Hi, I have a Gateway desktop computer that is about 3 ½ years old which I use predominantly for gaming. I recently updated the GPU from a GTX 560Ti to a GTX 970 which has made a huge difference in performance. I’m considering whether I should bother upgrading any other components and if so what should be next. The computer specs are as follows? System Manufacturer: Gateway System Model: FX6860 Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3401 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s) Installed memory (RAM): 16.0GB DDR3 Memory Graphics Card (GPU): EVGA GTX 970 4GB GDDR5 256-Bit Hard Drive: 128GB Solid-State Drive + 2TB Hard Drive System type: 64-bit Operating System Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium Power Supply Unit (PSU): FSP 750W For modern gaming, what should my next PC component upgrade be? More RAM, a new processor, a better PSU? Or based on my specs should my computer be able to handle most new games for a while and is not worth upgrading anymore right now? Just looking for some opinions and advice. Thanks!
Looks like that system still packs a punch so i wouldn't worry too much. I would personally though think about putting in another SSD as 128gb is pretty small with OS + something like GTA5/BF4 would fill it. 480GB/512GB SSD's can be had no for not a huge sum of money which is where I'd invest. This is of course dependent of how many games you play and have installed simultaneously.
Oh good call, a dedicated sound card is always a worthy purchase. Just make sure you don't run a decent sound card with some £20 headphones/speakers or you won't be getting the full benefit of one.
I have a Realtek audio card and I'm satisfied with its performance. Any recommendations on a good SSD for a desktop that is around 1TB?
Your motherboard is a H67 chipset and that doesn't OC intel K models, it supports up to i7 3770K, but normal nonK i7 3770 would be better choice. http://ark.intel.com/products/52807/Intel-BD82H67-PCH#@compatibility Speaking of SSD, I checked a bit and found these for a reasonable price, most are ~ 380$ 960 - 1000GB 1. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct1000bx100ssd1 2. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/patriot-internal-hard-drive-pi960gs25ssdr 3. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/mushkin-internal-hard-drive-mknssdst960gb 4. & 5. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct960m500ssd1 http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sandisk-internal-hard-drive-sdssdhii960gg25
