Upgrade Help

[trypolar]

Hello everyone!

I bought my rig in Feb 2011 so I know there is room for upgrades, likely on video card and RAM. I copied the below specs from my invoice, please let me know if you need additional details.

CPU - Intel Core i7 950 Quad Core Processor 3.06GHz
Motherboard - ASUS Sabertooth X58 LGA1366 DDR3 CrossFireX
Memory - G.SKILL 6GB DDR3 1600 CL 3x2GB
Storage - Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA3 7200RPM
Video Card - Gigabye GeForce GTX 460 SE 1GB
Case - CoolerMaster Haf 932 Full Tower
Power Supply - CoolerMaster GX 750W 80+
OS - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Budget - $400
Country - Canada

I'm looking to run WoW/COD/D3 and future games at 60+ fps on high/max settings on high resolutions. I only use my computer for gaming/surfing.

I don't know very much about computer hardware, I'm mostly concerned about compatibility.

I'll check back often for updates and provide info as necessary.

Thanks everyone!

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.49 @ NCIX)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($322.84 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $412.33
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 14:47 EST-0500)

overclock your cpu to a nice 3.6-3.8 ghz. do u have an aftermarket cooler?

[trypolar]

I don't think so...it wasn't included on the invoice. The case is huge and there's a ton of room inside. It's even really cold when I put my hand over the openings!

Is there a way I can tell without opening my case?

[Deleted]

nope but shouldnt be hard to open that case

[trypolar]

Just opened 'er up and it's roomier than I remembered. There doesn't appear to be a dedicated cooler but the case has an extra fan and thats not even plugged in.

[chazus]

Even the i7-950 is going to struggle a little at 3.6ghz. unfortunately your budget doesn't really allow getting both a new CPU/Board -and- gpu. However I think the CPu/Board may be a better option for you at this stage.

[trypolar]

I can actually invest $1000 but I figured only minor upgrades were needed.

[Deleted]

1000 is a different story

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.49 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $975.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-30 16:00 EST-0500)

reuse ur western and the case

[trypolar]

Thanks for your help flens. Can I reuse my 750W Power supply?

[Deleted]

yeah probably, if it worked until now why not. i just tend to advise for a new psu with new parts if the budget allows it.