Possible little upgrades?

[CurlyCucumber]

Here's my build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ybLKMp

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ybLKMp/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($204.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($76.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.24 @ Directron) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($343.99 @ B&H) 

Case: Zalman Z11 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($61.98 @ Directron) 

Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Best Buy) 

Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($139.99 @ Micro Center) 

Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-BL 74.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($7.75 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-BL 74.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($7.75 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-BL 74.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($7.75 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-BL 74.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($7.75 @ OutletPC) 

Other: Fan Splitter ($5.99)

Total: $1296.08

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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I'm wondering if there's little upgrades I could do. I game at 1080p, so another GPU isn't really necessary. My budget is around 200 dollars. It could be a combination of little thingss, or one big thing.

 

I've done some research, but there's really nothing I can think of. I already have an SSD. I was just wondering if you guys could think of anything. Maybe more RAM? I'm not sure. Any ideas?

[Tedster]

I'd definitely go for more ram (Considering I use 24GB).

 

You might want to look into getting a better CPU cooler (maybe an AIO or maybe something like the NH-D15 if it fits in your case).

[ELSknutson]

maybe another monitor or a new keyboard and mouse

but other then that it would be pointless  your build looks fine you basicly would be wasting $200 is you purchased anything 

unless you waited you buy a second 970 

[CurlyCucumber]

I was thinking about getting more Ram also! That should be something I look into then.

[ELSknutson]

I'd definitely go for more ram (Considering I use 24GB).

 

You might want to look into getting a better CPU cooler (maybe an AIO or maybe something like the NH-D15 if it fits in your case).

 

are you doing content creation

[ELSknutson]

I was thinking about getting more Ram also! That should be something I look into then.

what are you using the computer for?

[CurlyCucumber]

maybe another monitor or a new keyboard and mouse

but other then that it would be pointless  your build looks fine you basicly would be wasting $200 is you purchased anything 

unless you waited you buy a second 970 

I already have a blackwidow and a deathadder. I was also thinking about a monitor too. D: 

[CurlyCucumber]

what are you using the computer for?

I game on it, but I also stream/make youtube tutorials. So 16 gigs might be useful for me.

[ELSknutson]

I game on it, but I also stream/make youtube tutorials. So 16 gigs might be useful for me.

ok, if your just gameing 8 GB is fine but if your streaming also 8 more wouldn't hurt

[Tedster]

are you doing content creation

I don't do content creation...currently. I might restart my YouTube channel and stuff in the future, but I just do lots of other RAM-intensive stuff. 300 Chrome Tabs anyone?

 

Oh. Plus RAMDisks.

[CurlyCucumber]

I have a LOT of tabs open. Like, 3 youtube videos, 3 streams, facebook, twitter, pcpartpicker, my server forums, chat rooms of my server, skype, TS, just a lot of stuff. I think more ram could possibly help.

[CostcoSamples]

That is a good build.  

 

I personally think it's worth spending more on a really good monitor, since that is the part you stare at for hours at a time!

 

make sure you get a really solid PSU, don't cheap out.  always check for a review on http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews