Build Advice What upgrades can I make to my computer for £80?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by David164v8, 8 Feb 2013.

  1. David164v8

    David164v8 Minimodder

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    Before I buy this mechanical keyboard, I was just wondering if there is anything that would be more worthwhile at around ~£80 or so. Here are my specs at the moment.

    3570K
    Z77-D3H
    AMD 6870
    Gelid Tranquillo

    Corsair Neutron 240GB
    Phantom 410
    Corsair HX650
    4GB DDR3 1600

    Asus Xonar DG
    Sennheiser 598
    Zalman Z-1 mic
    Logitech G400
    Sidewinder X4

    I mainly use the PC for gaming, and play at a resolution of 1360x768 (A waste, but I can't change my monitor right now...) This is a strange question I know, just finding it hard to justify £80 on just a keyboard.
     
  2. atc95

    atc95 I have the upgrade bug!

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    Stick another 4gb stick of ram in there and possibly add another case fan (if required). Otherwise keyboard is your best bet. Alternatively you could sell current hardware and do a bigger upgrade e.g. 6870 to 7950 but that isn't that cost effective.
     
  3. sotu1

    sotu1 Ex-Modder

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    seems like maybe save another 40 quid and get a budget monitor!

    otherwise the ram defo.
     
  4. Harlequin

    Harlequin Modder

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    monitor defiantely!
     
  5. eagle123

    eagle123 What's a Dremel?

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    get a monitor like a cheap ips monitor with 1080 hd resolutions let the colour come to you

    i got a asus pa238 top monitor, well worth that way
     
  6. GeorgeStorm

    GeorgeStorm Aggressive PC Builder

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    You say you can't get a new monitor, I'm presuming that's not purely due to money.

    As a result, a keyboard would be a great purchase, you won't regret it :) (doesn't have to cost you that much either)
    Only other suggestion would be another 4gb of RAM.
     
  7. jamsand

    jamsand Minimodder

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    Cheap mech Steelseries 6gv2 can be had for £50
     
  8. loftie

    loftie Modder

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    If you haven't used one, and like your X4, I'd stick with the X4. I know everyone who has one bangs on about how good they are, but like someone said on a different thread, if you don't know any better you're not going to miss it. Ignorance is bliss - or in this case cheaper lol. Main reason why I've not gone near one.
     

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