Upgrading after 3 years

xriccix · 28 May 2014 at 10:03

As the title suggest i need/want to upgrade some bits after 3 years.

I need a new motherboard, CPU, GPU and 16gb ram. I'm using my existing case, PSU and hard drives.

I use my PC for gaming and streaming. I don't want to overclock anything ideally. my budget is about £600. Any ides or advice would be great.

Although I can build a PC and do the basics I don't keep up to date with whats coming out soon or price drops for older gear.

Thanks!!

xriccix · 28 May 2014 at 10:07

snips86x said:
What is your current spec?

At work at the minute bro, heading home in a couple of hours, I'll update then.

xriccix · 28 May 2014 at 15:35

i5-2500k CPU 3.30GHz
Gigabyte Z68X-UD3P-B3
AMD radeon HD 6870 1GB
8GB RAM

xriccix · 29 May 2014 at 08:38

xriccix · 29 May 2014 at 12:02

Thanks for all the great advice guys.

I have an SSD and my PSU is a solid corsair ATX.

I think i will stick to upgrading the GPU and the RAM. I will also look into overclocking as i have no idea what im doing!!!

xriccix · 29 May 2014 at 12:41

between 300-400 for both bits fella.

xriccix · 29 May 2014 at 12:58

Cool! i have a CM storm full tower case, i presume that cooler will fit in just fine?!

Time to get the credit card out!

Can you point me in the direction of a good overclocking guide?

xriccix · 29 May 2014 at 13:13

thanks again buddy!