chip. Get an i5, like the 3570. You don't need to get the K version. Also upgrade your ram to 8GB and get a discrete GPU. Pending on what PSU you have, you might have to upgrade that as well.

[Philcat101]

I'm new at this PC world (modifications, upgrading), and wanted to see what the group thought since everyone of you can run circles around me. I think I should start with upgrading my ram, but I'm pretty sure I should do the processor. I'm also sure that I'll be told to throw out what I have and build new. I just want to get my feet wet before jumping in. Below is what I currently have. Thanks to anyone will to help me out!

 

Your ram is a good amount. You might want to get a better processor, like a core i3 or i5 that has 4 cores.

I recomend an i5 3470.

Here is a search on newegg for the types of processors I was talking about.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100007671%2050001157%20600005579%20600005584%20600030236%20600095610&cm_sp=tab_computer-hardware_1-_-visnav-_-Intel-CPU_2

[007agentHP]

this is the upgrade i recommend big time for $230

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-3340 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1066 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $229.98

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-01 19:34 EDT-0400

 

depending on your budget you could get a gpu

 

if you want to start fresh, just strt me off with a budget. ivy bridge isnt that old and that i5 will last you a while

[3zero3]

Will all these work with my current motherboard? Don't really have a budget for this computer but I don't want to get stupid (if that's the case I would just start with a new build). Thanks again