Thoughts on upgrading my current PC build

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I'm thinking about upgrading some components on my gaming PC. I mainly play games such as Titanfall, Battlefield 1, Division, Fallout, Witcher 3, Dota 2, World of Warcraft, NBA2k, and FPS games. I don't do any overclocking or anything. I don't really have a budget for this but i'm not looking to spend an amount equivalent to another build lol.

Here is my current build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($164.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-P12-1300 54.4 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($21.48 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($21.48 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($105.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($105.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $711.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Here are some of the parts i'm contemplating upgrading to. I'm not planning on purchasing all of it. Maybe 2 or three of those parts so i'm just looking for input on what would be priority
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($333.69 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($164.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Carbide Clear 600C ATX Full Tower Case ($129.55 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($219.99 @ Best Buy)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($57.50 @ Amazon)
Total: $1589.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-15 20:12 EST-0500

Also, is it worth upgrading my monitors? Am i missing out on anything by using the ones i have now?
 
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Those parts will work fine together, but you can get a 525gb Crucial MX300, for less. If just straight up gaming, you really do not need the 1231v3. I know you said you do not overclock, but the 3570k will do 4.0ghz, with just a multiplier bump to 40, in the bios. I used to run a 3570k, myself. I am only using a 6700k, now, because I wanted it for non gaming reasons, and got a killer deal on my motherboard.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card...
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'' I don't do any overclocking or anything'' why a k cpu?

'' Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler'' no need of watercooling here since is messy and more expensive and you do not overclock

'' G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB)'' get 16 gb instead above all with BF1 game

'' Corsair Carbide Clear 600C'' NICE ONE!

'' EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W'' this is a crap psu ..get evga g2-b2-gq series instead
 
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I'd get the Xeon E3 1231-V3 over an i7 if you're not overclocking. That xeon in particular is an i7 4790 (or was it i7 4770 or something) non K-sku, without the integrated graphics for at least $100 less. You can take that saved money and get more RAM and a better power supply and still save money!

If you don't like constantly monitoring CPU temps while in game, and want it to be reliable for the long term, water cooling is not the way to go. Hyper212 variants, Cryorig H5/H7, Enermax Twisters, Noctua air coolers, Bequiet air coolers, etc. will all give perfectly adequate, if not overkill cooling for that CPU, especially if overclocking is out of the question. Now you can save even more money. ;)

I don't know what kind of games you're playing but the G502, in my humble opinion, it is far too heavy for most of today's twitch-aim first person shooters, and then doesn't have enough buttons for fantasy MMO's like TERA and BnS. The sensor, however, is the best I've ever used, bar none. I have one, I tried to like it, and eventually got lighter and lighter mice until I ended up with a Zowie EC1-A and a Razer Deathadder Chroma, which has been my daily driver for a half a year now. Check out the Rocket Jump Ninja on youtube for far more indepth mouse reviews if you're interested.
 
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I've never heard of the Xeon CPUs. Would that be compatible with my current build?
 
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Okay, here are the parts that i've picked out for upgrades based on the previous replies. Let me know what you think.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($164.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($404.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair Carbide Clear 600C ATX Full Tower Case ($129.55 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1088.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Those parts will work fine together, but you can get a 525gb Crucial MX300, for less. If just straight up gaming, you really do not need the 1231v3. I know you said you do not overclock, but the 3570k will do 4.0ghz, with just a multiplier bump to 40, in the bios. I used to run a 3570k, myself. I am only using a 6700k, now, because I wanted it for non gaming reasons, and got a killer deal on my motherboard.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($581.49 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair Carbide Clear 600C ATX Full Tower Case ($149.55 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1001.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-17 14:35 EST-0500

 
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you already have a great PC. +1 on keeping your current CPU/Mobo.

I would recommend getting better monitors, though. you are planning on getting high-end parts that you won't use to the fullest only for gaming and totally dismiss the monitors. I would rather have a great visual experience when playing!

- get the RAM upgrade to 16GB
- get the Crucial MX300 SSD
- 100% get the corsair 600C!!
- get a GTX1070 and better monitors or at least just one 27'' 1440p IPS monitors and welcome to 2016! (we are almost in 2017 ffs)
 
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