Have multiple parts but I can only use one PC at a time.

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92carmnad

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I have two gaming computers costing about £1500 each at the time of buying them in late 2015, and the third which I managed to get at £600 - the reason why I have three isn't really important. The issue is that I can only use one at once, so the left over two PCs are not getting used but I wanted to upgrade my current one, however, I can't combine two 4790k's and a 5820k for example.

The first PC:
Motherboard: z97-Pro
GPU: MSI GTX 980 4GB
RAM: 32GB HyperX Fury (4x8GB)
CPU: i7 4790k 4.4GHz (4 cores)
HDD: 3TB
Watercooling: Corsair H60

The second PC:
Motherboard: z97-Pro
GPU: MSI GTX 980 4GB
RAM: 32GB HyperX Fury (4x8GB)
CPU: i7 4790k 4.4GHz (4 cores)
HDD: 3TB
Watercooling: Corsair H60

The third PC:
Motherboard: Intel Dx79si
GPU: GTX 960
RAM: 32GB (4x8GB)
CPU: i7 5820k 4.7GHz (6 cores)
HDD: 2TB
SSD: 256GB
Watercooling: Corsair H100

What would someone suggest I do to upgrade the first PC using what I have from the other two?
I already have bought an SLI bridge for two GTX 980s and I'm planning to add the other HDD and possibly the SSD, I am also wondering what I can do with 12 8GB RAM cards. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
 
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The CPU in the third computer doesn't work with the Z97 chipset. Please correct the parts lists.

That said, the 5820K is a better CPU than the 4790K. You should probably focus on the third computer instead of the first one. If you do, simply replace the GPU with a 980, and it's easily the best of the group.
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There is no upgrade for the first one. Also the third isn't possible as that cpu wouldn't be compatible with that motherboard. Perhaps you could steal the CPU cooler from the 3rd build and put it on the first one and maybe get a bit better oc. Perhaps steal the SSD as well (will need to format it and install windows fresh on it)
 
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The CPU in the third computer doesn't work with the Z97 chipset. Please correct the parts lists.

That said, the 5820K is a better CPU than the 4790K. You should probably focus on the third computer instead of the first one. If you do, simply replace the GPU with a 980, and it's easily the best of the group.
 
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92carmnad

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I was told it had a z97-Pro at the time of purchase, if it doesn't I can't say as I don't have the third PC at the moment.
Strangely I didn't think upgrading the third PC, but that may be a good idea.

EDIT: It's an Intel Dx79si
 
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