Upgrading hardware components

Ash_123

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Mar 8, 2016
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I'm planning on upgrading my computer and not sure what option would be best for me. The PC will primarily be used for gaming. Any advise on which option or alternative options will be appreciated. My budget limit is R12 000.

Existing hardware
NZXT Phantom 410 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower
MSI R9 380 Gaming 4GB
Antec TruePower classic 750 watt PSU

Option 1:
Upgrade kit - MSI Z170 Gaming PRO USB 3.1 GEN2 Motherboard + Intel Core i5 6600K 3.9GHz Quad Core CPU + Crucial Ballistix 8GB DDR4 2400MHz Gaming RAM + CM Hyper 212X CPU Cooler
http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/intel-core-i5-6600k-gaming-upgrade-kit-1292.aspx

HDD - Western Digital BLUE WD20EZRZ 2TB HDD
http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/western-digital-blue-2tb-hard-disk-drive-732.aspx

SSD - SanDisk X300 2.5" 128GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive
http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/sandisk-x300-128gb-ssd-1452.aspx

Fan - NZXT FZ 120mm High Airflow Blue LED Case Fan
http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/nzxt-fz-120mm-high-airflow-blue-led-fan-1330.aspx

KB and Mouse - CoolerMaster Storm Devastator Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Bundle
http://www.takealot.com/coolermaster-storm-devastator-gaming-keyboard-and-mouse-bundle/PLID34169523

Option 2:
Upgrade kit - Core i5 6600 Gaming Upgrade Kit - MSI H170A GAMING PRO USB 3.1 GEN2 Motherboard + Intel Core i5 6600 3.9GHz Quad Core CPU + Crucial 8GB DDR4 2400MHz RAM
http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/intel-6th-gen-core-i5-gaming-upgrade-kit-1329.aspx

HDD - Western Digital BLUE WD20EZRZ 2TB HDD
http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/western-digital-blue-2tb-hard-disk-drive-732.aspx

SSD - SanDisk X300 2.5" 128GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive
http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/sandisk-x300-128gb-ssd-1452.aspx

Fan - NZXT FZ 120mm High Airflow Blue LED Case Fan
http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/nzxt-fz-120mm-high-airflow-blue-led-fan-1330.aspx

KB - ROCCAT ISKU Illuminated USB Gaming Keyboard
http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/roccat-isku-illuminated-usb-gaming-keyboard-1740.aspx

Mouse - ROCCAT Kova Pure Performance Gaming Mouse
http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/roccat-kova-pure-performance-gaming-mouse-1750.aspx

 
Solution
I like upgrade 1 better as it allows some overclocking. If you dont overclock get #2

Also skip the WD 2tb blue drive. It is not a 7200 RPM drive. either get the 2tb Black, (two) 1tb blue, or a seagate barracuda 2tb. Those are all 7200 gaming class drives.
I like upgrade 1 better as it allows some overclocking. If you dont overclock get #2

Also skip the WD 2tb blue drive. It is not a 7200 RPM drive. either get the 2tb Black, (two) 1tb blue, or a seagate barracuda 2tb. Those are all 7200 gaming class drives.
 
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Thank you for your advice. I have found a Seagate Barracuda 2TB for the same price as the WD 2TB.