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AMD Phenom II X6 1045T 2.70GHz
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I want to be able to run the new games coming out and I want to be able to run bf4. I dont know if I should upgrade my power supply and my case first, or if I should upgrade my grahpic's card, or if I should upgrade my processor and motherboard. I was gonna get a MSI R9 270 GAMING 2GB so I could play BF4.


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The GPU and CPU should be the number one priority to upgrade. GPU should come first, and if you can try to get a new motherboard that is nice and supports the CPU socket you would wish to purchase.
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PSU first. If it is a no name brand then I wouldn't trust it.
Then GPU followed by CPU/mobo.
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Terrabytez wrote PSU first. If it is a no name brand then I wouldn't trust it.
Then GPU followed by CPU/mobo.


I would have thought it would have been Corsair brand, I thought he just placed the number down without placing the brand. If that is true however, listen to Terrabytez, PSU is the heart and soul of a build. Without it, you will have no functions in your computer.
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If you can post the model of the power supply and case then we can provide more insight. However I'd go the GPU route and case upgrade if the power supply is decent.
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Buxtyy wrote If you can post the model of the power supply and case then we can provide more insight. However I'd go the GPU route and case upgrade if the power supply is decent.


Alright I updated the post, I put the powersupply and a picture of the case
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InvokerMLG wrote
Buxtyy wrote If you can post the model of the power supply and case then we can provide more insight. However I'd go the GPU route and case upgrade if the power supply is decent.


Alright I updated the post, I put the powersupply and a picture of the case


The powersupply is not as bad as I thought. I will do some more research on it too see if it is good enough to keep in. I thought it would have been a cheap $15 400 watt.

Edit: So I have seen some reviews of the PSU and its very spotty. Some people love it, some people hate it, which isnt nice to see from a PSU because you want something reliable. I have a nice recommendation for you.

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I have always loved Corsair PSU's and this one seems perfect for what you need. Also the cords are nice and braided, and will last.


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What is your budget for the upgrades then?
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Buxtyy wrote What is your budget for the upgrades then?


$500-$600 but ill go higher if I have to.
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Definitely the CPU if you can afford to
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