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Ratchet Miles
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I'm going to be doing a summer thing in a few weeks, and I've found that I'll be making a total of $950. What should I get?

 

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My current PC build:
  • CPU
    AMD 760K
  • Motherboard
    MSi A78M-E35
  • RAM
    Crucial Ballistix 8GB
  • GPU
    Nvidia GTX 750 Ti
  • Case
    Corsair Spec-01
  • Storage
    Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB
  • PSU
    Antec VP 450W
  • Display
    Dell SE198WFP
  • Keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2014
  • Mouse
    Razer Tiapan
  • Sound
    Speakers/Razer Kraken USB
  • Operating System
    Windows 8.1

 

 

I want a new system since my current one is eh...

 

I want a Mac so I can develop for iOS and OS X, and so I can have a PC to carry around.

I want a server to host some of my files and replace DropBox. Maybe also host a Minecraft server.

I want a new GPU and HDD because well, I want to game better.

I want a 4K Display for workflow in Unity, Blender, and other stuff.

What should I get? Any suggestions?

-Ratchet Miles

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Do a Hackintosh.

 

 

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I'd prefer to do it stock.

I'd upgrade them, A,so I hope you plan on getting a new COU as that 760k would bottleneck a 980

EDIT- Do the new build and save up for a 980 or a AMD Fury or Fury x

 

 

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upgrade your PC. give it some more horse power under the hood.

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I'd upgrade them, A,so I hope you plan on getting a new COU as that 760k would bottleneck a 980

I would assume the 760K would bottleneck. I know it depends on the game, but how badly do you think?

I am not too concerned though, as I need it mainly for rendering in Blender.

-Ratchet Miles

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I would assume the 760K would bottleneck. I know it depends on the game, but how badly do you think?

I am not too concerned though, as I need it mainly for rendering in Blender.

760k is a HUGE bottleneck to a 980.

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I would assume the 760K would bottleneck. I know it depends on the game, but how badly do you think?

I am not too concerned though, as I need it mainly for rendering in Blender.

Read my edited post,

 

 

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Hey Ratchet Miles,
 
I would suggest (if upgrading) to consider adding a SSD to your system. It should decrease all loading and boot times and increase the transfer speeds and overall responsiveness of your build. The rest depends what exactly you will need from your plans (gaming, work, etc.) :)
 
Since you already have a HDd, I would suggest reusing it, but first check its health status to make sure it is performing properly and is safe to hold your data. I would recommend running WD Data Lifeguard Diagnostic tool: http://products.wdc.com/support/kb.ashx?id=0gXRsG
 
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