Hey peeps! So here is my current build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/HelloImTinyT/saved/7vtNnQ
And I was wondering what parts I should upgrade first? This is a gaming PC, and my reason for wanting to upgrade it is so that I can play games on higher settings but still getting good performance. My budget is around $200-350.
A new GPU and CPU would be what i recommend. If you watch for sales you could get a fx 8320 for like 130usd and a r9 270x for around 150$. But be careful and make sure your motherboard supports the 8 cores properly. If you are not overclocking it should not be an issue but always check with your product manufacture.
EDIT: you may also consider waiting for CES to see what nvidia and amd bring to the table. A price drop is bound to be around the corner as well as a new product launch.
I would either upgrade to an i5 or get a new video card. Are you limited by your current cpu? If not a new video card would be the best option to increase performance. If your games are cpu bound go for the an i5.
option 1: cca 130usd / just buy a used amd r9 280x, the mobo looks a bit weak for a FX 8320, and games are bad utilising more then 4 threats, with that you can do max 1080p gaming for another year.
Reasons: weak mobo, can't handle 8 core fx, the VMR will blow if you overclock and the clock per clock are similar
Upgrade your cpu to the amd fx6300 or fx4300 which the motherboard should barely able handle the 6300 and try to get a amd r9 270x for your gpu upgrade. Upgrade the cpu first which should be your first priority