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Upgrading My Rig! or Start a New Build?

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Hello, I want to get suggestions on whether to upgrade my PC or just start a new build. I am aiming for a gaming PC capable of running games at 1080p@60fps between High and Ultra Settings(if available). 

My current Build is the following:   

CPU: AMD Athlon(tm) X4 760K Quad Core Processor      (4 CPUs), ~3.8GHz (with stock cooler)

RAM: (1) Crucial ballistix 8GB lowprofile 1600 DDR3 and (2) Crucial ballistix 4GB 1600 DDR3. Total of 16GB DDR3 memory 

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB.

MOBO: Asus A88XM-A.

PSU: Corsair CX430 80 PLUS Bronze.

HDD: WD Blue 1TB at 7200 Rpm.(I want to get more space, either and SSD or another HDD).

OS: Windows 10 Pro.

 

What part(s) of my computer should I upgrade to play games at the resolution stated above?,  Or,  should I just start a new build? My Budget right now is between $500-600 USD.

 

I only play in One monitor at 1080p, and I don't really think in upgrading to more monitors or better monitors in a while. Also I do not need to buy any peripherals,  as you may guessed it, I already have all the necessary for gaming.

Thanks a lot:D

 

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OK. Here's what you should do:

 

Upgrade GPU to GTX 1060

Get another stick of 8GB ram.

Get an aftermarket cooler for your cpu and do some overclocks. (This is optional. The current clock speed of your CPU is fine for games)

 

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My build:

CPU: Intel Core i5-7400 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor,

 Motherboard: ASRock B250M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard, 

Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory,

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive, 

Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB ARMOR OC Video Card, 

Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case , 

Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply, 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full, 

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N USB 2.0 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter, Case Fan: Corsair Air Series White 2 pack 52.2 CFM  120mm Fan

 

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Only two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not even sure of the former. - Albert Einstein.

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If your sticking with 1080 id keep the 960 for now and mabey upgrade cpu to an i5 to make upgrading to 1440p when you have more money easier. You should also get a ssd

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