Gaming rig $1400-$1600 - Suggestions please

[mfenn]

Overclock that CPU and upgrade to a 670 or 7950 and it'll be a world of difference.

Agree. You should be able to get a nice overclock on the H70 that you have.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Ram is still a limiting factor/variable, just so you know

 

[mfenn]

Ram is still a limiting factor/variable, just so you know

I don't really agree. 6 GB means he has a reasonable amount of raw capacity. 1600 MHz Dominator means that he has plenty of headroom to OC before he even needs to start worrying about playing with the straps.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Maybe his ram is running fine at stock speeds and maybe he can overclock with them. I'm just saying if an Overclock fails it could be one factor to consider. They could be dying and they may not.

 

[PreachTru]

Thanks for the input guys. I need to start reading up on overclocking my current setup. Haven't done any overclocking in years.

 

[PreachTru]

Turns out I have the older Corsair H50, not the H70 I originally thought. Might look into upgrading my cooler.

 

[lehtv]

H50 will handle a moderate OC just fine.

 

[PreachTru]

Ok, thanks lehtv. I'll give it a try first.

I did pull the trigger on the Corsair 650D though. Amazon had it for $159 shipped.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

A case will last you a while, that's why it's more a personal preference matter than performance per dollar, IMO - nice choice :thumbsup:

Love my 800D but if I had a choice today between the two I'd go for the 650 nice