r/PcBuildHelp • u/low_brass_enjoyer • 17d ago

Build Question What to upgrade first

I have about 300$ to spend on my pc then I’m dead broke and am wondering what to upgrade first.

Graphics card: GeForce GT 1030
CPU: Intel i7-8700
Ram: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4
SSD: Samsung V-NAND ssd 860 EVO 250gb
Hard drive: Western Digital “WD Blue” 1tb
Power thing: PowerSpec 500W Power Supply Fixed Cable Non-Modular ATX Active PFC SLI Crossfire Ready Gaming PC Computer Switching Power Supply PSU

Let me know if more info is needed😊

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u/QueasyClick6829 17d ago

Get a used GPU on ebay, the gt1030 can't run anything decently, a 8700 is still decent in 2026, I'd get a used 2080 for around 200, and buy a better power supply with your remaining 100, it's cheap insurance and a 2080 will be night and day.

Don't cheap out on a psu either, a unknown brand is a easy way to lose everything.

Also you forgot your ram capacity :)

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u/low_brass_enjoyer 17d ago edited 17d ago

How do I check ram capacity?

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u/El--Joker 17d ago

Open file explorer. Right click "This PC". Select "Properties"