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I currently have the setup in my sig but this doesnt leave room for crossfire/SLI and CPU overclocking (byebye i5 4690k :( ). Would you guys change the mobo and cpu out for crossfire potential? Or would you sit on this rig till it explodes or something? xD

Your advice is greatly appreciated :)

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I Wouldn't actually go with either option in the poll. I would just upgrade the CPU and mobo, as the GPU is a beast as it stands, then later on get the best SINGLE GPU there is.

Right now I don't see you benefiting much from a GPU upgrade at all, I don't see you benefiting much from any upgrade in fact. Even the CPU mobo thing I would only upgrade because it is also an option.

 

If there is one choice that makes sense then it would be to save your money, upgrade your entire PC at once when you can afford it.

 

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That GPU is a beast, why would you need another one?

Upgrade the mobo and the CPU, and leave the GPU alone ;)

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One stronger GPU is always better than SLI/Crossfiring weaker ones.

i know D: but crossfiring seems to be cheaper compared to a stronger GPU

 

I Wouldn't actually go with either option in the poll. I would just upgrade the CPU and mobo, as the GPU is a beast as it stands, then later on get the best SINGLE GPU there is.

Right now I don't see you benefiting much from a GPU upgrade at all, I don't see you benefiting much from any upgrade in fact. Even the CPU mobo thing I would only upgrade because it is also an option.

 

If there is one choice that makes sense then it would be to save your money, upgrade your entire PC at once when you can afford it.

 

That GPU is a beast, why would you need another one?

Upgrade the mobo and the CPU, and leave the GPU alone ;)

Nah im just trying to explore my options. Not actually planning anything (i have $8 left in my bank mind you xD)

The BBQ: i7-4770 / 212x / Tri-X R9 290x 1075/1400 / MSI H87-G43 GAMING / EVGA G2 850W / Corsair Spec 03 / Samsung 840 EVO 250gb SSD / Toshiba 2TB HDD / 8gb Kingston DDR3 1600mhz

Peripherals: G710+ / G502 / Bose Companion 2 Series III / Audio Technica ATH-M40x / Sound Magic E50

Monitors: Dell U2414H 

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Your rig is plenty strong, no reason to upgrade anything. Just wait a few years until a better GPU is released.

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Your rig is plenty strong, no reason to upgrade anything. Just wait a few years until a better GPU is released.

Not thinking about upgrading xD Just wanting to explore my options when the time comes!

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Peripherals: G710+ / G502 / Bose Companion 2 Series III / Audio Technica ATH-M40x / Sound Magic E50

Monitors: Dell U2414H 

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