Looking for a upgrade idea

Gregfoster17 · 20 Dec 2011 at 15:56

Build my first PC back in July, and have gotten it to a point were i'm happy. my specs are as follows:

i5 2500k
thermaltake frio
MSI p67-gd53 b3
8Gb ripjaw x
750 corsair PSU
two GTX 460 in SLI
two 1Tb sata 2 7200 rpm HDD in RAID 0
500Gb sata 3 7200 rpm HDD (original HDD, hence the odd addition of a 500 Gb HDD)
60Gb OCZ sata 2 SSD (OS win7)
DVD rewriter
coolermaster elite 430 case
cheap logitech keyboard
mionix mouse (very nice free from pc gamer for subscription)
turtle beach xbox 360 headphones (can't get the microphone to work)
ASUS full HD monitor (24 inch) dn't remember the model number but it's very good!

As the title states i'm looking for any area where people would suggest I either upgrade first or think would be a fitting additon to my build with a budget of £200

Stinger53 · 20 Dec 2011 at 16:00

would prob upgrade the mother board to a z68 board http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-360-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1990 or http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-191-MS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1990

fowler002 · 20 Dec 2011 at 16:12

stick to what you currently have(no point getting new motherboard), new graphics cards due out early next year so save up a bit more and upgrade then.

Karateyid · 20 Dec 2011 at 16:45

fowler002 said:
stick to what you currently have(no point getting new motherboard), new graphics cards due out early next year so save up a bit more and upgrade then.

Looks fine to me.. As its been suggested save your cash til next year and perhaps get new card??

Gregfoster17 · 20 Dec 2011 at 20:06

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll wait and see what the next lot of GFX cards look like and save my money

Lemin · 20 Dec 2011 at 20:13

AOC E2795VH 27" Widescreen LED Monitor - Black [E2795VH]
£194.99 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-005-AO&tool=3&groupid=17&catid=1120&subcat=

shadow_boxer · 20 Dec 2011 at 20:16

I doubt that dual GTX460's are holding you back.

I would get a new case and a new keyboard.

Gregfoster17 · 20 Dec 2011 at 20:43

Yeah even my GF said that I could look for a nicer looking case! Which is rare thing for her to offer any ideas about my PC!

Might come back to OC to have a look after xmas.

fowler002 · 20 Dec 2011 at 20:48

nice case?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-075-SV&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1092

Gregfoster17 · 20 Dec 2011 at 20:55

It's nice but, not my cup of tea. I prefer the sleek and stylish. Thanks though

[WU-TANG]GZA · 20 Dec 2011 at 21:08

Gregfoster17 said:
It's nice but, not my cup of tea. I prefer the sleek and stylish. Thanks though

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-036-CS

Sleek and stylish?

fowler002 · 20 Dec 2011 at 21:30

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-060-CS&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1489

[WU-TANG]GZA · 20 Dec 2011 at 21:35

40x of these

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-043-OE

And have a massive tea party

Seriously though, nothing really to upgrade, case or peripherals are only things that are 'worthwhile' upgrading.

Gregfoster17 · 20 Dec 2011 at 23:16

Ha ha, nice mug, I do like my tea!

Well a case is a definitely a possibility if I decide to upgrade after the new year

What do you guys think of this
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-043-CS&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=

[TW]Sponge · 20 Dec 2011 at 23:25

Gregfoster17 said:
Ha ha, nice mug, I do like my tea!

Well a case is a definitely a possibility if I decide to upgrade after the new year

What do you guys think of this
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-043-CS&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=

Very nice case. The same as the 650D on the inside, with a different exterior.
All about what looks the best for you.