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looking for potential upgrade
Hey guys,

I want to upgrade my computer for better graphics in gaming but i dont know which part i should upgrade.

i'm using 2 monitors:
main: 1920 x 1080p for gaming
secondary: 1680 x 1050 for skype etc.
also got my tv connected for mirroring my main for watching movies.

my rig:

MSI MS-7758
Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (4 CPUs) standard cooler
8gb 1600 RAM
GTX 660 2GB
700 watt power supply

Any advice would be welcome :) 

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a b 4 Gaming
July 28, 2014 11:32:22 AM

Where do you live? I might find a good deal for a graphics card in your country.
July 28, 2014 11:30:27 AM

Allright i think ill go for the 212 Evo then, its 32,99 euros's at my local tech store. And i'll probably wait a little longer with buying a gtx 770, just for the prices to drop.

i really want to thank all you guys for the reccomendations and tips!
a b 4 Gaming
July 28, 2014 11:16:30 AM

The Hyper 212 Evo is not loud, but if by silent you mean completely silent, you need a passive cooler, something like a Prolimatech Black Megahalems which is much more expensive.
July 28, 2014 11:14:56 AM

Eternal cookie said:
allright, any silent alternatives to a cpu cooler?


I cannot even hear my Hyper 212 EVO under full load. It is pretty silent. It is the best CPU cooler fan you can get for its price. Anything on par with it is probably 80-90 dollars.

July 28, 2014 11:09:30 AM

allright, any silent alternatives to a cpu cooler?
July 28, 2014 11:04:44 AM

Eternal cookie said:
nice, i think ill go for the gtx 770 since i've allways had nvidia gefrorce products
i would like to first run it on my current psu
how can i know if it doesnt deliver enough power for its full potential?


Your games will crash, your fans will crank to 100% and shut off, and you will get black screens. Those are the top signs. GTX 770 is a great card. Good luck
a b 4 Gaming
July 28, 2014 11:01:24 AM

I would recommend you get something like a Hyper 212 Evo, as you have an unlocked processor, which means that you can overclock. As for the PSU, don't get that PSU, it's not great, you should be fine with your PSU. Even though sharkoon PSUs are usually very bad, this one seems to be quite a bit better: http://www.hardwareheaven.com/2012/04/sharkoon-wpm-600w... . If you are looking for a new PSU, get an XFX 650w PSU for example, you don't need 750W.
July 28, 2014 11:00:23 AM

nice, i think ill go for the gtx 770 since i've allways had nvidia gefrorce products
i would like to first run it on my current psu
how can i know if it doesnt deliver enough power for its full potential?
July 28, 2014 10:56:26 AM

intel I5s don't really run hot under load but if you concerned about and don't have 2-3 internal 120mm fans in your case, I'd recommend the Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO. It is less than 40 dollars and is reliable and highly rated cooler for its price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

It is a pretty big heatsink and fan, so make you can fit it inside and have extra ram slots available. For some mobos it covers RAM slots.

As long as the G750M has the PCIE connectors you need, you are good to go. Cooler master makes good PSUs.

July 28, 2014 10:52:40 AM

would a Cooler Master G750M suffice? i also have an SSD and a HDD

another question would you guys reccomend a diffirent cooler for my cpu than the standard one?

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