I'm a major noob at computers. I'd appreciate if anyone can suggest upgrades for me or direct me to a guide I can use. My PC is a refurbished HP Compaq Elite 8300. I want to find upgrades that are compatible with what I have before I waste money only to find I can't use what I get or it destroys what I already have.
Thank you so much to anyone who can help!
General Information
Processor: Intel Core i5-3570 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard: HP 3396
RAM: 8.00 GB (7.88GB usable)
Graphics Card: Intel HD Graphics
Power Supply: HP 240W
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional, Service Pack 1
WoW Settings: Graphics setting 1-3 (3 works fine in open world, however, I get frame rate lag even on 1 in some raid encounters)
Budget: $600-$1,000
Resolution: Doesn't matter
Games / Settings Desired: OK graphics & addons enabled without frame rate lag
Any other intensive software or special things you do: Just WoW/Starcraft 2/some older games
Country: US
Parts that can be reused: All of the above if it gives the results I need
Do you need an OS?: I'm fine with Windows 7
Do you need peripherals (e.g. monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers, etc)?: No