Minor Upgrade's, Thoughts?

Covert0ne · 21 Apr 2011 at 21:16

Evening all!

I've had a long running issue whereby my motherboard will only recognize 4GB/6GB of my memory, Tried 2 sets (Kingston & OCZ) & after much stress settled on the fact that it was a motherboard issue (after reading ASUS forums).

I'm SO fed up of it that I decided just to upgrade the board and fit in all in a new case.

I think I'll be buying a Coolermaster HAF X, http://overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-203-CM

Motherboard wise, I'm treating myself to a Rampage III Black edition, http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-456-AS

Now, Assuming my memory woes will be over. Worthwhile upgrade? I run a i7 920 & a SSD so overall speed is fantastic! Would it be wise to buy a more up to date card? Using a HD5790.

Thanks in advance, Throw any questions this way as I'm really looking forward to the new case ^^

Ginger-Menace · 21 Apr 2011 at 21:18

you will be pleased with the hafx, i had the antec 902 before the haf, and im very please, and was surprised the size of it!

Covert0ne · 21 Apr 2011 at 21:21

Ginger-Menace said:
you will be pleased with the hafx, i had the antec 902 before the haf, and im very please, and was surprised the size of it!

I know, Never been so excited to buy a case =/

PapaLazaru · 21 Apr 2011 at 21:25

That mobo is total overkill unless the rest of your kit is up to spec.

Covert0ne · 21 Apr 2011 at 21:27

PapaLazaru said:
That mobo is total overkill unless the rest of your kit is up to spec.

Are we talking CPU, Graphics Card? Is the bottleneck that huge?

Covert0ne · 21 Apr 2011 at 21:55

Would a lower spec board give me any benefit or is it just cost wise? :S

I'd rather buy a monster now and have the option to change CPU later

skylineboy · 22 Apr 2011 at 01:21

Change cpu? you can't really do too much better than your current cpu, for that socket, in all honesty. Get yourself a less indulgent board, and a quality cooler and milk that cpu for what it's worth.