Not sure what to upgrade next

[rarda]

I have my computer specs listed. Can anyone tell me what I should upgrade and in what order I should do so in. I am pretty new to gaming computers

 

[RoasterMen]

Here's what you need to upgrade:
Graphics Card
Motherboard (Replace it with a better ones IMO)

And for the best upgrades don't ask me, I'm not so good with it :X

 

[N00berG00ber]

If you want gaming performance, then the GPU first. So upgrade the GPU. After that, upgrade the mobo and cpu to Intel. After that, then the psu.

 

[rarda]

If you want gaming performance, then the GPU first. So upgrade the GPU. After that, upgrade the mobo and cpu to Intel. After that, then the psu.

Ok that sounds good to me can you make any recommendations for a tight budget? around 400-500 dollars

 

[shadow2201]

For graphics card, I would go with something along these lines: SAPPHIRE DUAL-X 100373L Radeon R9 280 3GB 384-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 CrossFireX Support Video Card - Newegg.com

 

[MrNeeds]

My two cents: I would consider getting an SSD as it will speed up loading times and "loading lag" (lag due to textures and assets loading) considerably.

 

[rarda]

i have always wondered about those solid states would i install my os on it or what is the best thing to use a ssd for. i have one its only 128 gb so i have not put it in my system

 

[rarda]

Alos my buddy gave me a EVGA Geforce gts 450 GDDR5 but i was told my BFG geforce 250 would have better performance. the 450 also looks like it may have over heated there is definite heat marks by the dvi ports and kind of smells fried.

 

[MrNeeds]

an SSD is the best thing i've ever put in my system, my only regret is that it's not very big and you have to choose what you want to install selectively, I install my games that I play frequently on my SSD and use a mechanical for non intensive games.

The 450 outperforms the 250 everytime, it's a generation in front so it naturally will, I'd consider giving it a stab and see if it still works but I wouldn't hold my breath if it smells cooked.

 

[Layback Bear]

I would not plug in a card that has had the smell let out. It could damage your motherboard.

 

[RoasterMen]

I would rather look into a newer card that doesn't consume much energy like the GTX 750 Ti or R7 260X. GTS 450 is old.

 

[rarda]

Maybe test it on an old mother board?

 

[rarda]

I would love to go buy a high end card but working with a tight budget

 

[RoasterMen]

What is your budget? If your fine with playing games on low to medium (And a bit a high) then GTX 760 is for you.