Looking for upgrade due to mishap with old rig

buxbunny

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Hi guys. Unfortunately my old rig got damaged in moving accident and my monitors and case are danged while monitors are non functioning so use this as an opportunity to upgrade the whole thing.


CPU: Intel Core i5-750 2.66Ghz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Scythe SCMG-3100 120mm Mugen 3 Rev. B CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus P7P55D-E PRO ATX LGA1156 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair XMS3 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 6950 2GB Video Card
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: corsair tx 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-S223C DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 ultimate
Monitors: Iiyama ProLite E2409HDS x3

Keyboard: Logitech G510 Wired Keyboard
Mouse: Razer Naga Epic Wireless Laser Mouse
Headphones: Plantronics Gamecom 380 Headset
Speakers: Acoustic Energy Aego M Active Speakers 2.1 System

Priority for me is monitor and the case.
I've been looking at
Asus VN248H 23.8" Monitor
NZXT H440 (Red/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case

I loved my old monitors because they could tilt pivot had all connectivity minus display port but had huge bezels and side of monitors curved slightly outwards making eyefinity tad bit annoying overall will be missed. I like these asus as replacement because of thin besels and they look ok but connectivity with card could be issue means buying more stuffs to make it work and not really sure any other better monitors out there. The H440 is very nice and keep kids out but eventually need to get an external dvd/cd drive for it.
I'm unsure if this is the right move or should i just look at the 27" 34" and scrap eyefinity all together but i'd feel like i'm under using the amd card.

Also wanted to upgrade as felt some parts getting rather dated to:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Cooler:???
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Possibly
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 6950 2GB Video Card

I'm unsure if anything better for price ranges or if it's even worth changing graphics card but checking the best cards for money, there are a lot of exciting cards out now.

So if anyone had any recommendations i would love to here some suggestions and advice.

Thanks
 

wolverine96

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How much are you willing to spend in all?

You can probably use some parts from the old computer, like the SSD, CPU cooler, maybe the RAM, the optical drive, and the power supply. If the PSU is over 5 years old, I would just get a new one. Is your case damaged to the point that you can't use it? The CM HAF 932 Advanced is a really nice case.

Here's a great deal on a 27" ASUS monitor with a super-thin bezel ($235 after rebate):
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VN279Q-27-Inch-Screen-Monitor/dp/B00DX64DCY
 

buxbunny

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Thanks for the reply.
I'd say budget about £800-1000
I was planning to reuse all those parts except maybe the cpu cooler and opticl drive if i go with the h440. Yes I loved my haf 932 but unfortunately the side panel smashed so doesn't do much for air cooling and taken quite beating to front ports.
That monitor looks amazing but i realised it's for USA. i'm in UK and i can't see that on our amazon or anywhere for that matter but very nice monitor and nice price.
 

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(For anyone wondering, £800-1000 ~ $1300-1700)

Okay, I wasn't sure where you were located.
This is similar to the monitor I suggested.
I would keep your optical drive unless it is damaged or you want Blu-Ray.

So exactly which parts do you need?
 

buxbunny

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This is the order of priority:

Monitors
Case

Then
Cpu
Motherboard
Maybe graphics card and cpu cooler

my budget was to factor all these in
that monitor you linked looks perfect is there any other good options out there?