What component to update on my setup?

[turbinator1990]

I need input on my now 5 year (End of 2009) old PC setup. I know I need to update my motherboard/CPU but I want to go all out and need more funds for that (suggestions are welcome ^_^).

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  ■Only immediate components I know to get is a SSD HD (Eyes on 500GB Samsung 840 EVO)

Here is my current build:

CPU: Intel i7-860 2.8 Ghz (O/C to 3.36)
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 (Bought 2012)
MotherBoard: ASUS P7P55D Deluxe LGA 1156
PSU: Corsair Enthusiast Series 850W
Case: Antec Nine Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower
Memory: 4GB (2x2) Patriot Viper DDR3 1600 +8GB (forgot brand)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6"
HDD: Western Digitial VelociRaptor 150 GB (10,000 RPM) (All bought over time)
Seagate Barracuda 7200 1TB
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB
Western Digital Caviar Green 3TB
Keyboard: Razer Lycosa
Mouse: Steel series Sensei
Headset: Steel Series Siberia V2

 

[Outlander_04]

Maybe a small SSD

but if you want to improve game performance then update the graphics card

GTX 970 , about $330

 

[i7Baby]

Budget?

Your CPU is tier 3 per http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html

Your GPU is tier 6 per http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

Lotsa HDDs but no SSD

PSU HX850?

Ram - you shouldn't mix ram sticks. Only use kits.

Monitor(s)? Speakers?

 

[turbinator1990]

Maybe a small SSD

but if you want to improve game performance then update the graphics card

GTX 970 , about $330

Budget?

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  ■No particular budget, I tend to buy for quality and longevity

Your CPU is tier 3 per http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html

Your GPU is tier 6 per http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

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  ■ I did not know of this tier rankings, thanks for that information!

Lotsa HDDs but no SSD

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  ■SSD were too new when I first built the PC. Most of the HDD are for storage (Movies, Shows (Top Gear), Anime) and the Caviar Black for games

PSU HX850?

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  ■http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009 ( I have a older version and it still works fine)

Ram - you shouldn't mix ram sticks. Only use kits.

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  ■I used two different sets because I simply wanted to upgrade to 12 GB (Started with only 4GB in 2009) and was cautious of DDR3 1600 and the timing. Maybe once I build up a newer PC I will upgrade to a kit

Monitor(s)? Speakers?

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  ■I was initially thinking of buying a 26" 4k monitor but realized I should be getting a SDD or a new keyboard first. As for the speakers I do not really have a great use of speakers and I am satisfied with my headphones.

 

[i7Baby]

You need a LOT of (expensive) graphic card power to run 4K eg http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-295x2-crossfire-performance,3808-4.html

The TX is a good PSU. I have the 750W version.

So - maybe look at getting -

i7 4790k ($350)

ASRock Z97 Extreme 6 mobo ($150)

GTX970 ($350)

2 x 4gb 1866 cl9 1.5v ram ($80)

Corsair H100i CPU cooler ($80)

Samsung 850 PRO SSD 120gb ($100) - put your OS on it

Sound OK? (testing your "no particular" budget)

 

[turbinator1990]

You need a LOT of (expensive) graphic card power to run 4K eg http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-295x2-crossfire-performance,3808-4.html

The TX is a good PSU. I have the 750W version.

So - maybe look at getting -

i7 4790k ($350)

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  ■That was on sale on friday for $280 and I was very much tempted

ASRock Z97 Extreme 6 mobo ($150)

GTX970 ($350)

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  ■Maybe running my GTX 670 in SLI? I dont want my current GPU to go to waste really unless I could sell it or something.

2 x 4gb 1866 cl9 1.5v ram ($80)

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  ■ Ram is cheaper than I thought

Corsair H100i CPU cooler ($80)

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  ■ I currently have the CoolerMaster Hyper 212

Samsung 850 PRO SSD 120gb ($100) - put your OS on it

Sound OK? (testing your "no particular" budget)

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  ■That is a awesome plan, thanks. I could have that setup next year assuming I do not have car problems/mods like 2014.
  

 

[i7Baby]

When I'm cashed up, I plan to sell my 2 x 670's and get a 970. It then gives me another SLI upgrade path. I figure I can sell 2 x 670's for a good part of the cost of a 970.

The CM hyper 212 evo is a bit light on for any sort of good i7 OC. I'd prefer the Corsair H100i or a Noctua NH D15 (if it fits in the case)