What should I upgrade?

[atb484]

I am planning to upgrade my computer with some new hardware. I was wondering, what should I upgrade and with what? Like if you suggested to upgrade my CPU, what type of CPU? A intel 15-4670k? (Just an example) My computer setup is this: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8j8KsY


Thank You!

 

[legend001523]

budget for upgrade?

 

[atb484]

Don't have one

 

[kunthakenthe]

this is a good one

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YrJV23

 

[legend001523]

a better gpu is a must, get a 780 or a 780 ti if you want to, or the amd equivalent, and a better cpu cooler, like the noctua or a h100i , definitely a new psu, new motehrboard, new case, unless you want to stay mini atx?

so much upgrades are needed

 

[Calnin]

Get a better PSU and a better graphics card.

If you want, upgrade the motherboard also.

 

[Build-O-Matic]

What's your budget range?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($179.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1427.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-07 19:52 EDT-0400

 

[kunthakenthe]

if you want the most power

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8sbjRB

 

[atb484]

Is the R9-270X a good upgrade for my computer? There is a sale going on at newegg and I thought I could take advantage of it.

 

[legend001523]

Is the R9-270X a good upgrade for my computer? There is a sale going on at newegg and I thought I could take advantage of it.

it can run games at high, but not ultra, if that's what you want, go for it

 

[kunthakenthe]

Is the R9-270X a good upgrade for my computer? There is a sale going on at newegg and I thought I could take advantage of it.

the r9 270x isnt good its a overclocked r9 270. get the r9 270 or get the r9 280 which is way better and is around a 198$

 

[legend001523]

Is the R9-270X a good upgrade for my computer? There is a sale going on at newegg and I thought I could take advantage of it.

the r9 270x isnt good its a overclocked r9 270. get the r9 270 or get the r9 280 which is way better and is around a 198$

a overclcoked r9 270x is better than a overclocked r9 270 though

 

[kunthakenthe]

Is the R9-270X a good upgrade for my computer? There is a sale going on at newegg and I thought I could take advantage of it.

the r9 270x isnt good its a overclocked r9 270. get the r9 270 or get the r9 280 which is way better and is around a 198$

a overclcoked r9 270x is better than a overclocked r9 270 though

true but a overclocked r9 280 which is almost the same price is better

 

[legend001523]

Is the R9-270X a good upgrade for my computer? There is a sale going on at newegg and I thought I could take advantage of it.

the r9 270x isnt good its a overclocked r9 270. get the r9 270 or get the r9 280 which is way better and is around a 198$

a overclcoked r9 270x is better than a overclocked r9 270 though

true but a overclocked r9 280 which is almost the same price is better

a r9 280 is more expensive than the r9 270x, you're just stating the obvious, that as the tiers go up, they get better?

 

[kunthakenthe]

r9 270x

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9270xgaming2gitx

r9 280

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-r9280dc2t3gd5

i just invalidated what you said.

 

[legend001523]

r9 270x

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9270xgaming2gitx

r9 280

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-r9280dc2t3gd5

i just invalidated what you said.

It's a promo, not rrp

 

[Calnin]

The r9 270 is the r9 270x with a smaller TDP. You'll be able to achieve r9 270x speeds with a r9 270, but it's limiting cause of the single 6 pin cable requirement compared to the r9 270x's 2 6 pin requirements. The r9 270x will be able to get higher speeds because of that.

As for the prices, Mail in rebates will take forever to get back. By the time you get it back, it's proably 3-6 months down the line, maybe shorter depending on luck and what not.

 

[kunthakenthe]

still the prices are lower than a weaker card.

 

[Calnin]

Not sure what you mean... http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100364l <<< this looks cheaper to me.

 

[kunthakenthe]

Not sure what you mean... http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100364l <<< this looks cheaper to me.

for the price difference the r9 280 is better.