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5 minutes ago, Preston builds said:

This is my build

cpu- i5 4670

ram- 8gb ddr3 1333mhz

gpu- EVGA GeForce GTX 700 superclocked acx 2.0 2gb

 

I have a 750w psu and an extra ram slot. no SLI, no crossfire.

 

Please advise me on what i should upgrade next

GPU (you didn't list what model in your post) or RAM

 

Also what PSU model are you using?

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2 hours ago, AluminiumTech said:

GPU (you didn't list what model in your post) or RAM

 

Also what PSU model are you using?

it was supposed to say 770, and also my ram is a single stick of patriot signature ddr3 1333mhz. and my psu is like a corsair vs750 or something

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RAM for day to day use, GPU for games

I spent $2500 on building my PC and all i do with it is play no games atm & watch anime at 1080p(finally) watch YT and write essays...  nothing, it just sits there collecting dust...

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1 minute ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

RAM for day to day use, GPU for games

i don't play many super demanding games (mostly CS:GO and GTA V)

I do a lot of things like music production, video editing and often find myself having ten thousand applications open at once so ill probably upgrade my ram.

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4 minutes ago, Preston builds said:

i don't play many super demanding games (mostly CS:GO and GTA V)

I do a lot of things like music production, video editing and often find myself having ten thousand applications open at once so ill probably upgrade my ram.

yah then get more capacety and faster RAM. 1333MHz is pretty slow

I spent $2500 on building my PC and all i do with it is play no games atm & watch anime at 1080p(finally) watch YT and write essays...  nothing, it just sits there collecting dust...

Builds:

The Toaster Project! Northern Bee!

 

The original LAN PC build log! (Old, dead and replaced by The Toaster Project & 5.0)

Spoiler

"Here is some advice that might have gotten lost somewhere along the way in your life. 

 

#1. Treat others as you would like to be treated.

#2. It's best to keep your mouth shut; and appear to be stupid, rather than open it and remove all doubt.

#3. There is nothing "wrong" with being wrong. Learning from a mistake can be more valuable than not making one in the first place.

 

Follow these simple rules in life, and I promise you, things magically get easier. " - MageTank 31-10-2016

 

 

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1 minute ago, Preston builds said:

my i5 4670 only supports up to 1333mhz, and my SSD makes up for the slow ram anyway, thanks for your feedback.

an SSD dosent make up for slow RAM, sure it helps but it dosent just fix it. also the speed your CPU supports its useless seeing as its the motherboard that decides what you can run. id slap some 1600MHz sticks in there

I spent $2500 on building my PC and all i do with it is play no games atm & watch anime at 1080p(finally) watch YT and write essays...  nothing, it just sits there collecting dust...

Builds:

The Toaster Project! Northern Bee!

 

The original LAN PC build log! (Old, dead and replaced by The Toaster Project & 5.0)

Spoiler

"Here is some advice that might have gotten lost somewhere along the way in your life. 

 

#1. Treat others as you would like to be treated.

#2. It's best to keep your mouth shut; and appear to be stupid, rather than open it and remove all doubt.

#3. There is nothing "wrong" with being wrong. Learning from a mistake can be more valuable than not making one in the first place.

 

Follow these simple rules in life, and I promise you, things magically get easier. " - MageTank 31-10-2016

 

 

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2 minutes ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

an SSD dosent make up for slow RAM, sure it helps but it dosent just fix it. also the speed your CPU supports its useless seeing as its the motherboard that decides what you can run. id slap some 1600MHz sticks in there

but then id have to get rid of my old kit and buy twice as much ram unless i can mix my 1333mhz ram with some 1600mhz???

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Well, what about not spending money on getting more performance? 

What about spending it on little improvements for daily use? Noise dampening, good/silent fans and a fan controller. (if your mobo doesn't have)

 

And whatever you upgrade first, replace that intel stock cooler. You won't miss the beautiful sound of a jet engine during gaming. Believe me.

 

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2 hours ago, puttdawgalicious said:

GPU. GPU for sure. I'd go with the RX 470 or the GTX 1050, or if you want a step up from that the RX 480 and the GTX 1060.

those are barely an upgrade.

2 hours ago, Preston builds said:

but then id have to get rid of my old kit and buy twice as much ram unless i can mix my 1333mhz ram with some 1600mhz???

yah but DDR3 is pretty cheap. if you are willing to  go used you could get 16GB 1600MHz for about $20 from what iv seen. 

I spent $2500 on building my PC and all i do with it is play no games atm & watch anime at 1080p(finally) watch YT and write essays...  nothing, it just sits there collecting dust...

Builds:

The Toaster Project! Northern Bee!

 

The original LAN PC build log! (Old, dead and replaced by The Toaster Project & 5.0)

Spoiler

"Here is some advice that might have gotten lost somewhere along the way in your life. 

 

#1. Treat others as you would like to be treated.

#2. It's best to keep your mouth shut; and appear to be stupid, rather than open it and remove all doubt.

#3. There is nothing "wrong" with being wrong. Learning from a mistake can be more valuable than not making one in the first place.

 

Follow these simple rules in life, and I promise you, things magically get easier. " - MageTank 31-10-2016

 

 

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Ryzen is what you need. If the leaks are correct, there will be $250usd hexcores that fit in $50usd motherboards. If upgrading your whole platform is not to your liking, then RAM would make you life a lot easier. 

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RAM: 2x8GB DDR4 G Skill Ripjaws V Grey @ 2800MHz 

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HDD: WD Black 1TB + WD Green 2TB

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