Rza wrote:In a nutshell:
I dislike my pc, its too big and bulky, its too noisy and all the case fans etc inside it ethier dont work or fallen off. I could strip it all down and buy a new case and reinstall all the parts and upgrade what I want - which is the majority of parts.
Am not an expert on computers, especially when it comes to starting from scratch on a new build which is essentially what it would be. i can do the basics of installing hardrives and pci hardware thats about it.
For me the ideal sceneario is to never have to open the case. I dont have the patience or knowlegde to figure out what up with what if something goes wrong.
Hence why in sorts am getting a new pc but its really just for build quality from a professional company. I wont be getting like a new soundcard, potentially no new gfx card, storage HDDs, blueray drive etc. all of which can be configure not to be included on the site.
Well the bulkiness can't be fixed but the sound can be improved by changing the RPM's of the fans (and buying new ones ofc).
When upgrading a gaming pc (since that's the most it's being used for and what's loading it the most) the best upgrade you would get in your configuration would be a new gpu. Not that the 580 is outdated but it would benefit you the most and it would probably have the largest impact. Like I said, i7 Sandy Bridge is nowhere near outdated. Rest of the guys can say their opinion as well as to what would be the best route you should take.
What are you doing to the old parts ? Especially the case ?