Question thinking about upgrading my pc, recommendation please.

[froggy8]

hi guys,

got my first custom built pc. i really liked it but could do with better components.

im on the lookout for the best airflow case then will get a motherboard, getting a midi one though.

im thinking about keeping my graphic card as i think they are ok.

just want better motherboard so i can upgrade my cpu.

 

[sizzling]

What’s your full pc spec now?

 

[rgd1101]

budget?

 

[froggy8]

Mainboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme 4
Processor: Intel i5 4570S 2.90GHz
Memory: Kingston Hyper Beast 16GB PC3-12800
GPU 1: nVidia GeForce GTX 480
GPU 1: nVidia GeForce GTX 480
Power: Corsair CX600 Modular
Case: Corsair Corsair
Hard Disk: Seagate 1TB
DVD 1: DVD-R Rewritable SecureDisk

i have only just got this pc but wondering about upgrading it slowly when funds allows.

not too sure on budget, sorry. i know, not much help.

 

[froggy8]

case is corsair 200r

 

[sizzling]

Does that system have 2xGTX480’s?

 

[froggy8]

yes got them graphics cards in sli.

but i have disabled teh sli though.

 

[froggy8]

i was thinking 300 budget to make this pc better.

 

[froggy8]

which motherboards would you all go for? want one that can hold 2 gpu.

 

[dogpatch06]

Hi everybody!

I am about to replace my 10 years old desktop, although not all of it if possible. Ideally I am looking to replace my motherboard+CPU+fan+RAM+VGA+screens - provided the rest is compatible with the new stuff (i.e. if it fits into my old tower and the power supply is strong enough). Ideally, I would like to have an SSD for the OS too.

Anyway, my current configuration is the following:

• Tower - Lancool K58
• PwrSply - Chieftec CTG-500-80PB 500W OEM

• Motherbrd - Gigabyte Ga-870A-UD3
• CPU - AMD Phenom II 955 3,20GHz AM3 box
• RAM - 2 x 2GB Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600MHz and 2 x 8GB Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 1600MHz
• VGA - ATI AMD Radeon Sapphire HD7850 2GB GDDR5 PCI
• Screens - 2 x Dell U2212HM

The PC is mostly used for gaming and 3D modelling/designing.

Thanks for any help and advise in advance!