Which is better to upgrade ? RAM , CPU or Graphic Card?

Hi
Due to my limit money to pay , i want to know which unit is preferred to upgrade for 2014 version ?
my system :
2 gig of RAM
Intel Core i3 , 3.07 ghz of CPU
and 1 gig of HD 4600 Readon AMD Graphic Card
Should i upgrade all of unit?
tnx

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