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€500 rig upgrade

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  • 15-11-2015 2:48am
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    michaelR93
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭


    I built my pc way back in 2012 and its due a tune up. I have a budget of 500, but can be a bit flexible.
    current specs:
    i5-2500k w/ stock cooler
    Radeon hd 6870
    8 gb ripjaw ram
    ASrock P67 pro 3
    Super flower 450 watt psu
    Asgard Xigmatek pure black edition case

    I have two 1080p 21" monitors but only ever use one for gaming. I was thinking of getting an sli or crossfire board and buy a second card down the line to maybe "future proof" it a bit.
    Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.


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    michaelR93
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭michaelR93


    Main purpose of computer is for gaming, would like to play latest releases on ultra or at least high. Don't need windows or any peripherals although having some cash leftover for another hdd would be nice.


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Nice new cooler for the CPU, overclock it a little and add a GTX970, you'll be at the top of 1080p gaming.

    Maybe €50 for a cooler, €350-380 for a 970


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    michaelR93
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭michaelR93


    I'm guessing I'll need a new psu as well or will 450 suffice?


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    450 should be fine


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Adding an SSD would be a nice call too


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    michaelR93
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭michaelR93


    Have a 64 gb one with my windows install on it, space is getting tight though. Might treat myself :)


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    #8
    michaelR93
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭michaelR93


    Is hardwareversand still the place go?


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    Mr X15
    Registered Users Posts: 210 ✭✭Mr X15


    Nope hardwareversand died, orders weren't fulfilled, people lost money afaik. Mindfactory seems to be the place to go now.


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