PC Upgrade, need some purchase tips.

[Icathian]

I'm upgrading my PC but I feel that there's some loose ends that maybe you guys can help me out with

My Setup (Both old and new included)

Mobo: Asrock z77 extreme4
CPU: i5 3750k
GPU: R9 290
RAM: 8gb 1600
Sound card: Recon3D Fatal1ty Pro SB1356
HDD: 2tb Caviar Black
Case: NZXT Phantom 530

I still have about 500$ to spend. What else should I get/improve? I was thinking about a SSD or something but a decent sized one would be expensive I believe.


Thanks!

[Orbitus]

Don't really need anything TBH. Just go with the SSD or maybe a 2nd monitor if you want one.

[Icathian]

Don't really need anything TBH. Just go with the SSD or maybe a 2nd monitor if you want one.

Hm, what would be a good size and brand for an SSD? I saw some 120gb ones but it just looks so..tiny lol

[chazus]

If you're budget is $500, no reason not to get a 250gb. I wouldn't be able to live on 120gb.

Other than that, your setup is better than mine (3570K + 660) and I intend mine to last me into 2015.

[Orbitus]

Hm, what would be a good size and brand for an SSD? I saw some 120gb ones but it just looks so..tiny lol

Well it depends on what you want to use it for. Booting windows fast and thats it? Or booting windows and maybe a couple games like say Battlefield 4 that have long load times? 120gb would be fine for booting windows and a couple games but with a budget of $500 you could get up to 512gb or so for $400 or less.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820147194 1000 Reviews and a pretty good review from Tom's Hardware. 512gb for $410

[Deleted]

samsung evo 250 gb, costs around 170 dollar, and get a 2nd monitor and have fun with ur nice computer.