Need feedback on planned upgrades to gaming rig

tripl_b

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I've had some severe BSODs which have basically killed my current gaming rid. I think it's time to upgrade since I'm currently running an i5 2500k and a ASRock z68 mobo. Here's my current build.

I am strongly considering upgrading to a new i5 7600k and z270 mobo with 16GB of DDR4. I plan on OCing it conservatively. You can find the details on the
planned build here. Overall I'm looking at about $450-$500 in upgrades.

What are your thoughts? Am I missing something that I haven't considered?
 

mwryder55

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Personally, I would replace the power supply and video card first and see what happens. Even upgrading to a 1060 6 GB might be enough to satisfy you for awhile. Or you could go to a 1070 if you wanted future proofing. I am not sure if your current power supply is up to the task for your upgrade, and it may be part of your current problems.
 

tripl_b

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The BSODs are due to driver issues on my internal mobo graphics card which I've been unable to resolve for about a month. The major pieces are over 6 years old anyway so it's time to upgrade anyway but you are probably right about a higher watt PSU. I'll have to add that as well.