Hey guys, currently this is my pc build:
CPU: Intel Core i5 750 Lynnfield 2.67GHz (OC @3.2GHz)
CASE: Antec 300
Cooler: Coolermaster Hyper TX3
MOBO: Emaxx (EMX-IH55M-iCafe MicroATX)
RAM: G. Skill RipjawsX 2x4 GB, PC3-12800, 1600 MHz, Dual Channel
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 6770, 1 GB GDDR5
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500 GB, SATA 3, 32 MB cache
PSU: Huntkey 700W APFC PSU
EXTRAS: NZXT Sentry 2
I do realize that this build is quite dated. I've been planning to upgrade to ivybridge (or next gen) soon, but before that I'm looking for suggestions on where I can improve on my current build before upgrading, and also to remove possible bottlenecks. Right now I have 3 upgrades in mind, can't decide on which though. I have a very balanced usage of my pc, games, browsing, programming, I generally multi task a lot.
1. SSD (128 GB) [Is it worth the upgrade? considering my board only supports Sata 2?]
2. GPU Upgrade
3. Additional 1Tb Drive (Possibly Green)
Note: I only have $250 to spare.
Suggestions, comments, and feedback are very welcome.
CPU: Intel Core i5 750 Lynnfield 2.67GHz (OC @3.2GHz)
CASE: Antec 300
Cooler: Coolermaster Hyper TX3
MOBO: Emaxx (EMX-IH55M-iCafe MicroATX)
RAM: G. Skill RipjawsX 2x4 GB, PC3-12800, 1600 MHz, Dual Channel
GPU: Sapphire Radeon HD 6770, 1 GB GDDR5
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500 GB, SATA 3, 32 MB cache
PSU: Huntkey 700W APFC PSU
EXTRAS: NZXT Sentry 2
I do realize that this build is quite dated. I've been planning to upgrade to ivybridge (or next gen) soon, but before that I'm looking for suggestions on where I can improve on my current build before upgrading, and also to remove possible bottlenecks. Right now I have 3 upgrades in mind, can't decide on which though. I have a very balanced usage of my pc, games, browsing, programming, I generally multi task a lot.
1. SSD (128 GB) [Is it worth the upgrade? considering my board only supports Sata 2?]
2. GPU Upgrade
3. Additional 1Tb Drive (Possibly Green)
Note: I only have $250 to spare.
Suggestions, comments, and feedback are very welcome.