Need help upgrading my PC

[GhostRacer]

Hi guys I have been using this PC for about a year now and I'm thinking of upgrading my system with AMD parts, can you guys please help me out?

 

My current computer specs:

MSi Z97 Gaming 9 AC Motherboard
Nvidia GTX960 2GB
Corsair Vengeance 16 GB DDR3 RAM(2 X 8GB)
1 TB Seagate Barracuda HDD
128 GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD
Intel i5 4690 @3.9 GHz
Corsair CS750M 750 W PSU
BenQ RL255 Monitor

 

None of the components are overclocked and I will not overclock my system in the future as well.

Please give me options in a similar price range.

 

Thanks.

[Dr_Pleeper]

It's not worth it. You would need to buy a new motherboard and cpu. Just buy a 4790 and you will be far better off then upgrading to new amd parts.

[19_blackie_73]

getting a 380 will give you a small bump, getting a 390(X) will give you a big jump. "Upgrading" the processor will most likely result in downgrading with amd parts.

[PorkyChoUk]

Why do you want AMD parts (except the gpu ,I can understand that). Intel has better performing cpu's and you already have a intel motherboard so why not save up on an i7?

[leonard_sun]

As there has not been any socket comparability between Intel and AMD, I'm guessing you mean just the GPU when you said "AMD parts". The most cost effective way to upgrade your current rig is to get a better GPU as anything - with regards to AMD parts - else will necessitate a Mobo change.

 

The R9 390 would be my recommendation. 

[instagraml]

Definitely upgrade the processor to an i7, but for everything else I would be completely satisfied with, so idk how to help you there... I wouldn't know how to upgrade ur system, seeing as how it is already the best it could be as far as I'm concerned... maybe I'm poor or something lol

[Streetguru]

2 hours ago, GhostRacer said:

Hi guys I have been using this PC for about a year now and I'm thinking of upgrading my system with

Wait 6 months for the new GPUs or buy a 4k free-sync display now for around 500

[GhostRacer]

Thanks for the help and yeah I was thinking about changing my MOBO as well,because in my area (Dubai) Intel and Nvidia components are really expensive while AMD components are cheap, otherwise I would have already upgraded to an I7.

 

[GhostRacer]

I might go with a 380,an AMD FX9590(I7 is about 200 $ more) & an ASUS Crosshair V Formula.

 

Similar Intel and Nvidia components are around 150-200$ more so you can see why I'm going with AMD.

 

[GhostRacer]

BTW completely off topic but how do I paint my case a different color?