Upgrades with $380!

Hello, this thread goes hand in hand with one of my older questions on which upgrade i should do to my computer! Now I have saved up a little more ($380), and what should I invest in besides an SSD!
PC:
CPU- Intel Core i5-4690K Quad-Core 3.5GHz (Overclocked to 4.1 GHz)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate
RAM/Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
GPU: Nividia Gtx 770 Stock Cooler (Hate the cooler)
Power Supply: Corsair CX500M CX Series Modular 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified 500 Watts
Hard Drive: 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 7200 RPM HDD
OS: Windows 7
Thanks- Luke

You've got a pretty decent build there and for me just the ssd is missing and maybe a cooler for the cpu
If you domt need any of that just save it for something in the future

if ya don't like the stock gtx 770 upgrade to the gtx 970 if you want. its optional and have a small performance boost.

I would go for an r9-390. The Sapphire Nitro R9- 390 is currently $330 on newegg.

Also, I've heard some horror stories regarding Corsairs CX series PSU's. I may look into replacing that as well with something more reputable. EVGA is my preferred brand, but you can find may recommendations for solid PSU's.

I used to have a Corsair CX 500 and it was a solid psu. Right now its just sitting there with a half built computer that I am going to finish it off soon to be my htpc computer.

Unless your GPU is becoming inadequate for what you're doing with it, I'd say getting an aftermarket CPU cooler (the Cryorig R1, Phanteks TC14PE and the Noctua NH-D15 are good'uns for air) and having a crack at overclocking would be a good option (besides getting an SSD obviously).

I agree with you, SSD would be a good one and bonus is you can carry it between builds. Personally aside from an SSD there's really nothing that sticks out so I'd recommend saving it as well

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I'd buy a nice ssd and a higher wattage, 80+ gold power supply. The power supply isn't an immediate benefit but down the road it puts you in a position to support a beefier graphics card.