PC upgrade or build question?

[EmileS]

The hdd is the bottleneck of your setup. Maybe invest in a ssd. Won't help your gaming though.

I think you're missing the point of the upgrade here. He's indicating for something towards gaming, the SSD will only increase load times of the games, nothing else, thus no use for it with this limited budget.

hereticangel and NomNom's advice on the upgrade is what you should follow. Start with GPU upgrade HD7870 will be fine (with the games) R2k.

PSU ~R700:
http://www.wootware.co.za/coolermaster-rs550-acaae3-gx-550w-12v-528w-atx-12v-v2-31.html
http://www.rebeltech.co.za/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=30&products_id=1793

RAM: Just add another 4GB stick ~R400

Keyboard: ~R400

CPU: I played on a H61 (and H77) and i3-3220 for almost a year with my HD7870 Myst, had no problems in games, GPU took most grunt. However, upgrading to my i5-4670k did see some FPS increases in some games. I'd suggest upgrading your CPU and Mobo together in 6-12 months. Thereafter a SSD.

 

[lethal predator]

Thanks so much for the advice and its great to know you have had a build like I'm going for.

Will get a 7870 maybe try one from uk but powercolor if I can't.
Looking at corsair vs 650w
Still got to look at a stick of ram
Will look at logitech g110
And versa g2 or antec gx700 cases

Thanks again

 

[lethal predator]

Hi everyone

Going to get a powercolor 7850
Corsair vs 650
The ram is like 600 cheapest for 4gb 1333. Don't kniw what to do.
I really like he antec gx700 as it comes with 3 fans. But will have to decide as budget is 4000 and I need a decent keyboard and mouse under R500 for both.

Thanks