What to upgrade?

[ryguybuddy]

Hey! So I have this system:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($112.01 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($61.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Strix Video Card ($309.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($133.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: EK-XLC Predator 360 w/ QDC ($219.99)
Total: $1338.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-11 16:20 EST-0500

and I have a max $300 (can stretch if needed) to upgrade (will upgrade early Jan probably).

I play at 1080p and I am happy with my FPS. I am interested in aesthetics as well.

Thanks.

 

[badboyrog2]

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($219.99 @ Best Buy)

 

[Dunlop0078]

Upgrade? Most of the parts in that computer are not even a year old. What do you want to upgrade?

 

[ryguybuddy]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/CTVgzM
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/CTVgzM/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($240.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Extreme4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($86.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($72.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.49 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($254.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($219.99 @ Best Buy)
Other: EK-XLC Predator 360 w/ QDC ($220.00)
Total: $1414.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-11 16:36 EST-0500

Umm, I already have the system I listed above. I don't need to build anew.

 

[CTurbo]

You already have the parts right? $300 is not going to get you anything worthwhile. I see no reason to upgrade.

 

[ryguybuddy]

Upgrade? Most of the parts in that computer are not even a year old. What do you want to upgrade?

Aesthetics and I like to upgrade PCs, its just a big hobby.

 

[CTurbo]

Sell your 1060 and get a 1070. That is about the only useful way to upgrade.

 

[badboyrog2]

''Umm, I already have the system I listed above. I don't need to build anew.''

yes i just noticed that sorry

maybe this then

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/K4CHyc
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/K4CHyc/by_merchant/

Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($219.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $286.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-11 16:42 EST-0500

 

[ryguybuddy]

Sell your 1060 and get a 1070. That is about the only useful way to upgrade.

I was thinking of doing this. What do you think I can get for it?

 

[Dunlop0078]

Upgrade? Most of the parts in that computer are not even a year old. What do you want to upgrade?

Aesthetics and I like to upgrade PCs, its just a big hobby.

I do too but I cant recommend you go throwing money at your computer for no tangible benefit. The only thing I would be interested in upgrading if I had your system is the monitor, or maybe sell your 1060 and get a 1070 like CTurbo said.

 

[geofelt]

Buy a second side monitor. Not so much for gaming as for browsing and desktop operations.
While gaming a side monitor is handy to keep email and performance monitors open and visible.

Try to duplicate your current monitor.

Or... why not a nice 1440P 27" monitor?

A I5-6600k can support a much stronger graphics card if you think you need that.
But... beware a small jump, say to a FuryX or even GTX1070; they will not be THAT much faster.
I would think GTX1080 if you play fast action shooters.