Upgrade

[Mr Irenic]

So, I'm planning on making a few upgrades to my current system now that I have the money.

 

I just want some general opinions:

 

Motherboard: MSI 797

CPU: intel core i7 4770k with cooler master hyper 212 EVO

GPU: Gigabyte geforce 970 or a GTX geforce 770

psu: 600W corsair builder series CXM modular

[DarrenP]

So, I'm planning on making a few upgrades to my current system now that I have the money.

 

I just want some general opinions:

 

Motherboard: MSI 797

CPU: intel core i7 4770k with cooler master hyper 212 EVO

GPU: Gigabyte geforce 970 or a GTX geforce 770

psu: 600W corsair builder series CXM modular

I'd suggest grabbing the 4790K over the 4770K. Just for better overall performance for the same price. I also wouldn't suggest the Hyper-212 when you're dropping that kind of cash. I'd suggest a decent-er air cooler such as those ones by Phanteks, or Noctua. GPU. I'd grab a 970. 770 is older and while you might be able to find it for cheaper. It's not worth it. 

[i_build_nanosuits]

This list OP:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.52 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($128.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $915.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 09:12 EDT-0400

 

You should consider stepping the CPU cooler to this one:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-cpu-cooler-havik140

 

The CPU i picked has better thermals and should overclock better...this motherboard support SLI and overclocking and as all the good gaming oriented features and good audio...You have the video card to go along with it...and this powersupply is vastly superior to the corsair on cost only a slight bit more maybe even the same.

 

The Havik 140 is an awesome CPU cooler that perform similar to an H80i liquid cooler while being much quieter and lower price...also more reliable.

[Mr Irenic]

I found this 970: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/4gb-msi-gtx-970-gaming-twin-frozr-5-pcie-30-(x16)-7010-mhz-gddr5-gpu-1140-mhz-cores-1664-dp-dvi-hdmi?utm_source=google+shopping&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKEAjw-o6hBRDOmsPSjqakuzYSJADR2V3SVNd6qOGoi3-BO1DzhIMRspb09a3tBvZg3B2E4ht1KRoCtNzw_wcB

[hojnikb]

get xeon 1231 V3 and save yourself 90 bucks.Its pretty much i7 with disabled gpu.

[i_build_nanosuits]

I found this 970: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/4gb-msi-gtx-970-gaming-twin-frozr-5-pcie-30-(x16)-7010-mhz-gddr5-gpu-1140-mhz-cores-1664-dp-dvi-hdmi?utm_source=google+shopping&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKEAjw-o6hBRDOmsPSjqakuzYSJADR2V3SVNd6qOGoi3-BO1DzhIMRspb09a3tBvZg3B2E4ht1KRoCtNzw_wcB

It's a very nice card, here's my list from partpicker UK it might help you more...

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£250.44 @ CCL Computers)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (£24.96 @ Amazon UK)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£86.36 @ Scan.co.uk)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  (£275.03 @ Ebuyer)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£63.31 @ Amazon UK)

Total: £700.10

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-25 14:40 BST+0100