Need help on a $200 upgrade decision!

[ryguybuddy]

I have $200 to upgrade this system:

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/VKrH2R

and I came up with a few options.

1. Watercooling w/ S340 and Kraken X61

2. 960 EVO 240GB when it releases

3. A 2TB drive for backups

4. A 144hz 1080p monitor

5. A 850 EVO 500GB SSD

6. Suggestions please?

 

[ANKUSH_1]

how much did u oc ur cpu n gpu

 

[ryguybuddy]

how much did u oc ur cpu n gpu

4.3 GHz 1.2v on the CPU. No OC on the GPU.

 

[luisperera89]

I would suggest a 144 monitor if you can find it for that price

 

[geofelt]

1. You will run out of safe vcore with your current cooler before you run into thermal limits. No benefit from liquid cooling with skylake.
2. So far as I can tell, random service times are not much changed so no big benefit here.
3. A hard drive for backups is a good idea.
4. I like adding a 1440P monitor. Keep your side monitor for static stuff like email and monitors.
5. If you are running out of room for games, then Samsung evo 500gb is a very good upgrade. The ssd migration utility will copy things over seamlessly.

 

[ryguybuddy]

I dont need more storage for games or anything.

 

[ryguybuddy]

Still need help on this.

 

[Tradesman1]

I'd go monitor, and I'd want more storage but you already mentioned that's not a problem 😉

 

[ANKUSH_1]

how much temp does you cpu shows while gaming on ultra setting.
if its under 76 c, then its fine, or u should buy that cpu cooler..

as far as 144 hz is concerned, do u play multiplayer online games like cs or bf ?
no? then y consider it.

 

[ANKUSH_1]

blind test 60 hz vs 120 vs 144hz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWEpIwNDeCA

 

[ryguybuddy]

I play Overwatch but I feel 60fps is fine... Temps never go about 60.

 

[ANKUSH_1]

i think u should save ur penny for now, and when time comes, buy a 1440p monitor

 

[g-unit1111]

Out of those I'd go for the monitor upgrade. Storage is something I feel should only be bought out of necessity, and you would be wasting money buying a Kraken X61 - CLLs are not worth it if you ask me. If you really want to go liquid cooling, get an EKWB Predator (much better than a Kraken), or go with an EKWB starter kit.

 

[ANKUSH_1]

u will enjoy even more with it..since u have a good gpu

 

[ANKUSH_1]

here's a list of 2k(1440p) monitors starting from $229 :- http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100160979%20600557170