Upgrade Suggestions

[icecruiser]

Hi everyone,

 

So I have had this computer  rig for about 3-4 years now and I have some extra money I would like to spend on it.
While I do have some ideas in mind, I was wondering what anyone thought about what in particular is worth upgrading (assuming budget isn't an issue; just nothing crazy)

Below are the specs:

Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V Pro

CPU: Intel Core i7 2600k (@3.4GHz) 

RAM: 8GB Dual-Channel Corsair DDR3 (@668MHz)

Graphics Card: Asus NVIDIA GTX 570 (1279MB)

     Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster BX2450 (1080p@60hz)

 

Storage: Samsung SSD 840 EVO (120Gb)

Storage 2: Samsung Spinpoint 1TB (HD103SJ?)
PSU: Antec TruePower New Series TP-750 (750W)

CPU Cooler: (some random coolermaster ones from a friend, can't really name...)
Other fans: (stock case ones...)

 

 

I would like to make a ""future proof"" upgrade(s) and nothing is off the table (monitor / etc.)
I use the computer primarily for gaming, video/photo editing and 3D modelling (hobby, nothing too intense.)

The computer has been fine for me so far, but I feel the GPU is holding it back especially with newer games... I am not sure about the other components of the system, but CPU and GPU is often at 37-40 degrees Celsius, on normal use (not gaming, but it doesn't go up too much in a game...)
Alongside this, a new 2TB HDD is needed. Considering a monitor (1440p??) and anything else is up for feedback.


I really appreciate any advice/comments from anyone and it would be a great help!
Thank you!

[TheInverseKey]

Wait for AMD fury if you can afford it or wait until Nvidia comes out with their own HBM cards.

[Guest]

Should be pretty obvious that GPU needs an upgrade. As for CPU, there wasn't any significant performance increase over the last few generations, so stick to whatever you have. If you're moving to 1440p, your GPU upgrade should scale accordingly. Hope this helps.

[wardude1]

if you want to game 1440p (on max) you really need to have atleast an gtx980 at the moment or two 970 

[icecruiser]

Thanks for the quick replies.
I think it's clear that I'd be looking at a GPU then (waiting out to see the AMD releases)

 

Is there anything else that could use a refresh? RAM, better cooling fans etc. ?