Should I upgrade or Fresh new build?

Daniel Horner · Sep 13, 2016

It's not been easy for me saving £1k as I only bring home ~£200 pw most of that goes on bills and travel. Now I want to put it to good use I already have a gaming pc I bought it late 2008 and is still powerful enough to run any games. I am not sure whether to add to this current build like turn my HD into SSD get some air cooling as I'm still using Intel stock fan :/ and maybe upgrade the cpu/gpu or keep saving until I have around 4k and build whole new level gaming system (I was looking at http://www.razerzone.com/razer-edition-systems that is so cool and would go nice with my keyboard.

My computer spec
Cpu - I5 4670k 3.40ghz
Gpu - Gtx 770 2gb
16gb ram corsair vengeance
Mobo Asus z87-k
Tower zalman z11
1TB WD blue HD
120gb Kingston SSD < Run my games on
Monitor Asus 27" PG278Q G-Sync 144Hz.
Mouse Razer molten
Keyboard RAZER BLACKWIDOW CHROMA.
Custom made desk 186x2.8 cm

Reason is, I love gaming spend most of my free time on my pc playing Mmos but my tower starting to be very loud and overheating I placed a Desk fan directly facing my tower to keep it cool It is the SSD that is making it hot, after a while can make my room too warm. So do I find ways to keep my computer cooler, quieter and maybe faster or go for whole new build to get results to my Monitor.

I sorry if my post hard to read my english skill not great I did try make it clear also If I don't get back to you guy right away it's because I work and will get back to you by the evening thanks.

Mac070 · Sep 13, 2016

Well i would first like to know your temperatures. You might need a new cooler for you processor . But everything seems good for todays games and for the future except the graphics card. i would pick up a Sapphire RX 480 8GB Nitro+ and you be set.

Daniel Horner · Sep 13, 2016

I believe the temp are fine it is just the ssd getting so hot making the whole case an oven the front grill of the case is hot can I run temp on ssd? It only gets seriously hot while gaming

Sammy10 · Sep 13, 2016

I would get a used 980 ti hybrid and a refurbished corsair all in one cup water cooler. You should be okay for a while.if you really want to go to town, a used i7 4790 off of eBay will be make your system runs like a bunny for few more years.

Daniel Horner · Sep 13, 2016

I would buy this Corsair H110i GTX Performance Hydro CPU Cooler but I not sure I be able to fit that in my tower. would buying a better SSD fix the temps?

Mac070 · Sep 13, 2016

Daniel Horner :

Let me modify your build so you know what to upgrade
CPU- I5 4670K 3.4ghz
GPU 1080P Option
Sapphire RX 480 Nitro+ 8GB
GPU- 1440P Option
GTX 1070
Memory- 16GB Corsair Vengeance
Motherboard- Asus Z87-K
Case- Zalman Z11
Storage- 1TB HDD- 120GB SSD

Also may i know what power supply you use?

Daniel Horner · Sep 14, 2016

Using Powercool X-viper 750w 80 plus bronze. Which is better the 1070 or 980 ti? so why change the mobo to Z87-k?

Sammy10 · Sep 14, 2016

I think 1070 is better with some new processes and better Vr support. Having said that, the hybrid 980ti can be had here in the states for $350 or less on eBay. I bought one from EVGA for $375 refurbished w/one year warranty. Now I have 2 of them and my temps under load never exceed 55F. That's why I recommended the hybrid so your over all system temp will remain in check.

Daniel Horner · Sep 14, 2016

compared using UserBenchmark the GTX 770 with the GTX 980 ti and was surprised to see how much improvement it would give, then I compare the ti with Gtx 1070 not worth the upgrade I would much refer to get the GTX 1080 that supports 4k and is over 100% better then the 770. Going with Gtx 980 ti should I upgrade the cpu to like i6700k which is the best cheapest i7. I would also need new case to add air cooling. still need a way to keep my ssd from overheating.

Mac070 · Sep 14, 2016

I would not recommend getting a GTX 980 Ti as the 1070 is better and newer with better support.

Daniel Horner · Sep 14, 2016

Mac070 :

OK what if I was to go with 1080 instead with i7 6700k. I'm not in a rush to build this don't mind saving up more towards better parts.

Sammy10 · Sep 14, 2016

Daniel Horner :

That would be the most reasonable thing to do, even better, wait for the 1080ti in possibly 6 months or so, and you can be future proof for years to come!

Mac070 · Sep 15, 2016

Daniel Horner :

Powercool X-viper 750w 80 plus bronze
That brand Is Tier Five and I would replace immediately . Check the link.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
RX 480 is Great For MMOS
Sapphire RX 480- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202223&cm_re=sapphire_rx_480-_-14-202-223-_-Product
SeaSonic M12II- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817151108

Daniel Horner · Sep 15, 2016

I was not aware there was different tiers good to know and will get it replaced what would you suggest I get?

Mac070 · Sep 15, 2016

SeasSonic M12II-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817151108
EVGA G2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438017&cm_re=Evga_G2-_-17-438-017-_-Product'

Both are very solid

Daniel Horner · Sep 15, 2016

ok go with EVGA. What's your thoughts on the SSD should I replace it, is it normal to have these temps? also can you recommend any quiet LED fans I can replace mine come with the case they kinda loud, not sure if its them or the heatsink fan that makes the noise.

Mac070 · Sep 15, 2016

I'd upgrade the SSD not just because of temps but the Bait & Switch Article
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/184253-ssd-shadiness-kingston-and-pny-caught-bait-and-switching-cheaper-components-after-good-reviews

Solid State Drives: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178966
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211983

Newer PNY SSD Is fine as it's not included in the Bait& Switch

Usually Noctua , Be Quiet and Cryorig Provide Good Fans
Be Quiet- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA68V46Y1207&ignorebbr=1
Noctua- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9PV3H16655&cm_re=noctua-_-35-608-026-_-Product
Cryorig- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA85V4FP6162&cm_re=cryorig_fan-_-1YF-000U-00001-_-Product
Of course take into consideration your fan size

Daniel Horner · Sep 17, 2016

I'm going to temp sort out my pc now with new power supply and Ssd then plan to make build around Christmas time or just after I should have a nice budget to play with by then.

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