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I have $400 to buy a motherboard, CPU, and ram (upgrading to 16GB or should I?) i do not know much about computers and am very indecisive about things like this.
I am wanting to get the best gaming performance.
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Im assuming this is for a PC that has already been built so can we have the full specs of your PC including make and model of the power supply.

If this is a fresh build, whats your full budget, do you have any parts now and what will you be doing on your PC?
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Xlggy wrote Im assuming this is for a PC that has already been built so can we have the full specs of your PC including make and model of the power supply.

If this is a fresh build, whats your full budget, do you have any parts now and what will you be doing on your PC?


yes its already built im just upgrading some thing.

MY current build right now is:

CPU: AMD FX-4300
RAM: Crucial 8GB DDR3 1333 MHz(4GB X 2)
PSU: Thermaltake 650W Smart series
GPU: XFX R9 270x 2GB
CPU Cooler: idk... very cheap one.
Motherboard: MSI (Micro Star) 760GM-P34
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Why do you need to upgrade? Im assuming you want it for gaming so what games do you play?

Do you have a lack of FPS in some games?
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If your looking to get a new CPU, i'd get a new CPU cooler as well, you said the one you have is very Cheap...
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That is what I would do, also your PSU might be due an upgrade also. [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
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Xlggy wrote Why do you need to upgrade? Im assuming you want it for gaming so what games do you play?

Do you have a lack of FPS in some games?


yes, fallout 4 i get 60fps if nothing is happening but when i get inot gun fights it drops to 30 sometimes.
also i play arma and have to play on medium.
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In response to your PM to me, this i5 is better than the 4460 because it is the newer generation.
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Buxtyy wrote In response to your PM to me, this i5 is better than the 4460 because it is the newer generation.


what about the motherboard? you recommend any better? like the msi z97 gaming 5?
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Any Z97 motherboard will NOT be compatible with the build I posted above. If you want a better motherboard ask why...unless it offers more I/O ports or features then there is no point.
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