Which upgrade?

deano-5 · 23 Oct 2014 at 04:46

Hi guys I'm putting together a new rig at Christmas using this:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-4690K 3.50GHz (Devil's Canyon) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £179.99
1 x Gigabyte Z97N-Gaming 5 Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 Mini ITX Motherboard £115.99
1 x Silverstone Strider SFX Gold 450w '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply (SST-ST45SF-G) £76.99
1 x Silverstone SST-SG06BB-Lite Sugo USB 3.0 - Black £37.99
1 x LiteOn DL-8A4SH-25C Slim SLOT Black 8x DVD-RW SATA Optical Drive £29.99
Total : £450.55 (includes shipping : £8.00).

I already have the case and PSU. Mobo and CPU are on order. I have a Sandisk SSD to use. I'm planning to reuse the GPU and RAM, Zotac 650TI and 1333 mhz ram. I want to change them both but what should I swap first? GPU or RAM? And if so what shall I replace them with? My gaming is 1080p. What would I need to max out 1080p?
I also want to overclock so I need a good low profile CPU fan recommending.

deano-5 · 23 Oct 2014 at 18:07

ThaReaperGuy said:
Do you have 8GB of 1333mhz RAM? If so grab a GPU first as the RAM will be ok for the time being.

Yes I have. Which GPU though?

deano-5 · 23 Oct 2014 at 18:48

Will they max 1080p?

deano-5 · 23 Oct 2014 at 19:30

Ok thanks. Would the 285 be worth checking out?

deano-5 · 23 Oct 2014 at 19:37

Is it worth getting the 280x over the 280? I'm looking for best value. I assume its team Red.

Assuming 450w PSU can manage?

deano-5 · 23 Oct 2014 at 20:06

Sadly I can't find a 280x under 10". I think the case can squeeze slightly more if I measure it

deano-5 · 24 Oct 2014 at 16:32

More CPU low profile cooler recommendations please. Quieter preferred.
Will an overclock to 4ghz be safe here?

deano-5 · 24 Oct 2014 at 16:59

I have 82mm space I think

deano-5 · 27 Oct 2014 at 19:39

How good would this cooler be?

YOUR BASKET
1 x Noctua NH-L9i CPU Cooler Low Profile - 92mm £34.99
Total : £38.90 (includes shipping : £3.26).

deano-5 · 28 Oct 2014 at 18:09

I'm thinking it would be better because of having more space above it. Is there another colour though?

deano-5 · 28 Oct 2014 at 18:36

Which is better quality? The Noctua seems better to me

deano-5 · 28 Oct 2014 at 18:40

I'll get the Noctua. Hope its not too loud

deano-5 · 28 Oct 2014 at 19:01

Which thermal paste would you recommend?

deano-5 · 28 Oct 2014 at 19:04

Ooh excellent I'll just use that then. Thanks a lot!

deano-5 · 31 Oct 2014 at 20:40

How about a GTX 970?

deano-5 · 31 Oct 2014 at 21:40

Its about 8.5" so it will fit. Its just a bit out of my price range though

deano-5 · 31 Oct 2014 at 21:51

How will my Zotac 650ti 2gb cope? Current tv is only 1360x768

deano-5 · 1 Nov 2014 at 23:04

I'm going to buy some RAM. I was recommended 2133mhz before. Is that still good? I'm looking for good timings. Around £70

deano-5 · 1 Nov 2014 at 23:09

I bought the Noctua

deano-5 · 1 Nov 2014 at 23:12

I'm not sure about timings though. Any advice?