Help me upgrade

[TechBlitZ]

Hey guys, I'm 18 years old and currently studying at university. Whilst I've been off in the holidays I've been working quite alot and managed to save up a little bit of money, around $500 (£300) and i'm looking for something to spend it on =P

My current setup -

i7 3770k

H100

Amd Gigabyte Windforce 7970 OC

8G Corsair vengeance 1600

MSI G43 Motherboard

750w Corsair Psu

120g Mushkin Chronos SSD

1TB WD Caviar Black

500R Case

A full backlit Cyborg keyboard (Membrane - Im replacing this anyway)

Razer Naga Molten

Got a main 22Inch monitor, and a 27Inch Tv / monitor I use next to it.

I'm not really sure what I want, but I know I want to buy something, either to enhance gameplay or my movie watching experience.

Anyone have any suggestions? I was thinking maybe a projector? Bigger SSD? Windows 8?

[Guest]

Save it for later?

[cafe]

I hate small drives so a 500gb ssd?

:P

[the_devil52]

Spend it on booze?

Nah seriously though, maybe a bigger TV? You could probably get a decent set of speakers for $500.

[Konn]

Save it; to be honest with you, you already have a decent system.

[JujuShinobi]

Yeah save it

[Paperchase]

If you want to enhance your movie and gaming experience I'd strongly recommend a high end soundcard. If that's not for you, then save the money. Your rig is very much up to date still.

[That Norwegian Guy]

If you want to enhance your movie and gaming experience I'd strongly recommend a high end soundcard. If that's not for you' date=' then save the money. Your rig is very much up to date still.[/quote']

Yep, that was what I was going to say too.

Seems like the only three avenues to enhance your experience in any way is through hitting your CPU's overclock limit (which is free) - the second is a high grade 24 bit /96 khz capable sound card (and would be my best recommendation) - or a better viewing panel* (screen)

*Not necessarily bigger, just better. What type of panel is your screen?

With $500 available, seems you are just within reach of the Asus Xonar Essence One DAC. However, I wouldn't recommend that unless you are a religious headphone user. And if your headphones aren't great, well... The Xonar may not help much. I would suggest one of the cheaper Xonar cards. That still leaves you with money for quality headphones (I recommend AKG for the best quality to price ratio) and maybe even a new hard drive.

[Toby]

I'd also go with soundcard, or alternatively, upgrade your case fans?

[Nirmal]

I think you should save it. But if you don't want to I would look at getting another monitor like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260047

[Salmiakbal]

Don't spend it. If you really want to spend money maybe something else tech related? Phone, tablet, DSLR, a different/extra monitors? I don't know. But better to not spend it if you're not sure, you'll probably regret it

[Kieran]

Hi all, slightly off topic but what's your opinion of your cyborg keyboard? I was going to buy one but opted for the microsoft sidewinder x4 instead :)

[TechBlitZ]

Hi all' date=' slightly off topic but what's your opinion of your cyborg keyboard? I was going to buy one but opted for the microsoft sidewinder x4 instead :)[/quote']

I use the Media keys very often, I love the backlit; its a very deep red and looks pretty good for a membrane keyboard. I do love it, although it is membrane, about to get a mechanical.

[TechBlitZ]

Decided to buy 2 new monitors and then mount all 3 on my wall =)