Upgrading System (New CPU, Mobo and SSD)

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outcastz50

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So I am hoping I can get any advice on upgrading my system. Advice having to do with better deals, any problems with compatibility, etc.

Here is what I currently have:

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 (3.0 ghz dual core)
Video Card: GTX 480
Motherboard: Asus P5E3 Deluxe
Ram: G Skill Ripjaws 2x 2gb ddr3
PSU: Thermaltake TR2 RX 750W psu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153136
Case: Thermaltake Kandalf http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133024

I intend to keep my current ram sticks, video card, case and psu but upgrade the rest of my system with these parts:

Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK Intel Z77
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-P8Z77-V-LK-Intel-Motherboards/dp/B007RIFKTY/ref=cm_lmf_tit_2

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i5-3570K-Quad-Core-Processor/dp/B007SZ0E1K/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1

SSD: Crucial m4 128GB 2.5-Inch (9.5mm) SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-128GB-2-5-Inch-9-5mm-CT128M4SSD2/dp/B004W2JKZI/ref=cm_lmf_tit_6


Here are some additional things I plan to get:

Vantec SP-FC70-BL Spectrum System Fan Card with Dual Adjustable 70mm UV LED Fans: http://www.amazon.com/Vantec-SP-FC70-BL-Spectrum-System-Adjustable/dp/B000233ZMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370203261&sr=8-1&keywords=Vantec+Spectrum+Fan+Card+with+Dual+70mm

ARCTIC MX-4 Carbon-Based Thermal Compound: http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-MX-4-Carbon-Based-Thermal-Compound/dp/B0045JCFLY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370203163&sr=8-1&keywords=ARCTIC+MX-4+%284g%29+Carbon-Based

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O65JXI/ref=twister_B002XZM0HQ?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SILVERSTONE SDP08 3.5 to 2 X 2.5-Inch Bay Converter: http://www.amazon.com/SILVERSTONE-SDP08-3-5-2-5-Inch-Converter/dp/B002BH3Z8E/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_y

The Arctic MX-4 is for my video card and the cpu I plan to get. The Bay converter I intend to use for making the SSD fit in my case.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/12jg5
 
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Use this website.
http://pcpartpicker.com/
It'll automatically tell you the best prices from loads of different vendors.
It'll also automatically tell you if there are any compatibility issues, although it isn't always 100% accurate.

Either way, it looks fine to me :p
 
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Thanks for the very quick reply.

I used the website now. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/12jg5
 
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That looks like a good set-up :D
As far as I can see, there are no compatibility issues here, and it will perform well.
Obviously, the 3570k is a good choice, and will serve you well, especially if you plan to overclock it (I would assume so :p).
However, I would suggest that at some point you upgrade to 8gb of RAM, as modern games are starting to demand more RAM. Since that new motherboard has 4 RAM slots, I'd recommend that you just buy another 4gb set of the RAM you already have, hence you'd have 4 x 2gb sticks of Ripjaws. Ensure that you buy exactly the same model of RAM though, including frequency (in your case, 1333mhz).

Enjoy, bud! :D
 
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I actually don't intend to overclock the CPU other than putting on the turbo option for it. Should I still get the custom
CPU cooler or save myself the money and just use the stock CPU cooler?
 
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I want to mention, I have a heating problem with my GTX 480 (it recently started to go over 100c when I am gaming) and so I am looking to get lower temperature on it. I have had the card for nearly 1 year now. So I am thinking perhaps I should get a custom heatsink for it, though I haven't a clue on what would be good.

The fans in my case are all working the same and there is an air flow. It only recently started to have a heat problem since about 2 months ago. I made a guess that maybe it needs a thermal paste reapplication but that is just a guess.
 
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