Upgrading PC. Advice needed~~

[sunset1215]

Hi all,

I need some advice about upgrading my desktop. My budget is S$1000. I like to play open world games like GTA V, Assassin's Creed, Batman etc. Just pre-ordered Just Cause 3 too. I don't need graphics to be on ultra, but I want games to run smoothly.

My current specs are as follows:

Processor: Intel Core i5 650
Mainboard: Asus P7H55D-M Pro
VGA: Nvidia GTX 770
RAM: 8gb DDR3 Kit G. Skill RipJawX 1600MHz
PSU: Seasonic G-Series 650W (80+ Gold)

My processor and mobo are definitely in need of an upgrade, and my choice is the i5-6600k combined with Asus Z170-A. However, this means I would have to buy new memory kits as I read that the LGA1151 mobos does not support DDR3 memory kits. Another choice would be to get i5-4690k, and I'll get to keep my current memory kits. But I'm not sure if this would be a good alternative. Also, I won't be doing any overclocking, so can I assume that the standard fan cooling would be enough?

I'm hoping to keep my current graphics card, unless it might really affect my gaming experience.

I also need a new harddisk, thinking of getting WD 1TB Black. Would it be better if I got WD 2TB Blue instead?? Which one would last longer?

Lastly, if my budget allows, I want to get a blu-ray reader.

Hope I provided enough details. Would appreciate any help given.
Thanks!!!

 

[Goodshot]

Just get 4460 + Asus B85M-G $387 enough since u didnt overclock , and a 250GB ssd . The rest i didnt see need to upgrade , gtx770 still powerful enough to play high setting .I didnt suggest skylake because cpu same performance + cost $50 more and i think ddr3 vs ddr4 ram is maybe 5% diff.(Btw 'k' series cpu is for overclock)

 

[sunset1215]

thanks. regarding the mobo, is it worth to go for a H97 board?

 

[Goodshot]

H97 is ok , but more price and less 1 sata port . come with a m.2 slot which I dun think u need , I buy already also no use ( maybe later buy a used m2 ssd)

 

[sunset1215]

cool! thanks a lot!