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my build is in my sig. i have about $300 to spend but idk what to do. any advice.
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Upgrade your time with some nice trip dude.
If you really want to bash money on something, get 7950.
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You can upgrade to ssd, your 6950 is good enough
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i have a ssd. i must of forgot to put it in my sig.
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Keyboard, its whats behind compared to the rest of your rig, well at least what you have in your sig anyway wink.gif
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Originally Posted by superj1977 View Post

Keyboard, its whats behind compared to the rest of your rig, well at least what you have in your sig anyway wink.gif

Not really, that's a good keyboard...
Mechanical isn't that great.

If you really feel you need to upgrade then go for another 6950. That can never hurt thumb.gif
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post #7 of 31
Case, it's the most lacking component I see. Get an NZXT Switch 810, you'll love it.

With $130 left, go for a 1TB HDD, or a modular PSU (I recommend SeaSonic) if you haven't already got one.

Other options for the remainder are a better SSD like a Crucial M4, or better cooling like a Noctua DH-14, or some new case fans, I prefer Noctua's NF-F12 PWM.

As much as I hate AMD, I think you'd be wise to stick with your current setup for graphics, unless you hate it or need more. If so, get a Gigabyte WindForce OC 660.

Don't forget about selling your old components, you can upgrade even more after you put in a few new items!

So, my upgrade order for this would be:

1. Modular SeaSonic PSU

2. Switch 810 Case

3. Noctua DH-14 CPU Cooler

4. Crucial M4 128GB SSD

5. Gigabyte WindForce OC Edition GTX 660 Graphics Card

6. Noctua NF-F12 Case Fans
post #8 of 31
I wouldn't upgrade anything as it looks right now but spare the money for future tech. thumb.gif
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Amik Vase View Post

Mechanical isn't that great.

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post #9 of 31
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Amik Vase View Post

Not really, that's a good keyboard...
Mechanical isn't that great.

If you really feel you need to upgrade then go for another 6950. That can never hurt thumb.gif

wth.gif Have you ever used a mechanical keyboard? I own three now they're so great....even bought one with brown switches for my office instead of using the crap they have.

OP, if this is just an itch to spend money for the heck of it...I would try to just hold onto it, and save it for later. Especially if the rig meets your needs and can play the games you like.
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Quote:
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wth.gif Have you ever used a mechanical keyboard?

Yes.
And, in my opinion, believe they are entirely over-rated.
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