What can I do to get a better experience from my system?

sktittles

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Here are my current specs:

Intel Core i7-6700K
EVGA GTX 980 TI hybrid
Corsair H105 CPU cooler with 4x Corsair SP 120MM fans (Push/Pull)
Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced case w/ 2x bitfenix spectre fans
16GB G.Skill Ripjaws V 3000Mhz DDR RAM
1000W Corsair RM Gold PSU
Sandisk ultra ii 1TB SSD (OS/Program Drive)
2TB WD Black (Game drive)
1TB WD Green (Storage)
Gigabyte G1 z170x motherboard

I'm looking to see if anything would be beneficial to add to my system such as a PCI-e SSD, M.2 SSD or something hardware related that would improve my PC performance or my enjoyment of using it/gaming on it.

I use my PC for gaming, media creation/production, video editing, CAD, Visual Studio and other miscellaneous tasks. Any suggestions? Also, this is an already built computer so don't suggest x instead of x cause it's done and over with, thanks.
 


It's not that it's not working well, but I'm looking to see if anything might be worth adding to make it better. I'd like to be able to increase the cold boot time from what I'd say is 5-6 seconds maybe a tiny bit longer to 5 or less if possible? Would having my steam/origin/uplay library on an SSD provide an FPS benefit or just reduce load times for starting the game? Are PCI-e SSD's worth it for the increased read/write or is it only helpful with mass/large file transfers? I'm mainly going for an enthusiast/gaming/productivity build, but don't wanna spend money unnecessarily just wasting it away.

I never seem to be satisfied and keep looking to make it better, haha. Sort of an addiction I guess.
 
Save your money. I see nothing that really needs to be changed, that would give a benefit worthy of $$.

Maybe add another SATA SSD, and move your game library to that. It won't affect FPS, but may reduce level load times.

Or, a better use for that money? Take someone nice out to dinner.
A single enjoyable evening out will benefit you MUCH more than reducing your boot time from 5 secs to 4.5 secs.
 
You forgot the Hue+ that * makes it go ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM !!!!!!!!!!!

No but really like the others said you are good to go less you want to drop more money for a few seconds, your setup is very close to mine , I do have a Samsung 950 pro M.2 PCI-E drive for the OS a few programs and a 850 Evo for storage and games.

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Haha yeah same type of GPU but I went with the hybrid from evga, different case and other minor things. I'm addicted to upgrading my pc I swear. I'm always looking to make it better. I do wanna put some magnetic leds in it, but they always seem to bright. I just want a slight accent of color.
 


Yeah ordered one today actually, but have to get a NZXT iuo1 since my mobo only has two usb 2.0 headers and I'm already using both this way I'll have 4 or 5 now. So just ordered that.
 


Alright, I have my EVGA 980 TI hybrid coming in tomorrow (will be at FedEx at 9am lol) so once that is installed I'll post one. Not sure when my nzxt hue+/iou1 will be in so no reason in waiting for that.
 


Images arn't the best, but here is a look.

Monitors:
LG 34 um95 - 3440x1440p
LG 29 um55 - 2560x1080 (two of these)

Laptop:
Macbook pro 15 inch (2499 model), mid 2015

Accessories:
Razer deathstalker chroma keyboard
Apple magic keyboard and trackpad
Logitech G502 proteus core
Beats solo wireless 2 HD
Astro A50 2nd gen

Other things:

Nvidia shield TV
Xbox One
Xbox 360
PS3
Xbox One Elite controller
WD my passport 1TB (two of these)
Wii-u
Galaxy note pro 12.2 tablet
Emerson 1080p 120hz 42 inch TV

Here are the pictures: The PC isn't updated yet, will have the GTX 980 TI hybrid installed tomorrow, along with 2 more fans for the H105 and one extra on the 980 TI hybrid. Also dont have the nezxt hue+ installed yet.











I'll post updated PC pictures tomorrow and again when i get the nzxt hue+.