[Build Ready] Upgrades are so hard to choose
Hey guys!
Recently I decided that I want to upgrade my PC, and it went from just getting a new GPU to completely overhauling all of the parts apart from the CPU/RAM/Monitor.
This is my old/current PC.
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor | $239.89 @ B&H |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $25.98 @ OutletPC |
| Motherboard | ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $120.04 @ SuperBiiz |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $51.77 @ OutletPC |
| Storage | Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $94.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $51.89 @ OutletPC |
| Video Card | MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card | - |
| Case | NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case | $37.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Power Supply | Antec EarthWatts Green 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $64.99 @ Amazon |
| Monitor | Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor | $249.99 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $947.53 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00 | |
| Total | $937.53 | |
Here's a quick breakdown of my thoughts about it:
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CPU: Quite satisfied. Don't really do much apart from gaming, and it handled that fine.
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Motherboard: Annoying as all hell. This also plays with the shitty case I have, but the motherboard has terrible audio/is super shaky. Definitely going to upgrade it.
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RAM: Shit works. 8GB is fine for me at the moment.
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HD/SSD: 1TB is enough for my music/random games downloaded on it, and the 120GB is fine for Windows/Steam games. Not really looking to upgrade this.
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GPU: It works. I've had it since 2012 and I'm more than satisfied with its performance since then. However, in modern games its getting slow, so I'll definitely be upgrading it.
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Case: Fuck this piece of shit. Maybe it's because I have abnormally large hands, but I absolutely detest this cramped space inside. Getting a full tower.
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PSU: Definitely going fully modular.
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Monitor: Perfect for FPS, all I really want from it. Stays.
My New PC:
I decided to spring for the hybrid kit for the EVGA 980ti due to the temperatures being so much lower, and since I'll be dorming, that should help. Since I already got that, I decided on watercooling my CPU as well, and the case is perfect for that.
Apart from that, what do you guys think I could improve upon? What could I do to maximize my enjoyment from this PC?
Thanks!
Posted Jul 31, 2015, 11:51 PM UTC