How to : Upgrade my Desktop

crakage

Hi Guys

Those are my computer specifications:
CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB
Mother Board : MSI Z77A-G45
RAM: G.Skill 4*4Go DDR3
HDD: 1To
SSD: 90Go
Case: CoolMaster Silencio
PSU: GX Power 550W no modulable
My monitor is a 24" /60Hz/5ms/TN from Samsung

I 'm a bit crazy this month, I got a good payroll this month and I want to send it !

But I don't know how, upgrading my computer ? buying a new monitor ? That's why I come here to ask some advices.

What shall I do ?

• Change my SSD for a bigger ?
• Try an SLI config with my GTX660 Ti, Shall I change my PSU ?
• Change my RAM fo 2*8 or 4*8
• Buy a news 120Hz monitor ?

I allow me to spend max 300€

What could you advised me to do ?

(sry for my english, i'm french)

Thanks in Advance

BloodBath

I 'm a bit crazy this month, I got a good payroll this month and I want to send it !

You can send it to me if you want

Only kidding. Your english is better than my french anyway.

Your pc looks fine. I can't see any obvious upgrades.

If you really want more performance you could get a second 660ti but it's probably only going to benefit a small few games.

You would most likely need a more powerful psu for this if you do.

Alternatively you could get a second monitor if you have the deskspace. You could have one for games and the second for your desktop / webpages.

What about keyboard, mouse, headset, speakers?

uncle_sam_ie

Your system is fine. I'd spend the money on a good monitor. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-070-BQ&groupid=17&catid=510

crakage

Thanks for answering so fast .D

I have :
Keyboard: SteelSeries 6gv2
Mouse: Razer Imperator, unfortunately I broke my Deathadder, and when i bought a new mouse (30 min later xD) they didn't have the same model in the shop
Headset : Sennheiser PC350, I don't use Speaker

I think, It's a good idea to purchase a new monitor, do you think a 120Hz monitor is worth it ? I use to play Counter Strike / LoL / Sc2 and use Photoshop and other Adobe software

uncle_sam_ie

120Hz is good for FPS games but, if you're using Photoshop I'd go for an IPS monitor instead for color accuracy. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-052-DE&groupid=17&catid=510

BloodBath

Alternatively you could buy a 27" 1440p monitor from Korea for a little under €300 including customs charges.

Keep in mind this will put a lot more stress on your graphics card and you will get lower frame rates in games. You would most likely need to get a second 660ti to make the most of it.

A lot of people on boards have been buying this one.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/QNIX-QX2710-LED-Evolution-ll-Matte-27-2560x1440-SAMSUNG-PLS-27in-PC-Monitor-/111078161308?pt=Computer_Monitors&hash=item19dcc63b9c

crakage

I was used to play with a 19" screen for years before buying my current monitor, and for me a 24 is already big for me because the screen will be really close to me.

I will have a look on the 120Hz you advised me, I prefer play than work on Photoshop .D

Thanks everyone for your help

crakage

And where shall I buy ? My roommate was used when he was in Scotland to buy in ebuyer but they don't delivery in Ireland.
He advised me Scan / Overcloker, a guys from Ireland advised me hardwareversand.de so I don't really know

Irish Online shop are expensive .<

uncle_sam_ie

I use OverclockerUK because, they will price match other UK sites if you call them. Amazon is also good.

crakage

Oki thanks dude

lukepaddy2

Wouldn't spend any money just yet, see how the graphics card handles the next generation console games, nothing really to upgrade unless catleap/SLI

Serephucus

How about a nice sound card to go with those headphones? Something like a Xonar D2X would leave you with enough to get a 250GB SSD if you wanted as well.

crakage

I don't know anything about Sound card, I never had one in my computer, I need one PCI slot for wireless adapter. I don't know if its worth it