Will all this be compatible?? & Thoughts on items.

[Brinko]

Hello,

I'm considering upgrading my computer, I already have good ram, and the two hdd's will stay the same. So i'm thinking about upgrading the Mobo, CPU & GPU. Would all these items be compatible with each other?

(If you have better suggested for items, being more cost efficient too, please tell me)

Also, the mobo apparently needs an ATX case? My case is the "Cooler Master Centurion 5 II" so is this case an ATX case?

Thanks for your help, all replies are appreciated. Please see the items discussed above, below.

CPU
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-i5-4690K-Processor-Graphics-LGA-1150/dp/B00KPRWB9G/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

GPU
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-GTX-970-Graphics-Express/dp/B00NOP536Y/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

MOBO
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-B85-G43-Gaming-LGA1150-Motherboard/dp/B00EJ3RJGC/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_i

 

[badboyrog2]

the MSI B85-G43 Gaming is a good motherboard ...but you are limited for overclocking since you have a I5 4690K unlock cpu and is not SLI compatible

i suggest you an asrock Z97 extreme3 instead

 

[Brinko]

Can you just give me your full system specs, upgrade budget, and if your Windows is OEM or not? Plz

Uhm. I brought the Windows 7 Disc from the shop so im getting its not OEM. Upgrade budget is up to £550ish.

Current specs.

Cooler Master Centurion 5 II Case
GTX 550TI
MSI H67MA-E45 (Mobo)
Intel i3 2100
Corsair CMY8GX3M2A1866C9B Vengeance Pro Series 8GB ( 2x 4GB )
1TB HDD for Windows and Programs
2TB purely for Steam & Fraps

 

[Brinko]

the MSI B85-G43 Gaming is a good motherboard ...but you are limited for overclocking since you have a I5 4690K unlock cpu and is not SLI compatible

i suggest you an asrock Z97 extreme3 instead

Would the Asrock be better and also good for gaming?

And I dont think i'd over clock. Would the standard clock be perfect for running anything still?

 

[badboyrog2]

''And I dont think i'd over clock''

so a I5 4690K is useless for you ..choose a locked cpu like I5 4690 or I5 4590 etc...

 

[Brinko]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£143.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£81.54 @ Aria PC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£53.49 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (£269.94 @ Aria PC)
Total: £548.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 19:21 BST+0100

If you aint gonna OC 4460+970+SSD is more sensible

Thanks for that bro! Although I do have a few questions if you dont mind?

1. Regarding overclocking. With the above parts, would the standard clock be more than enough for running these hard games on max settings?

2. What would be better, the graphics card you linked or this one
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NOP536Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Theres only like £10 in the price difference. I've hear great things about the link I posted.

3. As I don't currently have an SSD, would it be logical to re-install windows onto that, then use my 1TB for all my programs and apps, which im currently doing?

4. Finally, if I backed up all my AppData, Program Files and Documents as they are now, when I re-install windows would I just paste them back in the same files and everything will work perfect?

 

[Brinko]

''And I dont think i'd over clock''

so a I5 4690K is useless for you ..choose a locked cpu like I5 4690 or I5 4590 etc...

Cheers buddy, as I asked Shadow too, what is your thoughts on keeping it the standard clock? Would I still be able to run all these top games at max settings?

 

[badboyrog2]

its up to you if you want to overclock and stress your components... of course if you do some overclocking this will improve performance in gaming ...i mean it will give you more fps ....but if you do not want to do overclocking and save money that will be plenty enough powerfull for gaming

 

[Brinko]

its up to you if you want to overclock and stress your components... of course if you do some overclocking this will improve performance in gaming ...i mean it will give you more fps ....but if you do not want to do overclocking and save money that will be plenty enough powerfull for gaming

I asked the other guy these questions too, thought i'd get your opinion too if you dont mind?

1. Regarding overclocking. With the above parts, would the standard clock be more than enough for running these hard games on max settings?

2. What would be better out of these two?
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp42972kr
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NOP536Y/ref=ox_sc...

Theres only like £10 in the price difference. I've hear great things about the link I posted.

3. As I don't currently have an SSD, would it be logical to re-install windows onto that, then use my 1TB for all my programs and apps, which im currently doing?

4. Finally, if I backed up all my AppData, Program Files and Documents as they are now, when I re-install windows would I just paste them back in the same files and everything will work perfect?