Hardware Need help with my new PC

[gokujr1000]

I recently got a new PC and I've noticed although it's pretty good the way it is for running games it needs a couple of changes so that I'm going to be able to keep it longer.

Here are the specs:
AMD FX(tm)-4300 Quad-Core Processor
CPU speed is 3.8 GHz
RAM: 8.2 GB
OS: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional Edition (build 9200), 64-bit
Video Card: nVidia GeForce GT 610
Sound Card: NVIDIA High Definition Audio
And 885.0 GB free disk space, my hard drive is actually 1 TB

Basicallywhat I want to do is replace the video card by buying a different nVidia card that's going to be able to run games like Planet Side 2, I've recently discovered that the GT 610 is actually quite a low end card, so I'm thinking of replacing it but that's what I need help with.

Because I'm not really all that smart when it comes to computer upgrades I'd just like to know which video card I should aim for. Also if someone could list a couple of good SSD's that'd be great as well because I am looking into getting one of those.

Thanks in return, sorry if this post is a little messy.

 

[Celice]

If you're completely set on getting an SSD--the only question I'd have is, what is your PSU?

(I was playing on an FX-4100 OC'd to 4.1 on stock, from Dec '11-Dec'12, and it held up fairly well for most PC titles. )

 

[trumpet-205]

Biggest bottleneck for gaming is GPU, then CPU.

CPU portion is okay if you overclock it. However, I am guessing that PC is OEM (HP, Dell, Acer, etc). What is your screen resolution?

 

[Tuddles]

your cpu and gpu are both low end parts...what motherboard do you have installed and how many watts is your psu ?

 

[Rydian]

For gaming, his CPU's not low-end at all, it's well past the requirements of almost any PC game (barring outliers like Dwarf Fortress, but <1% of users on gbatemp here gives a shit about text-based games anyways).

The video card is the real killer for gaming.

 

[Thanatos Telos]

For gaming, his CPU's not low-end at all, it's well past the requirements of almost any PC game (barring outliers like Dwarf Fortress, but <1% of users on gbatemp here gives a shit about text-based games anyways).

The video card is the real killer for gaming.

I would say it's because of a bias against AMD.
On Topic: If you need an Nvidia GPU, grab at least a 640, a 650 for better results.
If you're fine with AMD, grab an old 6850 or a 7770 for decent budget gaming.
Just tell us your total budget for the SSD and the GPU, it'll help a lot.
Also, what are you going to put on the SSD? How much space do you need?

 

[gokujr1000]

For gaming, his CPU's not low-end at all, it's well past the requirements of almost any PC game (barring outliers like Dwarf Fortress, but <1% of users on gbatemp here gives a shit about text-based games anyways).

The video card is the real killer for gaming.

See you understand me xD.

I'm not intending to run every single brand new game on max settings I just need to be able to run them in the first place, hence why I need a new video card.

I would say it's because of a bias against AMD.
On Topic: If you need an Nvidia GPU, grab at least a 640, a 650 for better results.
If you're fine with AMD, grab an old 6850 or a 7770 for decent budget gaming.
Just tell us your total budget for the SSD and the GPU, it'll help a lot.
Also, what are you going to put on the SSD? How much space do you need?

Well I'm intending to sell my Xbox 360 so I'd use the money from that on upgrades. I'd have about $250-$350 but I'd be able to find some extra money to help. My main priority right now is to get a video card though the SSD can come later if it needs to be.

 

[Thanatos Telos]

See you understand me xD.

I'm not intending to run every single brand new game on max settings I just need to be able to run them in the first place, hence why I need a new video card.



Well I'm intending to sell my Xbox 360 so I'd use the money from that on upgrades. I'd have about $250-$350 but I'd be able to find some extra money to help. My main priority right now is to get a video card though the SSD can come later if it needs to be.

Ok, I'd recommend a 7870 or 7850 on the AMD side.
On the Nvidia side, grab either a GTX 660 or 660ti.

On the SSD, you can pick Samsung for price and longevity or OCZ for performance and a short life. (With a higher price.)
If you're okay with it, can you tell me your PSU wattage? If it's 500w or more, then you should be set.

 

[gokujr1000]

Ok, I'd recommend a 7870 or 7850 on the AMD side.
On the Nvidia side, grab either a GTX 660 or 660ti.

On the SSD, you can pick Samsung for price and longevity or OCZ for performance and a short life. (With a higher price.)
If you're okay with it, can you tell me your PSU wattage? If it's 500w or more, then you should be set.

Is there anywhere I can find the PSU wattage? I know pretty much nothing about this sort of thing when it comes to upgrades etc.

 

[Originality]

Look at the sticker on the PSU. If you can't find it there, take a pic and we will try and interpret it. If it has no sticker, it will be OEM and less than 310W so you'll need to budget a new PSU in for your upgrades.