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What improvements would you suggest for your setup?

What improvements would you suggest for your setup?

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XOfire
Junior Member

31

02-11-2016, 11:15 AM

#1

Hi all,
I'm going to be buying a Philips ambilight tv soon and can't decide whether to buy the next generation consoles when they release or to just upgrade my current PC setup for some top-notch visual gaming experience...
I think that some of my RAM is faulty as I encounter a few issues when running multiple programs and I'd assume I would need a GPU upgrade but thought I'd ask for some suggestions from some of the wizards that roam these parts...
Budget would hopefully be less than £500, here's what I'm working with currently:
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-4590 CPU @ 3.30GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Motherboard: Z79S SLI Krait Edition (MS - 7922)
RAM: 12288MB
1TB HDD
500GB SSD

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XOfire

02-11-2016, 11:15 AM #1

Hi all,
I'm going to be buying a Philips ambilight tv soon and can't decide whether to buy the next generation consoles when they release or to just upgrade my current PC setup for some top-notch visual gaming experience...
I think that some of my RAM is faulty as I encounter a few issues when running multiple programs and I'd assume I would need a GPU upgrade but thought I'd ask for some suggestions from some of the wizards that roam these parts...
Budget would hopefully be less than £500, here's what I'm working with currently:
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-4590 CPU @ 3.30GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Motherboard: Z79S SLI Krait Edition (MS - 7922)
RAM: 12288MB
1TB HDD
500GB SSD

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AOCTHEDUDE
Member

57

02-11-2016, 11:45 AM

#2

Used 4th gen i7s in the UK are generally sought after for their performance and value, often used by enthusiasts and professionals needing reliable power.

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AOCTHEDUDE

02-11-2016, 11:45 AM #2

Used 4th gen i7s in the UK are generally sought after for their performance and value, often used by enthusiasts and professionals needing reliable power.

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ghostlydigger
Senior Member

500

03-01-2016, 05:45 AM

#3

considering £200 and a long drive across the country, I might exceed the budget. if a new processor costs £350, it could work... would the motherboard support an i7?

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ghostlydigger

03-01-2016, 05:45 AM #3

considering £200 and a long drive across the country, I might exceed the budget. if a new processor costs £350, it could work... would the motherboard support an i7?

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60NoMeuPau
Member

205

03-01-2016, 07:42 PM

#4

This page provides support information for the Z97S-SLI-Krait Edition CPU.

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60NoMeuPau

03-01-2016, 07:42 PM #4

This page provides support information for the Z97S-SLI-Krait Edition CPU.

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XDDanyXD
Junior Member

40

03-02-2016, 01:04 AM

#5

I'm having trouble understanding that link, sorry!
I'm asking for suggestions of parts they've used successfully that match my setup...
I've noticed upgrading to an i7 could be a good idea and have saved this link—I might find the right fit later...

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XDDanyXD

03-02-2016, 01:04 AM #5

I'm having trouble understanding that link, sorry!
I'm asking for suggestions of parts they've used successfully that match my setup...
I've noticed upgrading to an i7 could be a good idea and have saved this link—I might find the right fit later...

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tiamoo92
Member

144

03-03-2016, 04:13 AM

#6

That's a CPU compatibility list for your motherboard.

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tiamoo92

03-03-2016, 04:13 AM #6

That's a CPU compatibility list for your motherboard.