What should I look at upgrading next

Cooners · 10 Aug 2010 at 20:02

Hi
I just added a few bits to my computer and was wondering what I should be considering upgrading next.
Specs:
HAF 922 Case
750W PSU (can't remember the brand right now)
Q6600 CPU (Stock cooler)
Asus Maximus Formula Motherboard
6GB Corsair Dominator DDR2 RAM
2x ATI Radeon 4870 GFX card in crossfire
2x 750GB HD's in RAID 0
1X 1TB HD
1x Asus DVD-RW

Just wondering what you guys think so I can start saving.

Many Thanks

raikesi · 10 Aug 2010 at 20:11

budget? if its about £220 get an intel q9400 (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-270-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=567) and a noctua nh-d14 (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-011-NC&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=1395)

Cooners · 10 Aug 2010 at 21:03

hum lets say about £300 but more if it's worth it.

MeatLoaf · 10 Aug 2010 at 21:19

For £300 id be looking at a new mobo, CPU and RAM but in all honesty your system is good as it is. Maybe get a GTX460 / 5850 whichever you prefer.

Dont you fancy a new monitor or even a blu-ray?

alfalavala · 10 Aug 2010 at 21:28

Dual monitors?

raikesi · 10 Aug 2010 at 21:34

gtx 460 would provde less performance than dual 4870's but two 460s.. now your talking! but seriously, swap out that stock cooler for a decent cooler. system would be more stable after being on for long periods of time and you could start to overclock

or get a i7 upgrade, quite expensive (£500ish) but worth it!

scotty365 · 10 Aug 2010 at 22:50

I'd consider getting an SSD