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Tvnv
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Here's my current specs:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K CPU @ 3.40GHz
GPU: Geforce GTX 660 2GB
HDD: 1TB 7200RPM
RAM: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 3000 MHz
(Current one) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3
PSU: XFX XTR Series 550W 80 Plus Gold
Case: Enthoo Evolv ATX Glass
Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V ver.2 Liquid CPU Cooler

I will be upgrading the Graphics card at some point to a Strix 1060 if that helps.
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None. Your current motherboard is fine. It doesn't make sense to upgrade your motherboard unless you were also upgrading CPU IMO. Use the money to get your GTX 1060, and an SSD instead.
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13 wrote None. Your current motherboard is fine. It doesn't make sense to upgrade your motherboard unless you were also upgrading CPU IMO. Use the money to get your GTX 1060, and an SSD instead.


Well I do plan on upgrading my CPU to a i5 6600K at some point.
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That would be a waste of money. A 6600k is not an upgrade from a 4670k. Also, it requires a completely different socket and DDR4 RAM, so you can't upgrade your motherboard now, and then upgrade to a 6600k anyway. You can easily get a 6GB GTX 1060 and an SSD, which are definitely two more vital upgrades.

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Total: £334.85

If you want/need to save £45-50, you can get a smaller SSD;
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13 wrote That would be a waste of money. A 6600k is not an upgrade from a 4670k. Also, it requires a completely different socket and DDR4 RAM, so you can't upgrade your motherboard now, and then upgrade to a 6600k anyway. You can easily get a 6GB GTX 1060 and an SSD, which are definitely two more vital upgrades.

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Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] (£112.86 @ Amazon UK)
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Total: £334.85

If you want/need to save £45-50, you can get a smaller SSD;

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For real? That's great! Glad I came to you before buying the CPU then. That's going to help out allot.
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