[SOLVED] What's my next (minor) upgrade? UPS, speakers, PSU

cpmackenzi

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I bought a GTX 1080 from NewEgg when they were offering 15% back in store credit for December, so should have about $80 to spend there next month. Not looking to replace CPU/mobo/RAM, so I'm looking at smaller upgrades.

CPU: Intel - Core i5-4690 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: MSI - B85-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill - Trident X 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB DUKE OC Video Card
Case: Corsair - 400R ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA NEX 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Monitor: Asus - PB258Q 25.0" 2560x1440 60 Hz Monitor
Monitor: Samsung - S22B300B 21.5" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor
Keyboard: Logitech - G610 Wired Gaming Keyboard
Mouse: Logitech - G100s Wired Optical Mouse
Headphones: Logitech - G430 7.1 Channel Headset
Speakers: Logitech - Z200 0 nW 2ch Speakers

My PSU isn't amazing, but it's been fine for the last 3 years. This is probably the most practical upgrade, but everything is running, so I'm looking at the other options. If I rebuild my core in another 1-2 years, then I'd definitely do a PSU. I work from my desk all day and play music, but I don't want a subwoofer, so I'm looking at just 2.0 speakers. Getting a UPS is helpful for when power goes out while I'm working, but often if there's an awful storm, I can stop work and get off the PC before issues arise.
 
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I would go for UPS first, your work is more important, sorry but I dont know how to recommend you wattage.
I think you can find cheap logitech 2.0 system, or locally used 2.1 S200 for 10-20$

cpmackenzi

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Thanks, Robert. I do have speakers that work, so yeah, not a big deal. But figured maybe getting nice speakers that'll last more than 1-2 years would be good too.

The UPS has been on my mind. I'm looking at CyberPower, and though 1500VA/900W is probably more than I need, the price difference between the lower ones isn't enough to make me penny pinch.