Upgrade help?

[rorilogan]

Hi all,

First post, so...here goes.

I built my first PC a long time ago now, and after sitting on the console for a while, i've decided to revert to my old ways, PC.
I've never had much of a technical background, SO DUMB EVERYTHING DOWN.

Current specs are as follows (don't judge)

1GB XFX Radeon HD 7770
Intel Pentium G860, Socket 1155, Dual Core, 3.00GHz
LiteOn IHAS124-04 24x DVD±R
Fractal Design Core 1000
CORSAIR CX500
MSI H61M-P31 (G3) Motherboard
HyperX Fury Black Series 4GB 1600MHz DDR3 CL10 DIMM Desktop Memory
500GB Seagate ST500DM002 Barracuda SATA 6Gb/s, 7200rpm
Windows 10 64-bit

Now, I know what you're all thinking as, well... I can barely run Minecraft anymore for my Nephews.

I'm looking to play some games out there like Arma 3 and DayZ, but i do like to mix it up and try various games.

I don't necessarily have a budget as such. The build i currently have was working at around £300, but that was back in a time when I wasn't working.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as i just want to get gaming again!!!!

 

[rorilogan]

You could go for a second hand I-5 such as a 3570 and adding more ram will certainley help, but you may have to update the bios on the motherboard to accept a new cpu.

The 7770 is an ok gpu but if you gonaa game at 1080p then a new gpu would be a good choice.

Otherwise a new build mite be the way to go if funds allow.

Hi Micky,

When you say update the bios, does that mean upgrading my Mobo? Excuse my lack of knowledge! What's a good GPU to get and what would I need to upgrade to intergrate it? I'd say budget for a GPU would be roughly £150-200.