[Ocelot44]

Well pretty much the only thing I've added into my computer is my GPU, PSU and a couple of good fans. So I was wondering where would be a good point to go from here in terms of upgrades. I figure maybe of course getting a new processor/motherboard and maybe some RAM but was wondering which would help me benefit the most at the moment. Also was wondering if my 3dMark score is on par with what I have inside my computer at the moment http://www.3dmark.com/3dm/5481373? I know its just numbers in the long run. But I know some people can gauge what they need to work on next from the benchmark. So if anyone can kind of give me a direction to go from here that would be awesome! Also would like to know if OCing some things would be a nice extra possibility. Thanks!

 

[Yorkston]

Fill out your sig rig so we can see everything you currently have.

 

[Ocelot44]

How do I do that? Sorry, I'm new to these forums obviously. Also, my specs for my computer should be included in the 3dmark link if I'm not mistaken!

 

[Yorkston]

http://www.overclock.net/t/1258253/how-to-put-your-rig-in-your-sig

3dmark gives some info but not all, namely MB and PSU.

 

[keikei]

From a quick glance I would an additional 4 to 12 gigs of ram. Also add an ssd.

 

[Compuse]

I rather have a i3 + 770 + SSD then a i5 + 980 + HDD

So a SSD is the way to go next!

 

[Ocelot44]

A lot of my parts aren't even able to find on the rig builder except the obvious ones. I can list as much as I can here though.

CPU: Intel I5 4460 3.2mhz
GPU: NVIDIA EVGA GTX 980 SC
PSU: Corsair ax760
RAM: Raxamel 4g sticks x2
HDD: 1tb
OS: Windows 8
Motherboard: Some kind of lenovo one.

Obiviously this was not a build from the ground up computer and was partially premade which definitely probably doesn't help xD

 

[Ocelot44]

Computer noob here lol what is and does an SSD do exactly? Or rather what does it increase xD

 

[keikei]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ocelot44

Computer noob here lol what is and does an SSD do exactly? Or rather what does it increase xD

Solid state drive, as to oppose to a normal disc hard drive. The PC will have faster boot up and loading times if installed.

 

[Ocelot44]

I see, so I'm probably just looking into getting some better sticks of RAM and a SSD at this point then? Do I have to worry about my CPU and MOBO or am I alright at the moment for that. Also should I even bother to OC?

 

[keikei]

Unless that cpu bottlenecks you 980, i wouldnt upgrade it.

 

[Ocelot44]

As far as I know it doesn't so thats good to hear. Guess I'll invest in the SSD and some quality ram.