New heatsink, gaming keyboard, and wifi adaptor or second monitor

[Ramy Warda]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum so if a similar question was asked already, please don't scold me
Anyhow, I've built a new computer (my first one, in fact) and now have an extra $120 for anything else for the PC. I'm considering upgrading the stock CPU cooler on my FX-8320 ($30), buying a used Logitech G510 ($50) to replace my low end Logitech K260, and buying a decent pcie WiFi card ($20-30) for a total of $110 + shipping. Or, I've considered just buying a second 1080p monitor for eyefinity with my Radeon HD 7950 for a total of $107 + S&H. What do you guys think?
Edit: this is well after building the computer, so I can't return the 7950 and use the extra money on a GTX 770 or something.

 

[Neospiral]

Well, are you having temperature problems with the CPU, or are you going to OC?
Do you have to have the keyboard? Is it something you need?
How's the performance on your current Wi-fi device? Do you need a dual band, or different frequency wireless adapter?

Which is more important to you? The second monitor or these peripherals? I would personally put functionality ahead of desire, but that's me.

 

[Ramy Warda]

The CPU runs pretty hot under load at stock speeds, and the heatsink gets very loud. I've read that many people replace the stock AMD heatsink for a hyper 212 evo, saying their temps dropped dramatically leaving lots of headroom for OCing. I do plan on OCing since it is technically free performance other than the fact that you need good cooling, therefore in my case, it's $30 performance (lol). My keyboard works fine, and I'm sure I won't really need a gaming keyboard but the G510 looks really nice for $50. I use a very old USB WiFi adaptor that isn't too fast. A new pcie card shouldn't cost much. The thing with getting a second monitor is that my current one is wall mounted, so I'd need to buy a second wall mount or a dual monitor wall mount for another $30 for it to work out. I love having the extra breathing room on my desk.
Also, my Extreme4 990FX board didn't have integrated WiFi

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

FX chips need an aftermarket cooling solution , the stock cooler is useless , replace that first.

 

[Ramy Warda]

Off-topic ish: Well, I've called up Asus and I can actually send back the 7950 for 8 bucks and will have enough to buy a 7970/770.

 

[Neospiral]

The CPU runs pretty hot under load at stock speeds, and the heatsink gets very loud. I've read that many people replace the stock AMD heatsink for a hyper 212 evo, saying their temps dropped dramatically leaving lots of headroom for OCing. I do plan on OCing since it is technically free performance other than the fact that you need good cooling, therefore in my case, it's $30 performance (lol). My keyboard works fine, and I'm sure I won't really need a gaming keyboard but the G510 looks really nice for $50. I use a very old USB WiFi adaptor that isn't too fast. A new pcie card shouldn't cost much. The thing with getting a second monitor is that my current one is wall mounted, so I'd need to buy a second wall mount or a dual monitor wall mount for another $30 for it to work out. I love having the extra breathing room on my desk.
Also, my Extreme4 990FX board didn't have integrated WiFi

Ah. Well all things considered, I'd go with the peripherals. Seems like you're going to need them a lot more than a new monitor for the time being.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Cool your CPU for overall better performance.

 

[Ramy Warda]

Cool your CPU for overall better performance.

Thing is, I feel like a GTX 770/7970 might offer more performance. Maybe I could buy a hyper 212 evo after some bitcoin mining, haha.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

That's up to you , but I like to protect my components , and hot FX chips need real cooling.

 

[Ramy Warda]

I appreciate the help, guys!