any parts you would upgrade in this 18 months old build?

Jimboone · Jan 9, 2014

This is a rig I built in july 2012 and I love it but I'm thinking about maybe going SLI but I don't really feel like changing my psu since its been working great since day 1. Would you change the gpu (or other parts), go SLI or wait it out a while until its time to build a new rig. I'm kinda hesitating because there are some games I can't really max out everything so I just wanted your opinions.

MOBO= Asus P8Z77-V LK
CPU= Intel i5-3570K
GPU= EVGA GTX670
PSU= Corsair 650W (I don;t remember the prefix, AX,TX,CX etc)
RAM= Kingston HyperX Genesis 8GB DDR3-1600MHz CL9 Dual Channel Kit (2 x 4GB)
SSD= Kingston HyperX 120GB
HD= Western Digital 1TB
Drive= LG DVD
Case Cooler Master HAF 912

Oleonius · Jan 9, 2014

Your PC is excellent at the moment. There is really nothing I would change. What games have you difficulties to max out ?

Depending on your actual heatsink, you could invest in a better cooler to do overclocking and get better performance out of your CPU. My personal favorite is the Phanteks PH-TC14PE. It's big but it cools better than some AIO coolers like the Corsair H100 and it is far more quieter. It's also cheaper and you don't risk any liquid leaking into your computer.

Your GPU is great. You shouldn't go with SLI. But if you do, you will need to change your PSU and go with something at least 850W of power. If you do so, be sure to choose a widely trusted brand in power supplies such as Seasonic or XFX.

An other thing you could do is checking your cooling setup and your cable management. Maybe you could change your case stock fans for better one in order to have more airflow and less noise.

Jimboone · Jan 9, 2014

Well, I can't really enable MSAA or SSAA with everything else at Max (1080p resolution) without dropping below 60 fps for games like Metro Last Light, Hitman Absolution, Splinter Cell Blacklist

Oleonius · Jan 10, 2014

If you don't have it already, you should download the GeForce Experience software. This free program automatically optimize the settings of your games, so that it plays optimally with your configuration.

http://www.geforce.com/geforce-experience

jeremyp79 · Jan 10, 2014

Looks like you have a pretty good system to me. If youre having issues with gaming fps, might wait until Nvidia releases it's next batch of cards, and pick up a gtx 770.

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