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CPU- i7, 3770k @ 3.5Ghz

Mobo-GIGABYTE LGA 1155 Intel Z77

CPU cooler- Corsiar H60

GPU- Radeon 7970 3GB

PSU- Corsair HX 850w

 

I have $1000 to spend what do I upgrade guys? also thinking of a 27" 2560x1440 perhaps after comp upgrade.

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good lord, I'd upgrade your car considering your machine is pretty set. What about SSD's? Another 7970? A 780? What do you need? 

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You haven't mentioned an SSD so I'd go with that first

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A 2560x1440 monitor and a second 7970 would make an awesome upgrade.

If you want to overclock a bit more a better CPU cooler would be nice.

And what the heck is an NZXT Enthusiast? :P

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Try to oc your cpu a bit maybe to like 4.2-4.4 GHz, performance improvement without any cost.

 

You did not write about your storage config, but what about an ssd or two, maybe raid 0?

Tomorrow the new amd gpus will be released, maybe buy 2 R9 290x, sell your 7970 afterwards for like 250-300 bucks, and get the ssds with that money.

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Which peripherals do you currently use? Since your rig can pretty much handle anything, I would spend money on that and/or a 2560x1440 screen

 

You can also upgrade your CPU cooler, not necessary though.

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A 2560x1440 monitor and a second 7970 would make an awesome upgrade.

If you want to overclock a bit more a better CPU cooler would be nice.

And what the heck is an NZXT Enthusiast? :P

I think he ment NZXT Phantom Enthusiast.. not sure though :P

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an ssd,a/some gpu,a monitor and thats all!

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A CD. As in Certificate of Deposit. That $1000 must be burning a hole in your pocket for you to want to upgrade your rig as it stands. Bank the dosh until something really neat comes along.

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a sound card/external dac/amp? buy new peripherals? ssd?

 

i wouldnt really upgrade anything on that rig except for buying things that accommodate it to enhance the pc experience.

 

i mean .. 1000$ .. you can build another decent pc for that money :P

make a server or start a cool project it you want to.

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Ok sorry guys ( in class) firstly addressing my sotrage set-up I currently have a 167GB SSD, as well as a 1TB HDD. Moving on for those of you who think I should get another 7970 would my PSU be alright or should I up that? And as for peripherals I would very much like a new monitor preferably 2560x1440+ , and I have bought the Corsiar K95 and M95.

Case-Corsair 250D, Mobo- Gigabyte Z97 Mini-itx, Cpu-i5 4690k @ 3.5Ghz (ATM), Ram- HyperX Fury 1866 8GB, GPU-EVGA GTX 980 4GB, PSU- Corsair AX 760, CPU Cooler-Corsair H100i

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Truthfully I have really only gotten into pc gaming within the last year. ( Ex-console gamer) So still learning and feel that my system when looking at others just isn't up to par. ( my imagination?) since I don't really know much of the standards. 

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I think he ment NZXT Phantom Enthusiast.. not sure though :P

Yep that's what I meant sorry lol

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Ok sorry guys ( in class) firstly addressing my sotrage set-up I currently have a 167GB SSD, as well as a 1TB HDD. Moving on for those of you who think I should get another 7970 would my PSU be alright or should I up that? And as for peripherals I would very much like a new monitor preferably 2560x1440+ , and I have bought the Corsiar K95 and M95.

 

850w for 2 7970's is more than enough

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What peripherals do you have?

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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Ok sorry guys ( in class) firstly addressing my sotrage set-up I currently have a 167GB SSD, as well as a 1TB HDD. Moving on for those of you who think I should get another 7970 would my PSU be alright or should I up that? And as for peripherals I would very much like a new monitor preferably 2560x1440+ , and I have bought the Corsiar K95 and M95.

Truthfully I have really only gotten into pc gaming within the last year. ( Ex-console gamer) So still learning and feel that my system when looking at others just isn't up to par. ( my imagination?) since I don't really know much of the standards. 

Fyi, you need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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Fyi, you need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them.

It was more of a reply to all who asked the questions but thank you for the info :)

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