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Aug 10 2015 08:34pm
Birthday is coming up. Not entirely sure how strict this budget is, but let's say around 400 bucks
Current rig:

i5 3570k
ASUS P8Z77-V LK mobo
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
r9 280x sapphire toxic
cx 750w corsair psu
128gb 840 evo pro ssd
1tb wd black
1tb wd blue

dunno if it's time to upgrade the cpu and mobo or if i should just stick with it. honestly have no idea about mobos, but i like the cpu as of now.

This post was edited by Barcelona1011 on Aug 10 2015 08:34pm
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Aug 10 2015 09:21pm
that pc is pretty powerful.

You could upgrade to a gtx 970, comparison here
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1041?vs=1354

or a 290
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1041?vs=1056


but theyre kind of small upgrades imo. whether or not its worth it is up to you :}
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Aug 11 2015 11:47am
Only thing I would do is pick up a gtx 970, but if you're not struggling with any games / programs you're using then I'd say you're good to go with what you have currently.
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Aug 11 2015 12:48pm
Upgrade your peripherals. Other than that, your PC is perfectly fine.
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Aug 11 2015 01:33pm
Quote (VVR4ITH @ Aug 11 2015 01:48pm)
Upgrade your peripherals. Other than that, your PC is perfectly fine.


this
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Aug 12 2015 12:27am
Very close to my pc, only i have 660ti sli and other brands :)

Youll do good with that. Only upgrade is gpu. But that isnt really necessary if you dont play heavy games
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Aug 12 2015 11:07am
only thing you would want to upgrade is the gpu, but tbh just spend money on a good monitor / mouse / kb or new headphones + mic etc.
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Aug 12 2015 11:27am
970 unless you have shit peripherals

I would get a tenkeyless and anew headset with that budget.
Prob 1440p monitor as well, but I have a 970 lol

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Aug 12 2015 12:05pm
Quote (Penguins0690 @ Aug 12 2015 10:27am)
970 unless you have shit peripherals

I would get a tenkeyless and anew headset with that budget.
Prob 1440p monitor as well, but I have a 970 lol


why would you ever buy a headset anymore
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#10
Aug 12 2015 12:39pm
get a nice desk and chair, or maybe a better monitor
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