Upgrading PC

[GsyNath]

Hey Guys ,

 

Basically i'm looking to upgrade my current PC and i need your help. My budget is a hard thing to pin down but i'd say that what i'm after on the whole is the most cost efficient way ( without compromising too much ) on upgrading my computer to better cope with more graphically intensive games.

 

1. Budget & Location

I'm from the UK. As i mentioned above i don't really have a budget. 

2. Aim

The computer is being used to play various computer games .

3. Monitors

I am planning on running 2-3 monitors ( Only using 1 for gaming ).

4. Peripherals

I have all my peripherals ,I'm running on windows 7.

5. Why are you upgrading?

To get better performance from existing parts of my rig / just general upgrades.

 

Current System.

 

Cpu: Intel Core i7-2700k 3.50GHz (Sandybridge) Processor

Cpu Cooler: H2Flo extreme Liquid dual fan cpu cooper

Mother Board: Asus Maximus IV Etreme-Z Intel Z68 DDR3 Motherboard

Memory: Kingston HyperX Genesis 8gb (2 x 4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600Mhz Dual Channel Kit

Storage: Agility 3 120GB 2.5" SATA-3 Solid State Drive

               Hitachi Deskstar 7K100.D 1TB 32MB Hard drive

Video Card: 2 x GeForce GTX 580 1536MB GDDR5

 

Case: NZXT Phantom Enthusiast Full Tower Case ( Black )

Power Supply: OCZ ZX Series 850W 80+ Gold Certified Modular Power Supply

Case Fans: 2 x Sharkoon 2000rpm Golf ball

Monitor: BenQ Xl2411Z

 

Thanks in advance Guys !

 

P.S 

 

Sorry If I have missed any info 

[Stardar1]

upgrade those GPUs, OC that CPU.

 

as for which GPU, depends on what your willing to spend, can we have a range?

[Spectator]

I think everything is fine but the gpu. Get a 980 if you can afford it or a 970 if you can't .

[Stardar1]

also, welcome to the forum, remember to quote and to follow your topics. you may find http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/ to be helpful

[Stardar1]

I think everything is fine but the gpu. Get a 980 if you can afford it or a 970 if you can't .

no, no, no, no.

 

get a GTX 980ti if you can afford it, if not get the R9 390x or R9 390

[lx_srs]

 

Hey Guys ,

 

Basically i'm looking to upgrade my current PC and i need your help. My budget is a hard thing to pin down but i'd say that what i'm after on the whole is the most cost efficient way ( without compromising too much ) on upgrading my computer to better cope with more graphically intensive games.

 

1. Budget & Location

I'm from the UK. As i mentioned above i don't really have a budget. 

2. Aim

The computer is being used to play various computer games .

3. Monitors

I am planning on running 2-3 monitors ( Only using 1 for gaming ).

4. Peripherals

I have all my peripherals ,I'm running on windows 7.

5. Why are you upgrading?

To get better performance from existing parts of my rig / just general upgrades.

 

Current System.

 

Cpu: Intel Core i7-2700k 3.50GHz (Sandybridge) Processor

Cpu Cooler: H2Flo extreme Liquid dual fan cpu cooper

Mother Board: Asus Maximus IV Etreme-Z Intel Z68 DDR3 Motherboard

Memory: Kingston HyperX Genesis 8gb (2 x 4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600Mhz Dual Channel Kit

Storage: Agility 3 120GB 2.5" SATA-3 Solid State Drive

               Hitachi Deskstar 7K100.D 1TB 32MB Hard drive

Video Card: 2 x GeForce GTX 580 1536MB GDDR5

 

Case: NZXT Phantom Enthusiast Full Tower Case ( Black )

Power Supply: OCZ ZX Series 850W 80+ Gold Certified Modular Power Supply

Case Fans: 2 x Sharkoon 2000rpm Golf ball

Monitor: BenQ Xl2411Z

 

Thanks in advance Guys !

 

P.S 

 

Sorry If I have missed any info 

 

honestly, just upgrade your GPU's.  You're not going to notice much of a performance gain on a newer i7, and the rest of your components seem to be fairly good for today's standards.

[GsyNath]

upgrade those GPUs, OC that CPU.

 

as for which GPU, depends on what your willing to spend, can we have a range?

 

 

Thanks for the input

 

Lets say anywhere from £300-£600 for the GPU

 

maybe a little more depending on how expensive December gets .

[Stardar1]

Thanks for the input

 

Lets say anywhere from £300-£600 for the GPU

 

maybe a little more depending on how expensive December gets .

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-06gp41996kr

 

how dat?

[GsyNath]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-06gp41996kr

 

how dat?

Yeah seems Like the way to go if all i really need is to upgrade the GPU's

 

Thanks alot

[Stardar1]

Yeah seems Like the way to go if all i really need is to upgrade the GPU's

 

Thanks alot

no problem, and if you want to shave off 100 pounds, there is a version without the liquid cooler.

 

also, if you stick a nice liquid cooler on that CPU, you can OC that thing to huge numbers (like <4.5 GHz)

[GsyNath]

no problem, and if you want to shave off 100 pounds, there is a version without the liquid cooler.

 

also, if you stick a nice liquid cooler on that CPU, you can OC that thing to huge numbers (like <4.5 GHz)

Thanks again mate , appreciate the help.

 

Unfortunately the whole Overclocking thing is a bit over my head , i get the basics but I've never overclocked my system myself.

[Stardar1]

Thanks again mate , appreciate the help.

 

Unfortunately the whole Overclocking thing is a bit over my head , i get the basics but I've never overclocked my system myself.

Linus has some great videos on it, and that CPU OCs like a boss (big DIE = better heat)

[GsyNath]

Hey , finally getting round to upgrading and was wondering whether this would be a suitable card for my rig?  http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B013J7SGV0?keywords=Gigabyte%20GTX%20980%20Ti%206GB%20GDDR5%20Dual-link%20DVI%20HDMI%203x%20DisplayPort%20PCI-E%20Grpahics%20Card&qid=1454954888&ref_=sr_1_fkmr1_1&sr=8-1-fkmr1