Best Upgrade next??

Benjamin Parsons

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Hi just wondering if I could get some opinions on what you think would be best part or parts to upgrade next in my PC which I build myself over a year ago now and would like to upgrade a little if it seems worthwhile, specs listed below, please comment any advice at all!

CPU - i5 4690k overclocked 4.38Ghz
RAM - DDR3-1866Mhz HyperX Savage 2x4Gb
GPU - MSI Gaming 4G GTX 970
CPU Cooler - Arctic Freezer i30
SSD - Samsung 850 EVO 2.5"
PSU - EVGA 650G 80+ Gold efficiency
Mouse - Logitech G402
Headset - Logitech G933
Keyboard - Corsair K30 Red LED Backlit Membrane
Case Fans - Standard included
Motherboard - Asus Maximus Ranger VII
Monitors - QNIX QX2710LED 1440p 27" Monitor + Old NOC 19" Monitor (for Spotify and discord whilst gaming, portrait mode next to main)
Case - NZXT H440 Red/Black

These are my current specs, looking for any advice on new or upgraded items, I thought maybe the RAM would be first step as would like to be able to run more programs whilst gaming and not see an effect although unsure as that may be CPU based also.
Considering getting a mic so could record voice whilst gameplay in future for potential youtube channel as headset mics are not good enough for that.
Also considering another monitor however this is more for pleasure than performance as fine with what I have.
Also as an extra if there is no need of upgrade to specs that is worthwhile I may consider NZXT Hue+ or getting some smart home features for the room it is in, my study with an Amazon Echo


Thanks all,
Benj
 

Benjamin Parsons

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Ok added PSU and SSD as left those out, and yes agreed on Ram and you really think a 1070 is good idea, i fear my cpu may not allow that to fully perform also.
 

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OK thanks agreed on Ram and as for GPU u really think the upgrade is worth it??
 

Barty1884

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A 4690K will have no problems with a 1070.

Haswell to even KabyLake are only slight generational increases - it's still a powerhouse of a CPU.

Which EVGA 650G do you have?
There would be the SuperNOVA G1/G2/G3 or the NEX.

The NEX-Gold are.... 'ok' PSUs, but wouldn't be recommended for serious hardware or OCing. If you've got a G1, those are getting pretty dated. G2 and G3 are awesome PSUs though.

 

Benjamin Parsons

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Oh right thanks and G1 although is that really going to be a problem?