Build Ready Upgrade Parts $500~600 Need someone to take a look

Hashio · Apr 15, 2015

This is what I currently put together for my upcoming upgrade any advice or critics would be greatly appreciated.
CPU:Intel Core i7-4790K Devil’s Canyon Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150 BX80646I74790K Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Upgrade $339.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117369
Motherboard: ASUS Z97-A/USB 3.1 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard (Upgrade $159.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132510
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL10S-8GBXL (Upgrade $54.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231488&cm_re=G.SKILL_Ripjaws_X_Series_8GB_240-Pin_DDR3_SDRAM_DDR3_1600_%28PC3_12800%29_Desktop_Memory_Model_F3-12800CL10S-8GBXL-_-20-231-488-_-Product
PSU: 750 Corsair
GPU: evga gtx580 (Already Have 0$)
OS: Window 7 64 bit OS using window 10 64 bit preview build (Already Have 0$)
Storage: 128GB SSD crucial (Already Have 0$)
500GB 7200RPM harddrive (Already Have 0$)
Case: HAF 932 Coolmaster Case (Already Have 0$)
Subtotal: $494.97
What I originally had: Window 7 64 bit OS using window 10 64 bit preview build i7 930 2.8ghz gtx580 PSU750 Corsair Gigabyte X58A-UD3R 6GB of DDR3 Ram 128GB SSD crucial 500GB 7200RPM harddrive HAF 932 Coolmaster Case
Reason for upgrade: Issues with the motherboard/ want a faster processor

liamwalby · Apr 15, 2015

Hashio :

This is what I currently put together for my upcoming upgrade any advice or critics would be greatly appreciated.
CPU:Intel Core i7-4790K Devil’s Canyon Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150 BX80646I74790K Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Upgrade $339.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117369
Motherboard: ASUS Z97-A/USB 3.1 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard (Upgrade $159.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132510
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL10S-8GBXL (Upgrade $54.99)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231488&cm_re=G.SKILL_Ripjaws_X_Series_8GB_240-Pin_DDR3_SDRAM_DDR3_1600_%28PC3_12800%29_Desktop_Memory_Model_F3-12800CL10S-8GBXL-_-20-231-488-_-Product
PSU: 750 Corsair
GPU: evga gtx580 (Already Have 0$)
OS: Window 7 64 bit OS using window 10 64 bit preview build (Already Have 0$)
Storage: 128GB SSD crucial (Already Have 0$)
500GB 7200RPM harddrive (Already Have 0$)
Case: HAF 932 Coolmaster Case (Already Have 0$)
Subtotal: $494.97
What I originally had: Window 7 64 bit OS using window 10 64 bit preview build i7 930 2.8ghz gtx580 PSU750 Corsair Gigabyte X58A-UD3R 6GB of DDR3 Ram 128GB SSD crucial 500GB 7200RPM harddrive HAF 932 Coolmaster Case
Reason for upgrade: Issues with the motherboard/ want a faster processor

Pretty Solid build, All i could suggest is upgrading your GPU and maybe sticking a bigger HDD in there like a 1-2Tb HDD because a 500Gb HDD is pretty small for keeping movies, music and games that's what I'm assuming its used for. I only say that because Ive filled a 500Gb HDD with just music and movies

Hashio · Apr 15, 2015

liamwalby :

Hashio :

Pretty Solid build, All i could suggest is upgrading your GPU and maybe sticking a bigger HDD in there like a 1-2Tb HDD because a 500Gb HDD is pretty small for keeping movies, music and games that's what I'm assuming its used for. I only say that because Ive filled a 500Gb HDD with just music and movies

I pretty much don't really use too much space, as for the GPU I want to upgrade it but I might hold out for a bit until I upgrade it. I am debating. (Maybe sometime next month i'll decide and grab a gtx980)

Hashio · Apr 15, 2015

Also question, Is one ram stick of 8GB better then just getting 4GB x2?

liamwalby · Apr 15, 2015

Hashio :

Upgrading your GPU is up to you but i would say to definitely do to get the most out of your games.

You're going to get better performance from two 4gb sticks in dual channel than 1 8Gb stick. A little tip is to always buy you're ram 2 or more at a time so you utilize the dual channel, triple channel and quad channel

Hashio · Apr 15, 2015

liamwalby :

ahh okay I forgot about the dual channel.

liamwalby · Apr 15, 2015

Hashio :

If you are going with 8Gb ram definitely go with 2x4Gb or if your budget isn't tight then buy another 8Gb stick that is identical to your current one might work out cheaper to be honest.

Jomari Gonzales · Apr 15, 2015

very good choice of proc+mobo combo, i suggest you get a decent cooler, either air or AIO with 240mm rad, Noctua's or Corsair will do. and also upgrade of GPU down the line will greatly improve performance, either gtx 970 or r9 290x/290.

Bossyfins · Apr 15, 2015

What Corsair PSU is it? If its the CX/CS/VS Psus, reconsider. It is a horrible PSU for the money

liamwalby · Apr 16, 2015

Jomari Gonzales :

If the OP isn't going to overclock his CPU there really is no need for a better aftermarket cooler, Yes it will give better temps but it isn't necessary. Also he also said he was thinking about getting a Nvidia GTX 980

Bossyfins · Apr 16, 2015

screw 980 and get 970 sli..

liamwalby · Apr 16, 2015

Bossyfins :

For an extra £100 he could do it, well that's if his from the UK.

2x Asus GTX970 STRIX Direct CUII OC 4GB = £592.72
1x Asus GTX980 STRIX Direct CUII OC 4GB NVIDIA = £499.18

Bossyfins · Apr 16, 2015

100 quids for almost a 50% increase in power, pretty worth it.

liamwalby · Apr 16, 2015

Bossyfins :

It is worth it, I would definitely choose the 2 970's over a 980

Jomari Gonzales · Apr 16, 2015

liamwalby :

Then what is the point of having a "k" proc over a non-k if he ain't gonna OC? so he might be better off getting a 4790 over a 4790k and add the difference to the gtx 980 instead of cheapin out on a cooler which keeps your cpu longevity, right?

Bossyfins · Apr 16, 2015

Just get a 1231 v3

liamwalby · Apr 17, 2015

Jomari Gonzales :

liamwalby :

Then what is the point of having a "k" proc over a non-k if he ain't gonna OC? so he might be better off getting a 4790 over a 4790k and add the difference to the gtx 980 instead of cheapin out on a cooler which keeps your cpu longevity, right?

You've got a point, He didn't mention anything about OCing that's why I said what I said, And yes you are right about getting the non-k version he could well indeed put the difference towards the 980.

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