Need help upgrading!

[Oskar1628]

So here's my current build:

CPU: AMD FX-8300 3,3 GHz

GPU: Gainward GTX 970 1050Mhz

MB: Asrock 960gm-vgs3fx

Storage: 120GB SSD and a 500GB HDD

Ram: Adata 8GB (1 stick) 534Mhz

PSU: Aerocool 650W

Case: Mars gaming MC2V2 ATX

And here are my ideas regarding the upgrade:

CPU: AMD FX-8300 3,3 GHz - Get an I5-6500.

GPU: Gainward GTX 970 1050Mhz - Keep it.

MB: Asrock 960gm-vgs3fx - Buy a MB with a 1151 socket and with 2(?) channels for RAM.

Storage: 120GB SSD and a 500GB HDD - Keep them, no need for more room.

RAM: Adata 8GB (1 stick) 534/333Mhz DDR3 - Now, I have no idea what is up with my RAM. In Speccy the frequency is 534Mhz and in Task Manager it is 333Mhz. I'd like to upgrade to a DDR4 8GB stick with a frequency compatible with the new MB and in the future get another stick.

PSU: Aerocool 650W - No idea what to do, it has performed well so far.

Case: Mars gaming MC2V2 ATX - Upgrade, it has very bad airflow and poor cable management options. I'm thinking about the Zalman Z9 Neo.

My questions:

• Is it a good idea to get a 2 RAM slot MB and put 2x8Gb there or get a 4 slot MB and put 4x4GB there?

• Is the Zalman Z9 Neo a good case?

This is the first time I'm upgrading my PC, what are your opinions? My budget is 450-600 euros.

Thanks!

[Guest]

1. There won't be real world difference between 4x4 or 2x8

2. Yes 

The upgrade plan looks really nice. I would say go for it. As for RAM speed if mobo doesn't support that high speed RAM would just downclock to match mobo speed and RAM speed won't matter much too