this is my current setup minus storage, peripherals, etc.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KVRtKZ

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($376.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Jet)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: NZXT RF-FN142-RB 50.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($9.89 @ SuperBiiz)

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it started off a long time ago as a budget build and i've slowly piecemealed upgrades into it every other year or so to keep the performance acceptable for my specific needs. it's about that time again, and with black friday here, i'd like to pick up a few specific upgrades; i don't have a fixed budget, but i'd prefer to pick sufficient parts with best price/performance ratio.

specifically, i'd like to upgrade:

my shitty power supply. it works for what i have, but i plan to put it into a pc for my mom, so i might as well upgrade while i'm at it. i'd like something that will presumably handle my next upgrade for cpu/gpu/3 monitors.

ram to reliable 16gb recommendation

baby's first ssd. minimum of 500 gb storage required, something solid.

bonus: sexy case recommendations appreciated.

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if you see anything else glaringly bad about my build (besides the non-k cpu), let me know; i might consider other upgrades. the most strenuous work i plan to put on my pc is streaming battlefield 1 at 50fps/2400 bitrate, low settings.

e:/ put current case in build if it matters

This post was edited by Giveuptheghost on Nov 25 2016 03:33am

ty for input your dong is surely enormous.

one small detail, the ssd seems to have already sold out. should i hold out for another deal later in the day?

also, is the difference in 50w between my current power supply and your suggested power supply enough of a differential to reasonably compensate for a large future upgrade?

This post was edited by Giveuptheghost on Nov 25 2016 03:46am