Dilemma on upgrading parts

[catablitz]

Hello guys, I have allready placed an order for a new tower but I have to wait for a few days till I get it. Thing is that in the meantime I hear whispers in my head that tempt me to improve some parts and spend some more euros (like ~50)
Specs are:
CPU : 4670k
GPU: Gigabyte 660 OC
Mobo: MSI z87 g43
PSU: xfx 550w pro
Ram: some Corsair Vengeance dual channel 1600
Case: Corsair 200r
HD: WD Cavial black 1TB

So my problem is: Go for a better GPU like gtx 760? Go for a better Mobo and PSU like Gigabyte z87X D3H or asus z87 A and a more expensive PSU like Corsair TX v2 650w? Go for a better case and fill it with coolers? Keep saving and go for SSD? Do nothing?

I chose the above specs in first place since I want OCability although I don't see me trying it in the first year, actually it is more likely to try when CPU gets old and that's why there is no aftermarket cooler. When I choose to OC though I would prefer good potential but not extreme levels. I am also not particularly interested in SLI/crossfire stuff.
My games are primarly WoW and I 'd like that build to have upgradability and last as long as possible.

[Deleted]

an ssd would be the biggest noticeable increase to the loading time and speed of your pc, but if you want to upgrade graphics then the 760 is about 25% better than the 660 I believe, you don't need another psu, mobo is fine unless you plan on SLI'ing two of the same nvidia cards (not worth it at all for single monitor gaming). I have a similar setup, and the i5 ivy bridge (3570k) and 760 maxes out pretty much everything for one monitor gaming at 1080p.

[Steelfox]

That's an awesome current system, if you really feel the need to change something, I would wait for AMD's new lineup of graphics cards and see where all the cards stack up to each other at that point. You would probably see the most improvement with either an SSD or Graphics card upgrade.

[Fascinate]

First off that is really the wrong attitude to think about overclocking (dont worry, many new time builders have this same mentality). These chips are built to be overclocked. In fact most times you dont even need to increase core voltage at all, that means you are literally running at stock type temperatures, speed isnt nearly as much of a factor as volts. Games like wow love clock speed, and not overclocking a 4670k is a travesty!

That said, i would personally go with a better case. Corsairs low end cases are not well built, flimsy metal. Look into fractal cases, arc midi r2 is very good case for the price.

I know you are in UK but here is an american link to the case just to show it:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811352031

Secondly i will suggest this CPU cooler, it is simply all you need and the best bang for your buck, easily handles moderate overclocking like 4.4ghz for example:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065

[catablitz]

Thanks for the help guys. I admit I have the nooby mentality when it comes to OC, because I am mostly afraid of the lifespan. I have read a lot in relevant forums and many controversial views on the matter made me sceptical.

So, assuming that getting an aftermarket cooler when time comes, should I go now with a better gpu, better case or save some more for SSD?

[Fascinate]

660 is good card, sure you could spend 60 bucks more on a gtx 760 but would you notice a difference in gameplay? No, probably not. I would personally go with a better case, corsair makes nice cases but not the lower end stuff. As for SSD i can say from experience the only thing it brings is windows load times, i get nearly the same load screen times in games with a HDD. Up to you but thats where i would put my money to.

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And oh ya, if you stick with the 660 you can save money on a PSU as well. Corsair cx 430 is plenty for that card, and a nice fit as well because it only has one pci-e connector, which is what the 660 requires. (non ti)

[catablitz]

Gee..I can't decide. I am afraid to go with less than 550w for future needs and I am not thrilled for 760 since it won't matter much for wow anyway, so I guess it will be either another case or ..I don't know... I 'll flip a coin. Much appreciated every opinion.

[Fascinate]

Just to show you how little the 660 draws:

http://www.techspot.com/review/572-n...60/page11.html

Only 292 watts at full system load. Not only that, but their test system has a 3960x which draws a fair bit more power than a 4670k would.

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Just a couple of cool bits ill throw out there:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811997078
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820223103
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16899261003
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811997059

If your happy with your build, lots of ways to spend extra money also lol ; )

[potis]

Gee..I can't decide. I am afraid to go with less than 550w for future needs and I am not thrilled for 760 since it won't matter much for wow anyway, so I guess it will be either another case or ..I don't know... I 'll flip a coin. Much appreciated every opinion.

1)Simple 660 is bad, its not thats it not strong but compared price wise its bad generally its a bad choice.

2)Your PC even with a 760 will never go above ~300W normal load, maybe 380W with 100% stress testing on GPU and CPU, companies are trying to make everything consume much less, the days of needing insanely Watt to be safe for the future are gone for now.