time to build new machine

[Darkserge]

My framerate have reach less than 60 FPS on Final Fantasy 14: Realm Reborn, iRacing.com, and Skyrim. So I decided it is time to built whole machine. Keep in mind, I am only using one videocard, one hard drive, one DVD and using on board sounds, so I don't need ATX motherboard and mid tower case unless if it is cheaper for gaming.

My current use.
Mainboard: Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H
Processor: Intel Core i5 2500K
Physical Memory: 8 GB (2X4GB DDR3-1600 SDRAM)
VideoCard: GTX 560Ti 448 Cores
Power Supply: Corsair TX 650W
Hard Disk: Seagate ST500DM002 (500GB) (getting full.)
DVD-Rom Drive: Hewlett Packard DVD Writer 1260t
Case: Antec 900 Hundred.


Processor: Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150 $339.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100007671 600436886 600005731

I am looking forward to built one of these motherboard.
1.ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE $214.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132136
2.MSI Z97M Gaming $159.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130773
3.ASRock Fatal1ty Z97M Killer $134.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157566
4.GIGABYTE GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 $127.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128716

Physical Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200)$76.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231666

Hard Drive: Western Digital Blue WD10EZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" $54.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236339

DVD Drive:SUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS $19.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

VideoCard: MSI GTX 970 4GD5T OC GeForce GTX 970 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP $339.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127833

Power Supply: Rosewill TACHYON -650 650W Continuous @ 50°C, Intel Haswell Ready, 80 PLUS PLATINUM, ATX12V v2.31 & EPS12V v2.92, SLI/CrossFire Ready, Modular Active PFC $118.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182272

Case:Corsair Obsidian Series 350D CC-9011029-WW Black Aluminum / Steel MicroATX Case with Window $109.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139021

CPU fan: ZALMAN CNPS9500 AT 2 Ball CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink $37.99 (hopefully it will fits) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118003

Total cost will be $1319.91 to $1226.91. If I use my case, power supply and DVD drive over, it will be $1046.93 to $959.93. So what you think of my built?

 

[ninjabubbles3]

Honestly, I think that all you need is to upgrade your video card. Your current pricessor is more than enough power.

The GTX 970 or R9 290X are good options for video cards.

For processor, if you really want to upgrade, I would wait till Broadwell in Q2.

If you want a modular power supply, I would look at something like the Corsair CX600M

 

[C4C]

Ninja beat me to it.

You won't see that much of an upgrade if you kept that GPU, and 60FPS is still really good, but you'll see an increase with a new GPU.

Your list also has an overpriced PSU, and case. I recommend the Corsair CX series (CX750M) and the Fractal Design R5.

If you choose to upgrade your CPU, the i5-4690K is good for just gaming and some small editing. The i7 you chose would be good for doing more editing and streaming applications.

 

[ninjabubbles3]

Ninja beat me to it.

You won't see that much of an upgrade if you kept that GPU, and 60FPS is still really good, but you'll see an increase with a new GPU.

Your list also has an overpriced PSU, and case. I recommend the Corsair CX series (CX750M) and the Fractal Design R5.

If you choose to upgrade your CPU, the i5-4690K is good for just gaming and some small editing. The i7 you chose would be good for doing more editing and streaming applications.

That is a really nice case. I used it for my dads build. I did buy it for 90 though.

 

[beers]

I'd +1 for GPU.

A new rig would be faster all around but not enough of an improvement to be worth the investment.

If you really want a seat-of-the-pants improvement get an SSD.

 

[Darren]

If I were you'd I'd get a new GPU and an SSD with a fresh install of your OS. Will really breathe some life back in to the machine.

Also kinda funny since the 2500K and the 560 TI were the go to recommendation for gaming when I first joined up here.

 

[spirit]

Yup as said above. The i5 2500K is more than powerful enough (I should know, I own one and do video editing with it!) - maybe get a nice cooler and overclock it if you haven't already and also get an SSD. The Samsung 840 or 850 EVO drives are cheap and fast!

Get a new GPU, perhaps a GTX 970 if you can afford it and also get a nicer case - one that's good for cable management. NZXT, Corsair and Fractal Design have good options.

Also kinda funny since the 2500K and the 560 TI were the go to recommendation for gaming when I first joined up here.

Looks like he bought his 2500K setup just before Ivy Bridge came out (just like me! ) but I advised he waited for Ivy. http://www.computerforum.com/209934-upgrade-cpu-memory-motherboard.html

 

[Darkserge]

Thanks for your opinions. I have not heard about Broadwell CPU, and google it. It seem worth to wait until i5 Broadwell CPU release. Again I am not familiar with SSD, so I looked up more info about SSD. I definitely will use SSD on new built for faster loading time on boot up and gaming loading. I will wait and post a list of my gaming built with i5 Broadwell CPU.