Itching to upgrade. Where to scratch?

[Scottmt80]

I built this gaming rig in the summer of 2011 and have been very pleased. Although performance has been satisfactory, I am ready to invest a little money to beef it up some more.

What would be the best bang for the buck? Where could I actually see an improvement in performance?

I should mention I used my amateur Overclocking skills to put the processor at 3.7

The current build is as follows:

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130583

Video: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130610

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233081

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416

HD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145520

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044

OS: Win 7 Home Premium 64

 

[StarBG]

GPU: GTX 760 or GTX 770 will give you a lot more performance
SSD: Is an option for fast loading times if you want, Samsung 840 EVO 120GB

 

[Guest]

+1 on a better GPU, I think the GTX 760 will serve you well, but the 770's performance is amazing. Also change the HD for a Seagate or Western Digital. If you have $20 left then change your CPU cooler for a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. Cheers!

 

[Scottmt80]

Thank you. I have looked into the 760's. Should I consider getting by on a 660. Is the technology of the 760 worth the extra $40-$60?

 

[StarBG]

Yes it is and it is also faster.

 

[Guest]

Thank you. I have looked into the 760's. Should I consider getting by on a 660. Is the technology of the 760 worth the extra $40-$60?

Surely. The 660 is slower and way older than the 760. It IS worth the price difference. Get the 760 and be happy.