Need Help with GAMING Desktop Upgrade

[btc-mike]

Looking to upgrade a desktop that is used almost exclusively to play minecraft (java based game).

Here is the current setup:
Mobo = Gigabyte GA-78LNT-S2P
CPU = AMD FX-6300 3.5GHZ
GPU = Geforce GT 240
Hard Drive = Toshiba DT01ACA100
Power = 500watt
Memory = 1 stick Corsair XMS3 8GB 1600MHz

I was going to upgrade the memory to two matching sticks. Not sure what else. This machine will not be used for mining at all. Looking to keep it under $250.

[Haidang1796]

can you just sell it then buy one Alienware. they are super good for gaming

[Lethn]

For Minecraft I don't think you even need much more than that and as you already have 8gb a RAM upgrade will hardly make a difference, the only reason to upgrade would be to buy a whole new high end PC like I'm planning on, also don't buy Alienware, their only selling point is their computer cases, like most pre-built computers they also do a crappy job of choosing computer components.

If you're only upgrading one component you'll just find yourself annoyed at the lack of change in the performance.

Edit: Oh ffs, is this the new computer? Yeah that will run Minecraft fine, Minecraft doesn't really take that much to run, this is what I get for reading and responding to stuff when I'm half-asleep.

[Davey360]

Seems fine to me, I think you can run it.

[DodoB]

You may want to upgrade you video card,minecraft dosent have HD graphics but its pretty big so you might want a better one,also can be useful to run texture packs.

[btc-mike]

I know the current system is more than adequate. My son wants it "faster" and is paying for it.