Upgrading rig. Need help

[FrostNinja]

Previously I posted a thread on getting parts for a gaming rig to play on 1080p. I got some good suggestions and was told to go to PC themes to get the parts. However, the parts have not arrived yet so I've decided to upgrade my current rig while waiting. Here are the current specs.


Intel i5 760 + MSI p55a G55
Kingston 2gb ddr3
Sapphire 6870
Samsung 1tb
Seasonic M12II-520 Bronze
Ikonik EN2 case with window
Coolermaster 12cm
Coolermaster hyper 212 plus cpu cooler

So what do you suggest? Basically I want to add more RAM but I cant because the motherboard cant support adding 2 8GB DDR3 RAM. Should I keep the gfx card? I think it's pretty good since I've played batman arkham origins and it looks pretty good just that it stutters sometimes due to my only 4 GB RAM.

Also, if there is anyone or service that can help to upgrade, that would be great.

 

[Alternative X]

1) 16GB RAMs are not necessary for gaming, just get another 4GB stick of RAM to upgrade your system RAM to 8GB. 8GB RAMs will do for gaming. Your mobo can support 4GB sticks of RAM.

2) Can add a SSD into your system for faster boot times and in-game loading times. Get a Crucial MX100 256GB SSD for $160.

3) What is the approximate GPU clearance of the Ikonik EN2? Can consider the Powercolor R9 280 Turboduo for $285, but not sure if it can fit into your casing. The Powercolor R9 280 is 267mm long.

 

[FrostNinja]

I wanted to increase RAM because I just bought this and wanted to try. Which is why I thought SSD would be useless compared to dimmdrive. But since now my motherboard cant use it, I have to wait for my gaming pc to use the dimmdrive.

As for GPU clearance for my case, I dont know. But I dont think I need to change it yet because it can still run old games and it still looks good.

For RAM, where in Sim Lim can I get add another DDR3 RAM for this motherboard? I brought it to PC themes and they said dont have stock for a double-sided RAM.

 

[Alternative X]

I wanted to increase RAM because I just bought this and wanted to try. Which is why I thought SSD would be useless compared to dimmdrive. But since now my motherboard cant use it, I have to wait for my gaming pc to use the dimmdrive.

As for GPU clearance for my case, I dont know. But I dont think I need to change it yet because it can still run old games and it still looks good.

For RAM, where in Sim Lim can I get add another DDR3 RAM for this motherboard? I brought it to PC themes and they said dont have stock for a double-sided RAM.

1) I am referring to any normal stick of DDR3 RAM. A single stick of 4GB ValueRAM by Crucial or G.Skills will cost you $50.

2) Can use measuring tape and measure your GPU clearance.

 

[FrostNinja]

1) I am referring to any normal stick of DDR3 RAM. A single stick of 4GB ValueRAM by Crucial or G.Skills will cost you $50.

Thanks. Will get it.