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I'm looking to upgrade my computer. Any suggestions.

Here is my build so far:
CPU: Intel i5 3570k
GPU: Radeon HD 7870 2gb GHz edition
8gb ram (2x4gb)
motherboard: biostar z77 (not sure of what model)


I have the Thermaltake Overseer RX-I as a case, I am looking into either water cooling, a new case, or possibly a new motherboard that supports SLI graphics cards. Also if you know of any cool things i can put in my optical drive slots please let me know also.
Thanks!!!
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Why do you want to upgrade? What is it not doing that you want it to?
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ImmaaBrony wrote Why do you want to upgrade? What is it not doing that you want it to?

It is doing what i want to, it is really good actually. I would just like to add things to it to make it better. ie: instead of upgrading my graphics card, i would like to add another one, but my motherboard doesn't have 2 3.0x16 pci slots. Like i said in my post i also want to add watercooling. Just anything to enhance my computers performance. (but i am NOT having any problems with it).
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ImmaaBrony wrote Why do you want to upgrade? What is it not doing that you want it to?

It is doing what i want to, it is really good actually. I would just like to add things to it to make it better. ie: instead of upgrading my graphics card, i would like to add another one, but my motherboard doesn't have 2 3.0x16 pci slots. Like i said in my post i also want to add watercooling. Just anything to enhance my computers performance. (but i am NOT having any problems with it).

No need to fix what isn't broken.
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Wack an SSD in that.
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Kyle93 wrote Wack an SSD in that.

Yeah, I didnt even think about that. lol
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ImmaaBrony wrote
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ImmaaBrony wrote Why do you want to upgrade? What is it not doing that you want it to?

It is doing what i want to, it is really good actually. I would just like to add things to it to make it better. ie: instead of upgrading my graphics card, i would like to add another one, but my motherboard doesn't have 2 3.0x16 pci slots. Like i said in my post i also want to add watercooling. Just anything to enhance my computers performance. (but i am NOT having any problems with it).

No need to fix what isn't broken.

Cool, yeah i'll have to get an SSD.. And like i said twice already. I'm not fixing anything. I'm just adding to the performance.
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Fortunate wrote Get an SSD as mentioned, upgrade your graphics card from a 2gb card to a 3gb card?

That would be nice. but would i be better off just SLI'ing another 7870... or should i get a whole new graphics card?
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Cross fire another 7870 if your board supports it. Get an aftermarket CPU cooler (enermax ETS-T40) and overclock the CPU.

An SSD would make the biggest difference in your build. After seeing your recent posts, maybe a nice new monitor? Try and get a 1080p IPS display if you can, with a good quick response time (make sure it doesn't say 5MS GTG as that's more like 9 MS in real life use).

Other than that, I can't really recommend anything.
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linker300 wrote
Fortunate wrote Get an SSD as mentioned, upgrade your graphics card from a 2gb card to a 3gb card?

That would be nice. but would i be better off just SLI'ing another 7870... or should i get a whole new graphics card?


Don't get a new one, crossfire another 7870 and then overclock them - however you may need a new PSU depending on your current one.
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