I'm gonna build myself a new rig soon, I have $2500 SGD to play with. (Around $2000 USD) Is there any way to improve my system without having to spend more money or maybe help me save a couple of bucks?
Case - NZXT Switch 810 Black
Mobo - Asus Maximus V Formula
CPU - Intel Core i5 3570K (Should I get a 3770K?)
GPU - Sapphire R7970 Dual X (No, they do not sell the Vapor X in my country, so do not recommend that)
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz 2x4GB CL9 Red
PSU - Seasonic X Series 760W
HDD - Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200RPM
Optical Drive - Asus DVD Writer
CPU Fans - Corsair SP 120 Dual Pack
Case Fans - Cooler Master 120mm 4 in 1 Value Pack
The overall theme of the build is Black and Red, I think I will tear away the sticker on the PSU to make it look nicer. I thought of getting a NZXT Tempest 410 Elite before but I don't think the GPU can fit. No SSD for me, I think its a waste of money unless I'm gonna build an extreme rig. Is the PSU an overkill? I'm gonna use it for gaming and some other stuff, no video encoding, maybe a little bit of photoshop here and there. Will I need to get better thermal compound? I have a Hyper 212 EVO on my current rig and the stock thermal compound ain't that good. I'm gonna put red LEDs in my case BTW.
Case - NZXT Switch 810 Black
Mobo - Asus Maximus V Formula
CPU - Intel Core i5 3570K (Should I get a 3770K?)
GPU - Sapphire R7970 Dual X (No, they do not sell the Vapor X in my country, so do not recommend that)
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz 2x4GB CL9 Red
PSU - Seasonic X Series 760W
HDD - Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200RPM
Optical Drive - Asus DVD Writer
CPU Fans - Corsair SP 120 Dual Pack
Case Fans - Cooler Master 120mm 4 in 1 Value Pack
The overall theme of the build is Black and Red, I think I will tear away the sticker on the PSU to make it look nicer. I thought of getting a NZXT Tempest 410 Elite before but I don't think the GPU can fit. No SSD for me, I think its a waste of money unless I'm gonna build an extreme rig. Is the PSU an overkill? I'm gonna use it for gaming and some other stuff, no video encoding, maybe a little bit of photoshop here and there. Will I need to get better thermal compound? I have a Hyper 212 EVO on my current rig and the stock thermal compound ain't that good. I'm gonna put red LEDs in my case BTW.
