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Rhyn
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I don't necessarily need to upgrade any components as my system performs fine but idk figured I'd ask and see what people recommend I change.  So what do you guys think I should upgrade? 

Parts:

  • CPU
    AMD FX-8350
  • Motherboard
    ASRock 970 EXTREME3
  • RAM
    PNY Optima 8GB DDR3 1333
  • GPU
    SAPPHIRE Vapor-X HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB
  • Case
    Antec Three Hundred
  • Storage
    Seagate Barracuda 1TB
  • PSU
    Corsair Enthusiast Series 650-Watt 80 Plus Bronze
  • Cooling
    Stock case fans and ARCTIC Freezer 7 Pro Rev. 2
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SSD

and
GPU

for sure

Specs

CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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Get a ssd.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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GPU and SSD are the only two upgrades you need.  Don't waste money on more RAM. 8GB is more than enough for gaming, unless you play a heavily modded Skyrim.

"I genuinely dislike the promulgation of false information, especially to people who are asking for help selecting new parts."

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