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MoyWarrior96
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Current Specs:
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i5 3570K @ 3.40GHz 36 C
Ivy Bridge 22nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
MSI Z77A-G45 (MS-7752) (SOCKET 0) 40 C
Graphics
LG ULTRAWIDE (2560x1080@60Hz)
S24D300 (1920x1080@60Hz)
4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (EVGA) 43 C
Storage
59GB M4-CT064M4SSD2 (SSD)
465GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 (SATA) 33 C

Hi, looking to see what possible upgrades i should make to this pc? If anyone has any thoughts? thinking more RAM, not too bothered about the storage as have new SSD and HDD ordered already. I Have 350GBP to spend but can stretch to £400 if needed. Mainly used for gaming, PUBG, fortnite and a few AAA titles on steam.


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this is my PSU aswell forgot to mention
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Upgrade PSU. Maybe upgrade case too, depending on what you're currently using. Should be able to get a used 2x4GB kit of DDR3 pretty cheap, that would be a nice addition for the right price. Maybe upgrade CPU cooler.
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case at the moment is a NZXT S340? what about a cpu/mobo upgrade in the future? or is mine still fairly decent? was thinking replacing the hyper 212 evo with the be quiet one? worth it?
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Case is fine then. 212 EVO is fine if you'd rather save the money, but a Dark Rock Pro 3 would be a great upgrade. CPU is still more than adequate. I'd upgrade GPU before CPU, and the GTX 970 is still fine. I'd wait for next generation at least before upgrading GPU.

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Total: £208.98

Should be able to get it under £200 if you buy used RAM. Spend £250-350 on a next generation GPU if you feel the need for an upgrade.
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Spot on thanks 13, ordering those items now!
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