What should I upgrade in my Gaming Rig?

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Hey guys! I have around 400$ to burn on my computer and I feel like upgrading some hardware in my computer. I already have maxed out peripherals so that is not a problem. I have no idea on what to upgrade on my computer there are so many choices:
Change cases, get more fans and overclock CPU (sexier computer)
Adding crossfire (purchasing another graphics card)
Getting more ram and a 128gb SSD
Other

I HAVE NO IDEA ;_;
(My computer takes 15 minutes to turn on)

Here are my current specifications:
CPU: i7 4770k
Memory: 6gbs of DDR3 RAM
Storage: Some random cheap 1TB WD HDD
Case: CMStorm HAF (http://goo.gl/H0EfzJ) (MASSIVE, HEAVY and ULGY)
Graphics Card: Radeon HD 6950
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth x58
OS: 64bit Windows

BUDGET == 400$
Thanks for help all!
 
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I'd definitely get a SSD if you want snappier response and fast boot/load times. That won't help your frame rates in games, but is worthwhile for everything else you do on your system (and it does reduce level-load / respawn times). If you want to improve your frame rates, a HD7970 would be a step up, and their may be deals to be had as they are being cleared out for the R9's.
Make sure your PSU is up to the task.
If you're generally happy with your graphics performance, perhaps a SSD + decent case would be nice. Check out Fractal Designs, Antec, and Corsair.
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I'd definitely get a SSD if you want snappier response and fast boot/load times. That won't help your frame rates in games, but is worthwhile for everything else you do on your system (and it does reduce level-load / respawn times). If you want to improve your frame rates, a HD7970 would be a step up, and their may be deals to be had as they are being cleared out for the R9's.
Make sure your PSU is up to the task.
If you're generally happy with your graphics performance, perhaps a SSD + decent case would be nice. Check out Fractal Designs, Antec, and Corsair.
 
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How hard would it be to transfer my Windows 7 to the ssd?
 
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If you can get your C: used space to under 238GB for a 256GB SSD or under 111GB for a 128GB SSD, you can use cloning software to move C: to the SSD. Some SSD vendors provide cloning software; I believe AData uses Acronis, and I think Samsung has something too.
 
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you said your hard drive was cheap, so get a new one as well as a SSD and you will also need to get a new graphics card such as maybe a 7950 or if thats too much go for something lie the 7850 or the 7870. Your RAM should be fine but if you want to upgrade that then do it.
 
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I'm not a fan of the way the HAF looks, either, but it's a good case.

It really depends on how much of your HDD you actually use.

With $400, a switch to SSD would likely be the best upgrade. You can get a 500GB Samsung Evo for ~$300-320. You could also opt for a smaller SSD and get up to 12GB of RAM (Sabertooth is Tri-Channel, so you want 3 paired sticks) since more games are starting to inexplicably up RAM requirements. You can get a set of Ripjaws for $120 on NewEgg and then get a Samsung Pro 840 256GB for ~$200.

The GPU still has some legs (Crossfire is more likely to just end up being a headache with the microstuttering and all the other potential problems that come with it) and everything else looks good for the near and moderately distant future.

And I wouldn't bother trying to clone the Windows installation over. Just do a clean Windows install on the SSD then transfer important files over from the HDD before wiping it.
 
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Thank you all for the help, for now I've just installed a 128gb SSD on my computer and it went great. I'm just having an annoying problem with downloading ONE specific program. Those that want to help, http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1937509/downloading-razer-synapse-error.html#
 
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