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looking to run some better games, also don't know why it didn't show up but i have a gtx750
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I also have 2 more slot for ram, and the cpu is a quad-core.

my computer also had a mid-tower case, but might need to upgrade it aswell, your preference.
It's ok to go a little over budget or under. I have $1,000 in total but trying to save some for other things. Thanks much appreciated.

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What is your total budget? (what you want to spend max)
Overclocking?
What games?
What do you need? (monitor keyboard mouse).
Aesthetics?
Primary use?
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What's the make and model of your case and PSU?
Why are you looking to upgrade, what specifically does your system not do that you want it to, or not do well enough?

So far, I'd say add a 240-256GB SSD and wait for AMD's RX 500 series to launch and grab an RX 580. You might need a new case and/or PSU though, don't know yet.
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13 wrote What's the make and model of your case and PSU?
Why are you looking to upgrade, what specifically does your system not do that you want it to, or not do well enough?

So far, I'd say add a 240-256GB SSD and wait for AMD's RX 500 series to launch and grab an RX 580. You might need a new case and/or PSU though, don't know yet.


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13 wrote Why are you looking to upgrade, what specifically does your system not do that you want it to, or not do well enough?





I'd definitely upgrade that case. If you don't care about the way your system looks too much, you could just get a Cooler Master N200 or Silencio or something. I'd probably invest in a tempered glass case at this point if you do care about aesthetics though. S340 Elite, or better yet an Eclipse P400S TG would be a good fairly cheap(for tempered glass) option. Definitely get an SSD.

I wouldn't get a GPU right now since the RX 500 series should be out pretty soon, so I'd recommend getting an RX 580 when they release. If you really want an upgrade asap, you could just get an RX 480 now. The 580s are most likely going to perform similar to 480s anyway, just some tweaks here and there. Your CPU is fine, you could maybe look at an upgrade to a Ryzen 5 chip since that will offer slightly better performance in games, but a lot better performance in everything else. As well as the fact Ryzen CPUs are all unlocked so you can overclock. Again though, your current CPU really is fine for gaming so an upgrade shouldn't be necessary.
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13 wrote Why are you looking to upgrade, what specifically does your system not do that you want it to, or not do well enough?





I'd definitely upgrade that case. If you don't care about the way your system looks too much, you could just get a Cooler Master N200 or Silencio or something. I'd probably invest in a tempered glass case at this point if you do care about aesthetics though. S340 Elite, or better yet an Eclipse P400S TG would be a good fairly cheap(for tempered glass) option. Definitely get an SSD.

I wouldn't get a GPU right now since the RX 500 series should be out pretty soon, so I'd recommend getting an RX 580 when they release. If you really want an upgrade asap, you could just get an RX 480 now. The 580s are most likely going to perform similar to 480s anyway, just some tweaks here and there. Your CPU is fine, you could maybe look at an upgrade to a Ryzen 5 chip since that will offer slightly better performance in games, but a lot better performance in everything else. As well as the fact Ryzen CPUs are all unlocked so you can overclock. Again though, your current CPU really is fine for gaming so an upgrade shouldn't be necessary.


When does the RX 580 release? i fine with waiting i have time, and my gpu isnt too shitty at the moment. Also, you think this case would be fine?
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I'd recommend spending a bit more for the tempered glass version, like I said. I'd also recommend the Phanteks Eclipse P400(S) over the S340, it's a better case. However the S340 is a perfectly fine alternative if that's what you want.

No confirmed release date or anything on the RX 500 series but I've heard rumours it's launching next week, which doesn't sound too wrong since 480s have been disappearing from stock and rising in price, likely due to vendors getting rid of 480s in preparation for 580s.
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13 wrote I'd recommend spending a bit more for the tempered glass version, like I said. I'd also recommend the Phanteks Eclipse P400(S) over the S340, it's a better case. However the S340 is a perfectly fine alternative if that's what you want.

No confirmed release date or anything on the RX 500 series but I've heard rumours it's launching next week, which doesn't sound too wrong since 480s have been disappearing from stock and rising in price, likely due to vendors getting rid of 480s in preparation for 580s.


Alright, sounds good i'll order it all as soon as possible and share photos once i get it all setup.
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