[Solved] Question about upgrading friends computer

Hey guys Happy Thanksgiving!
Anyways I was wondering, my friend still cannot play many games that well because I believe his graphics card, but I am not sure which is why I am here.
His specs are: Nvidia 9800gt 1GB
Socket 1155 Mobo
i3 2100 @ 3.1 GHz
16 GB Ram
800 Wat Antec PSU
1 TB WD 5400 HDD
Unfortunately, games like GTA IV, Saints Row 3, BF3, Dead Rising 2, and Need for Speed The run seem they do not have good FPS even at low settings. Any suggestions? Thanks and again happy thanksgiving
Answer #1
Budget? Location?
Answer #2
Well honestly I am not sure for budget but i’d say 300-500$ and we are in Cali, US
Answer #3
If he cant afford a 560 Ti
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130683
Then try to pick up a 460
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130571
tomcool21 replied: i'd say 300-500$
You want to spend that much on a video card?
Get a 580 =D
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130587
Answer #4
So do you think the lag issues are all within the GFX card?
Answer #5
upgrading just the gfx card should be fine.
gtx 560TI and then maybe a new CPU in the future.
Answer #6
Oh alright thanks alot guys! One last question, would overclocking my i3 since theres no unlocked multiplier be worth it?
Answer #7
For $500, you can get a 2500K and 6970.
Answer #8
prozac4312 replied: For $500, you can get a 2500K and 6970.
Is the 2500k good for gaming with its unlocked multiplier? Or do you think it would be worth saving for an i7? Or even socket 2011 when it comes out?
Answer #9
tomcool21 replied: Is the 2500k good for gaming with its unlocked multiplier?
Yea dood, for gaming, the 2500k is all you need, anything else is over kill.
Grab that and the 560 Ti 2GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130683
$487.54 delivered to your door step.
Answer #10
Alright thanks alot guys!