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[CTech83]

A couple of things, only the first one is a strong recommendation. The others are pretty much just asking for your opinions. I am not sure what you primarily want to use your system for, but assuming gaming because you mentioned your GPU. I built a rig with that PSU before and it is solid

1 - Don't buy Windows 10

Get at @2gunsup

2 - I notice that your board has a M.2 slot. Would you pay extra for the speed? It is a little pricey, but if you can get by with a ~250GB M.2 Drive and a cheap mechanical drive for extra storage I would recommend that. A nice M.2 drive would smoke any SATA III SSD.

3 - Try to get a single 16GB Stick. Contrary to popular belief dual sticks don't make much of a difference in applications.

4 - Where is your DVD drive

1. Thanks, I'll get at him

2. I didn't even look into that, but I'll check the prices

3. Will do

4. I have an external DVD drive, so it seemed pretty pointless to get one.

I'm using this strictly for gaming since I already have an HTPC and a laptop.

 

[Phillyrider807]

Yo heres my specs. I already know i need a new video card. Any recommendations? Do i need more ram?? Trying to be set for the next 2 years or so.

What i need to upgrade to run the latest shyt??

ProcessorIntel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
ManufacturerIntel
Speed3.5 GHz
Number of Cores8
Video Card 1Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
ManufacturerIntel
ChipsetIntel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Dedicated Memory64 MB
Total Memory1.7 GB
Video Card 2NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIA
ChipsetGeForce GTX 650 Ti
Dedicated Memory1.0 GB
Total Memory3.9 GB
Memory8.1 GB
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition Service Pack 1 (build 7601), 64-bit
Service Pack1
Size64 Bit
EditionUltimate
Display Maximum Resolution1440 x 900
DVDATAPI iHAS124 W ATA Device
CDATAPI iHAS124 W ATA Device
Drive
Size465.7 GB
Free96.6 GB

 

[nyknick]

bare bones? or comes with case+motherboard+powersupply ?

Complete. Motherboard, case, 450 psu.

 

[Ruck]

1. Thanks, I'll get at him

2. I didn't even look into that, but I'll check the prices

3. Will do

4. I have an external DVD drive, so it seemed pretty pointless to get one.

I'm using this strictly for gaming since I already have an HTPC and a laptop.

Don't get a m.2 drive if all you're doing is gaming. Sure, it has faster read and writes, but you won't notice shyt unless your bench marking or transferring large files. Just get a ssd. And I hate to say it, but I'd definitely go I7. Developers from here on out are going to be utilizing more cores.

 

[Ciggavelli]

Don't get a m.2 drive if all you're doing is gaming. Sure, it has faster read and writes, but you won't notice shyt unless your bench marking or transferring large files. Just get a ssd. And I hate to say it, but I'd definitely go I7. Developers from here on out are going to be utilizing more cores.

I agree with getting the i7

 

[itsyoung!!]

Complete. Motherboard, case, 450 psu.

Not bad. Breaks even if you ordered the parts ya self

 

[Barnett114]

Yo heres my specs. I already know i need a new video card. Any recommendations? Do i need more ram?? Trying to be set for the next 2 years or so.

What i need to upgrade to run the latest shyt??

ProcessorIntel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
ManufacturerIntel
Speed3.5 GHz
Number of Cores8
Video Card 1Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
ManufacturerIntel
ChipsetIntel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Dedicated Memory64 MB
Total Memory1.7 GB
Video Card 2NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIA
ChipsetGeForce GTX 650 Ti
Dedicated Memory1.0 GB
Total Memory3.9 GB
Memory8.1 GB
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition Service Pack 1 (build 7601), 64-bit
Service Pack1
Size64 Bit
EditionUltimate
Display Maximum Resolution1440 x 900
DVDATAPI iHAS124 W ATA Device
CDATAPI iHAS124 W ATA Device
Drive
Size465.7 GB
Free96.6 GB

Seems like you just need a new monitor and GPU. If you want to upgrade your system memory, do that too.

 

[Ruck]

I agree with getting the i7

The problem is, a 6700K is more expensive than a 5820K. And since ddr4 is really cheap, @CTech83 I'd honestly make the jump to X99.

 

[Ciggavelli]

The problem is, a 6700K is more expensive than a 5820K. And since ddr4 is really cheap, @CTech83 I'd honestly make the jump to X99.

6 cores, but lower clock speeds

The other i7 starts out at 4.0ghz, right?

The 5820k is only 3.3ghz. Can you safely overclock it past 4.0ghz without liquid cooling?

 

[Ruck]

6 cores, but lower clock speeds

The other i7 starts out at 4.0ghz, right?

The 5820k is only 3.3ghz. Can you safely overclock it past 4.0ghz without liquid cooling?

4.0 yeah, maybe even 4.3 depending how well it can without needing too much voltage. Definitely need a better cooler than the evo 212. And X99 motherboards are still pricey as well. But a 5820K clocked at 4.0 is still faster than a 6700K at 4.5

 

[CTech83]

4.0 yeah, maybe even 4.3 depending how well it can without needing too much voltage. Definitely need a better cooler than the evo 212. And X99 motherboards are still pricey as well. But a 5820K clocked at 4.0 is still faster than a 6700K at 4.5

I doubt i'm gonna bother overclocking. I'm just looking for something that will run smooth for a few years at max settings @ 1080P

 

[Fatboi1]

AMD just dropped some new shyt.

AMD Radeon Software Crimson Tested

 

[Ruck]

I doubt i'm gonna bother overclocking. I'm just looking for something that will run smooth for a few years at max settings @ 1080P

Oh, well get a 4790K, z97 mobo and ddr3. Definitely will last you for years.

 

[Phillyrider807]

Seems like you just need a new monitor and GPU. If you want to upgrade your system memory, do that too.

I already copped a new monitor. What video card u suggest breh?

 

[Barnett114]

I already copped a new monitor. What video card u suggest breh?

How much you trying to spend?