Ways to Upgrade My System?

[waterise]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/263qA
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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($116.10 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($116.82 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1057.81
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-21 12:42 EST-0500)

If you remember my username here it's because this past summer (2013), I made tons of threads deciding on the perfect custom PC for my $1k budget and finally got one. The above build is my current PC now that I decided on. There are NO problems with performance, gaming without lag, etc....BUT, I wanted to know how someone would upgrade this if I had, let's say, a $500 budget to add to it. No MicroCenter please. Thanks!

 

[tiny voices]

for $500 add another gtx760 and get a 750w PSU from Corsair, antec, XFX, Seasonic.

If you don't do alot of hardcore gaming, you could just add an SSD and reinstall windows on it.

 

[waterise]

for $500 add another gtx760 and get a 750w PSU from Corsair, antec, XFX, Seasonic.

If you don't do alot of hardcore gaming, you could just add an SSD and reinstall windows on it.

Actually, I forgot it wasn't on the list, but I do have an SSD.

 

[tiny voices]

Then I would add another 760.

 

[WarWolverineWarrior]

Water cool ur CPU. It's cheap
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103180&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

[waterise]

get a 750w PSU from Corsair, antec, XFX, Seasonic.

Like this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

Water cool ur CPU. It's cheap
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103180&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Hmmm. I don't know if I should. The first CPU was a b***h to get on, with that liquid paste stuff and the bracket not fitting 100% right & junk...

 

[tiny voices]

That CPU cooler is not a good deal. IT will not cool better than your Coolermaster Hyper 212 evo. Closed loop coolers are a fad and are LOUD and don't even cool better than air coolers. NOT worth it at all.

Yes that PSU is very good.

 

[waterise]

How would I benefit from another MSI 760 GPU? Could I overclock higher or will games run even smoother, or what?

 

[tiny voices]

Adding another GPU will not do anything to overclocking. If you are maxing every game at 1080p 60fps, it will do nothing. But if you cannot max every game then you will be able to with another GPU in SLI.

 

[waterise]

I feel like I won't really need it then. I get at LEAST 60f/ps on the games I play (Black Ops 1, WoW, RuneScape, CoD Ghosts, etc.) at 1080p.
I just watched this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZphJB5cUNKE) and the guy said that with SLI'ing, there will be game problems for some games and there's some tuning required and stuff....why?

 

[tiny voices]

No, people like to freak out about things like that but honestly there really are not any issues with using SLI. If your PSU is up to it and your motherboard supports it, you are good to go.

But don't waste the money if you don't need it. Honestly your computer does not need any upgrades.

 

[waterise]

My motherboard says it has:
2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots, Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX, CrossFireX and NVIDIA Quad SLI, SLI

So I could SLI 2 GT 760's if I wanted? The cards will be compatible (since they're the same), the motherboard (I guess) is compatible, and if I get a 750 PSU, it'll be compatible. I don't know if my current PSU could support it, but 750 PSU definitely could, right?

 

[tiny voices]

Yes you could run 2 760s. Your motherboard can run 2 PCI lanes at x8/x8. This is what is required for SLI/Crossfire.

750w will be perfectly fine. Your current PSU will not be good for 2 760s.

 

[waterise]

Alright, thanks. Now, what about the noise? My PC currently makes some noise & I don't know if that's from the GPU or the CPU cooler or what, but if I add two 760's, I also feel like it'd be really noisy, granted I wear a headset when I game.

Anyone else have suggestions for upgrades?

 

[tiny voices]

It will be louder yes. Short of buying a silent case or buying all new case fans, there is really nothing to be done.


There is nothing on your system to upgrade really. Don't waste money on anything stupid. The 760 is a good way to go but there is nothing else you can really do to improve your system.

 

[waterise]

Alright, man, thank-you

 

[tiny voices]

Always glad to be able to help! feel free to PM me if you have any questions.