Upgrade

Hello everyone it's been about a year since I got my pc and I want to upgrade.

System specs:

CPU: FX 4300
MOBO: MSI 760GMA-P34(FX)
MEMORY: 8GB
STORAGE: 1TB WD Blue
GPU: GeForce GT 630
PSU: 400W *not sure what brand*

What would you guys update? *Remember: gaming isnt the priority here, just making the pc work smoothly and/or faster. I've been playing this kinda old mmo and I multiclient so i can have a char making mony but when i have both clients open cpu usage goes to 65%-75% and the whole thing just kinda slow down.

What I was planning on upgrading first was the cpu and then getting a cheap 64/120 ssd not sure what the price of those are too see the pc work more smoothly faster, or should I get a ram upgrade and the cpu? I want to upgrade it all, but I cant do it all at the same time, so what would you upgrade first?

 

  • Budget. How much are you willing to spend? $280
  • Where do you live (what country),  and what currency do you use? us, us dollar
  •   -Is there a retailer you prefer? no
  • Do you need or already have peripherals? (this can add to costs) already have
  • What will you be using your future computer for? Gaming? Rendering? Mix of both? Or is this a home media PC? Casual gaming and photo editing at high res. and that.
  • Do you overclock or want to get into overclocking? no
  • Do you plan on going for custom watercooling now, or in the future? no
  • OS. Do you need a new one? no

If you Render or Edit things-

  • What application do you use to render? (very important) photoshop
  • Do you render movies or just photoshop pictures ps pictures

 

If you are still fine with the GPU, I'd get a new CPU + motherboard first.

Maybe you can get an FX-8320 or 8350 of ebay and a 990FX motherboard. I'd also upgrade the PSU to something in the 550W range, preferably Seasonic, Corsair, EVGA or alike.