Upgrade help.

[scouseking]

Hi im looking to upgrade my spec because had it nearly 2 and half years and feel it needs upgrading. im looking too future proof it for gaming and I need it for streaming/youtube videos. the budget isn't too big don't want to spend much that's why I want an upgrade not new build. so as cheap upgrade as possible please not sure the exact amount.

current specs:

intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz

Asus GeForce GTX 560 DirectCU 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card

Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard

Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (ST500DM002) HDD

Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX1600C9D3X2K2/8GX)

Cooler Master Elite 430 Blue LED Windowed Case - Black

OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM

Windows 7 64 bit

 

[dacads]

I think GPU is the weak point here. Also I would OC your current CPU as it is more than capable enough.

YOUR BASKET
1 x VTX3D Radeon R9 280 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £189.95
1 x Raijintek Themis Direct Contact CPU Cooler £19.99
Total : £219.54 (includes shipping : £8.00).

 

[scouseking]

Thanks for the reply. ive had my cpu for over 2 years would it be able to last say another 2 years if over clocked?

 

[dacads]

Definitely mate, your case is capable of accommodating an even bigger cooler if you wish to spend more. This would allow for a higher overclock whilst keeping temperatures under check.

 

[scouseking]

cheers mate. I am going ahead with that suggestion, was wondering as im on a wireless connection do you know anything about that powerline networking if its any good?

 

[dacads]

I haven't tried it myself mate but I heard it's good. Better than wireless for sure though.

 

[scouseking]

ok mate. jus before I purchase is that gpu compatible with my motherboard and case? oh and one more thing what would you recommend I overclock too thanks.