- Aug 29, 2014
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Specs:
CPU: i7 4770k
Cooling: Asetek 570LX
GPU: Windforce 7970ghz 3gb
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A
Memory: 16GB Kingston Hyper X
Case: HAF-X
PSU: 850w Silent m2
Hi THF,
I built this computer exactly 2 years ago from today, and I thought that it would be about time to upgrade because of the 2yr cycle of computers.
I wanted to replace the mobo with a Z97 Maximus VII Hero, and upgrade to a GTX 980/980 Ti.
I think I'll be buying some newer fans to go better with the colour scheme, and some cathode lights along with some thermal paste. Price on Amazon is around $800.
Do you guys think it is worth the money for the upgrade? I game at 1440p, but I read VRAM could be a problem. I also haven't changed the thermal paste on my CPU since I bought the machine (stupid I know), will I see any cooling improvements by replacing it?
Thanks.
(Typed on a phone)
CPU: i7 4770k
Cooling: Asetek 570LX
GPU: Windforce 7970ghz 3gb
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A
Memory: 16GB Kingston Hyper X
Case: HAF-X
PSU: 850w Silent m2
Hi THF,
I built this computer exactly 2 years ago from today, and I thought that it would be about time to upgrade because of the 2yr cycle of computers.
I wanted to replace the mobo with a Z97 Maximus VII Hero, and upgrade to a GTX 980/980 Ti.
I think I'll be buying some newer fans to go better with the colour scheme, and some cathode lights along with some thermal paste. Price on Amazon is around $800.
Do you guys think it is worth the money for the upgrade? I game at 1440p, but I read VRAM could be a problem. I also haven't changed the thermal paste on my CPU since I bought the machine (stupid I know), will I see any cooling improvements by replacing it?
Thanks.
(Typed on a phone)
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