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susofseattle

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I've come into a small windfall and as its also getting close to my Bday, I'm pooling a bit of resources, with a potential of $700~ to replace my current nVidia 670 GTX and 1x8Gb PC-2333 with some future proofing.

I'm running on air, but that can change, with an i5-3570k Ivy. I'm a builder and can OC for days.

Assume that I'd prefer a 16Gb ram setup x4/x2 AND would love the best bang for the buck GPU solution. I really want to stick with nVidia, and am open to SLi, if 2 is better than 1 at the moment. Would you drop the coins for a 1080?

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I answered my own damn questions with 30 seconds of research. >.> Took me longer to reply to both of you than it did for me to answer it for myself. lol.

That being said, RAM speeds don't relate to real-world gains in FPS, in single application gaming. Quality 2400 is a better cost equivalent than $300 of 3000.
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add another stick to match what you have for 16gb total, 8gb x 2

get a cryorig h5 for you cpu, if you dont have a decent cooler

overclock, 3570k still top of the line

I suggest upgrading into a 1440p monitor with a gtx 1070 for a damn impressive upgrade all around
 
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I'm definitely feeling the GTX 1070 solution after reading a few opinions on the differences between it and the 1080.

On the RAM issue- I forgot to say that I have to replace the existing 8G sticks as its not compatible (works, won't clock to 2333 in its pair), so I'm looking at a set of 2x8 3000's. Would YOU drop the cash on that speed? Or get some 2800/2666's instead and save a bit?
 
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I gave a good look at the real-world differences between the GTX 1080's & 70's, and I'm thinking I'll go for the 70 and put the ~$200 savings into replacing the RAM.

Have you ever noticed a gaming/real-world difference between DD3 3000 & say 2800/2666's? I have to replace the existing 8G stick as its not compatible and won't clock right.
 
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I answered my own damn questions with 30 seconds of research. >.> Took me longer to reply to both of you than it did for me to answer it for myself. lol.

That being said, RAM speeds don't relate to real-world gains in FPS, in single application gaming. Quality 2400 is a better cost equivalent than $300 of 3000.
 
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You are correct in that you would notice absolutely nothing when going even from 1666mhz ram to ddr4 4000 when gaming. Honestly, I don't see a reason to upgrade your ram at the moment unless you find your self getting close to that 8gb mark.
 
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you do see a bit of a gain on overclocked processors, but it is not worth it to go beyond 2133 honestly

especially considering the price
 
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