Upgrade to ameture gaming build - help please

W88TTO · 5 Jul 2016 at 10:46

Hi guys,

Thanks in advance for the help.

I am currently looking at an upgrade to my PC. I play WoW and other none stressful graphic games.

I currently have a Gigabyte Nvidia GTX 770 OC 4GB which along with an SSD, case, and general CD drive is all I am looking to keep if possible.

My upgrade parts I have in mind are currently:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x MSI Z170A Gaming M5 Intel Z170 (Socket 1151) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £142.99
1 x Intel Core i5-6600K 3.9GHz (Skylake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - Retail= £218.99
1 x Corsair Hydro H75 Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CW-9060015-WW)= £74.99
1 x Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C15 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (CMK16GX4M2B30= £74.99

Total: £522.46
(includes shipping: £10.50)

Whats peoples thoughts?

Thanks again.

Jamie

W88TTO · 5 Jul 2016 at 10:56

I will submit full specs of current PC once I'm at home later.

In short, its dated, hence the replacement of all major parts above:

Intel Core i3 530 2.93GHz
Graphics card stated above.
Unknown motherboard
Antec 300 case.
750w gold PSU - Corsair I believe.

Thanks

Jamie

W88TTO · 6 Jul 2016 at 07:20

As promised:

Looking at ordering this week so any hints/tips would be greatly appreciated, lost touch with the PC building world a while a go and wanting to get back into it.

As can be seen, a complete overhaul is due!

Thanks

Jamie

W88TTO · 6 Jul 2016 at 08:21

For the CPU, Cooler, MOBO & Ram I was looking around £5/600 max.

If more parts need replacing then so be it, but above seems to be the key issue? If I have issues with the graphics card once above is sorted I will cross that bridge then, unless someone can advise otherwise.

W88TTO · 6 Jul 2016 at 10:33

Once again, thanks for your help Sweols.

I have overclocked in the past and would like to have the option to do so in the future.

Cooler & CPU to one side as 6600k is pretty much a done deal - is there a noticeable difference in mine/your ram choice? I have read a few reviews and Corsair Vengeance LPX 3000mhz seems to be doing great?

Motherboard is the item I literally have no clue on where to go.

Point taken on the case, will add it to the order.

Money isn't a huge issue here, just don't want to go over the top for no real reason.

W88TTO · 6 Jul 2016 at 12:00

Fantastic, thanks for your help.

I think you are right with the GPU. Although not as dated, chances are it will need updating in the near future.

Will get ordering!