So my build stands at Case: Corsair C70 black Motherboard: GIGABYTE z87X-UD4H CPU: Intel 4770k @4.8 CPU cooler: corsair H100i RAM: Kingston Hyper X Blu (4x4 @ 1600) GPU: GIGABYTE Radeon HD 7970Ghz Ed. 3G PSU: OCZ ZX850W Fully-Modular Storage:2X Intel Maplecrest 330 240G SSD's in raid 0 (boot/ program and game storage) Western Digital Caviar black 1TB 7200RPM (music/movies/etc...) Optical: LG 8x MDisc & DVD (nothing special as I don't use it often) Ok so here's why I listed everything, due to me taking my time RMA'ing a DOA PSU with newegg, they only offered me store credit (took me 40 days lol) I am currently satisfied with my setup and how it performs but if there is room for improvement and any way I can blow this $140 then so be it. Idc what it is but I'm open to suggestions. So far the only thing I can think of is more fans for lower temps. I also have my old cooler master haf 932 I can sell for $75-100 so maybe 200-250 budget on this. Anything in that range will be reviewed and contemplated. Thanks for the help guys!
You could get faster memory - it won't give a huge boost, but you've pretty much got the best specs for everything else Maybe sell your current RAM and get 2133MHz/2400MHz replacements.
I would read around before deciding to go with creative, many (including me) have had and still have huge problems with drivers. I would personally advise you go with Asus or Auzentech.
I'd second a sound card, but as AlphaAngel said, steer clear of creative. Asus have some awesome cards
