[Advice Needed] Upgrading

[dwcwei]

Actually...I think I've just changed my mind. Hahaha, might be actually getting a new system.
Might try an ITX build since space is kinda of a premium now. Gonna base everything off this casing: http://www.lazada.sg/bitfenix-prodigy-black-itx-200109.html

Although if there are better cases out there, do let me know!

Will want to maximise the life (5years+) out of this. The aim is still the same, which is has now upgraded to 1440p gaming pleasure and heavy Photoshop/Premiere Pro/Illustrator usage.

CPU/Mobo: Not too sure which ITX/Processor to choose!
GFX: ASUS STRIX GTX 980 4GB DDR5 / ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980 AMP!
SSD: Samsung 850 Evo 250GB
RAM: Kinda depends on the mobo?
Casing: Bitfenix Prodigy Black ITX
PSU: Superflower Leadex Silver 90+ Full Modular 650W

Any other parts to recommend? I'll probably not dabble that much into OCing.
Budget wise: <=$1800

To be frank, I don't mind having an ATX-size casing. As long as it's compact and small, I'm cool with it!

Hey guys, thinking of finally retiring my 5850 after 6 years.

I'll aiming to get a GTX 970, upgrade my rams to 16gb and getting an SSD.
Any advice on brands to get and such? I don't mind getting a second-hand card too!

GPU: GTX 970! - Hopefully <$550
RAM: Kingston HyperX Blu 8 GB (2x4GB Modules) Kit 1600MHz x2 - $144
SSD: Transcend SSD370S SATA III 6Gb/s Premium SSD 256GB - $132

Trying to save as much $$$ as I can. Hahaha. And I did most of my pricing off Lazada.

And lastly I guess that my current CPU (i5-750 lol) will probably bottleneck the 970, but I'll probably try to do some OC-ing for the first time...got to justify that Noctua cooler purchase I made 6 years ago lol. Just curious if the bottleneck will be very severe.

Aiming for maximum 1080p gaming pleasure and heavy Photoshop/Premiere Pro/Illustrator usage.

Will appreciate your input guys and thanks!!!

Oh yeah, any recommendations for a small ATX casing? My Cooler Cosmos is like the size of a frikkin' fridge. I'm using a P7P55D (ATX-sized) mobo currently! Not really rushing to change my case but it's something I'm looking out for! Something small and minimalist (no windows).

 

[DawnsTear]

[GPU] Asus GTX 970 STRIX 4096MB - $545.30^^ (Lazada)
[RAM] Kingston DDR3 Hyper-X Fury 1866Mhz CL10 (4GB*2) - $78.20** (Lazada)
[SSD] Samsung 850 Evo 250GB - $122.36" (Lazada)

Total :- $745.86

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For smaller ATX case, how about NZXT S340 ? Find t258jgn (Our friendly Doraemon) here or blue forum.. ask for quote ? I remember SLS don't carry this case..

 

[dwcwei]

Cool thanks man. Anyway, just checking...for the RAMs, I'm not sure if my mobo supports it.
Checking the specs it mentions "Memory Standard: DDR3 2200(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066"

Still, thanks for the help! Really appreciate it!

 

[DawnsTear]

Cool thanks man. Anyway, just checking...for the RAMs, I'm not sure if my mobo supports it.
Checking the specs it mentions "Memory Standard: DDR3 2200(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066"

Still, thanks for the help! Really appreciate it!

No worry, ur mobo will clock down RAM speed.. It just rated to able to run at 1866Mhz..

Unless u r mixing RAM, then that will be a diff story.. best is to buy back the same RAM module that u r using now

 

[dwcwei]

Yeah thanks. I think I'll have to apologise to you LOL cause I've just changed my mind on the entire subject.