I've been having some problems with my system for the last year or so (fans dying, ram issues etc)
I have decided that I want to build myself a nice and clean system - perhaps salvaging some sturdy parts from my existing one to save money.
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Intel Core i5 2500K
Memory
Type DDR3
Size 8192 MBytes
Channels # Dual
DRAM Frequency 798.1 MHz
Motherboard
Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Model Z68AP-D3 (Socket 1155)
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model Sandy Bridge
Monitor
Name BenQ XL2411Z on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Current Resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Work Resolution 1920x1060 pixels
State Enabled, Primary
Monitor Width 1920
Monitor Height 1080
Monitor BPP 32 bits per pixel
Monitor Frequency 144 Hz # need to power this thing
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Manufacturer NVIDIA
Model GeForce GTX 460
1gb
Hard drives
WDC WD10EZEX-00BN5A0 ATA Device
1tb
+ have sound card, network card, keyboard, mouse, speakers
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I think it is time to upgrade from z68, and get a better graphics card and case at least.
budget: up to like 1k but seems kind of excessive
Let me know what you think boys
What powersupply do you have? Specifically, how many watts is it?
I have a corsair cx500, it's pretty new and works well.
Should be able to handle any moderately good system right?
[QUOTE=Kwaq;46682407]I have a corsair cx500, it's pretty new and works well.
Should be able to handle any moderately good system right?[/QUOTE]
yes, though you might want to avoid the highest end GPUs.
If I were you, I'd wait for the GTX 960 to come out, then upgrade the build around that.
Just pick up a 970 and you'll be good. Any specific features you need that isn't on z68? You're really not going to notice a difference moving from that 2500k
I don't mind waiting a few months if it means a cheaper system with the same specs
edit:
Here are the list of things I am considering buying now:
Graphics card - Don't mind waiting for the latest greatest, but I also don't play new games. I'd rather get something that is cheap/ on offer if it exists
New RAM (only because I'm getting issues)
SSD drive (i have no idea what is good please help) (I have 1tb + 500 + 500 already in mechanical)
Case - something with craftsmanship, lian li?
New cpu fan, some case fans etc
Am I missing anything?
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