Upgrading my pc(GPU,SSD,FAN,RAM)

mammothyup · Dec 24, 2015

This is what i currently have:
-Asrock z68 pro 3
-i5 2500k @4.5Ghz
-Asus HD 7950 2gb
-Chieftec 550w CTG-550-80P
-2x DDR3 8 GB 1334 MHz

Budget:1000€

1.I have been looking at some GTX 970's and have chosen Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 G1,is it much larger than the HD7950?
2.Z68 pro3 is PCI Express 2.0 so that means i would need a new motherboard,whats a good one that supports my parts?
3.Is my powersupply enough?
4.Can i just add more ram by sticking one more DDR3 running at 667 MHz?

Some thoughts about this build?This is purely for gaming,im looking for 2560x1440 @+60fps at all times,in games like Battlefield 4.

rohitbaran · Dec 24, 2015

You can upgrade to a Skylake CPU. Even non K CPUs can be overclocked using Z170 motherboards. GPU upgrade to GTX 970 is a good choice and I don't think it is much larger than 7950. To play at 1440p though, you will need a GTX 980 or R9 390x.

Your PSU is enough, but Chieftec is not known for making good power supplies. Get a Seasonic S12II 520 W or better.

Here is a part list that I concocted.
http://de.pcpartpicker.com/p/R2xF7P

mammothyup · Dec 25, 2015

rohitbaran :

I think my 2500k will do for couple of years.I'll probably get a 980 then,im looking at some 100 hz monitors,so i want to get to get high framerate.My CPU doesnt support DDR4,so can i just add a stick of 8gb DDR3 667MHz,or should i get something faster?

mammothyup · Dec 25, 2015

This is what i came up with http://de.pcpartpicker.com/p/8WCJhM
Any thoughts?Some parts that are as good but cheaper?Parts that dont have prices,i already own.

mammothyup · Dec 25, 2015

msi 980 ti is 629 dollars at amazon,im thinking i should just order from amazon.

Corsair CX Series 600 Watt ATX/EPS Modular 80 PLUS Bronze ATX12V/EPS12V 552 Power Supply CX600M by Corsair $62.99

AS Rock LGA1155 DDR3 SATA3 USB3.0 Quad CrossFireX and Quad SLI A GbE ATX Motherboard Z77 EXTREME4 by ASRock $150.00

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2) $29.99

MSI Computer Video Graphics Card GTX 980TI GAMING 6G by MSI $629.99

rohitbaran · Dec 25, 2015

Edited your part list:
http://de.pcpartpicker.com/p/L3GXK8

The psu choice is bad. CX series is not of a good build quality. I replaced it with EVGA 750 B2. Rest is ok. 980ti is good for 1440p if you can fit it in your budget.

mammothyup · Dec 25, 2015

rohitbaran :

Cant ship the motherboard and PSU to here.

rohitbaran · Dec 25, 2015

I see. Can you give me a website where you will buy your stuff? You are not upgrading your CPU, so your motherboard is not going to be changed. The PSU is something I can recommend once I know where you are buying from.

mammothyup · Dec 25, 2015

rohitbaran :

Im upgrading the motherboard,because 980 ti requires pci-e 3.0 and my current one has 2.0,im buying from amazon since the 980 ti is pretty cheap there.

rohitbaran · Dec 25, 2015

amazon.de? Give me the website where you plan to get the psu from.

mammothyup · Dec 25, 2015

rohitbaran :

just regular http://www.amazon.com

rohitbaran · Dec 25, 2015

So you can get the GPU shipped, but not the psu? Where are you getting it shipped to?

mammothyup · Dec 25, 2015

rohitbaran :

PSU is from Brooklyn Parkway,they wont ship to Finland and the motherboard is from hard2findparts,same thing.They somehow ship through amazon i guess.

rohitbaran · Dec 25, 2015

What? The 750 B2 is sold by amazon directly. They also won't ship to Finland?

mammothyup · Dec 25, 2015

rohitbaran :

this is the one EVGA 110-B2-0750-VR SuperNOVA 750 B2 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified 750W PSU that wont ship to Finland,its the exact model you suggested.

rohitbaran · Dec 25, 2015

Get this:
http://tietokonekauppa.fi/products/29300/Komponentit/Kotelot_ja_virtalahteet/ATX_virtalahteet/S12II_620/SEASONIC_620W_POWER_SUPPLY_S12II620

or EVGA B2:
http://tietokonekauppa.fi/products/177720/Komponentit/Kotelot_ja_virtalahteet/ATX_virtalahteet/110_B2_0750_VR/EVGA_SUPERNOVA_750_B2_80_PLUS
or from here:
https://www.systemastore.fi/product_info.php?products_id=116795

mammothyup · Dec 25, 2015

rohitbaran :

how about this http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Crossfire-Warranty-110-B2-0750-VR/dp/B00KFAFRW6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451042475&sr=1-1&keywords=evga+supernova+750w+b2

it looks identical to the first one you suggested http://www.amazon.com/SuperNOVA-80PLUS-Bronze-Certified-110-B2-0750-VR/dp/B00NIQJNMO/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451042475&sr=1-4&keywords=evga+supernova+750w+b2

rohitbaran · Dec 25, 2015

The first link provided by you is what I actually meant, when I said that the psu is sold directly by amazon. If you can get it from amazon, get it from there.

mammothyup · Dec 25, 2015

rohitbaran :

found this http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B007G51UV0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF
will take a while to deliver,but i think its the best one i have found

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