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  "path": "/threads/10-years-with-my-i5-6600k-gtx-1070-ftw-%E2%80%93-maintenance-vs-upgrade-advice.2633775/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-07T17:39:21.000Z",
  "site": "https://forums.anandtech.com",
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    "Computer Building",
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  "textContent": "Hi everyone,\n\nI’d like to share my PC build and its history, along with the stress tests I’ve recently done, and get some opinions from more experienced users about **thermal paste, noise optimization, and possible upgrades**.\nThis system has been in use for almost **10 years** , and my goal is to understand whether it still makes sense to keep it as it is, perform some preventive maintenance, make it quieter, or start planning an upgrade.\n\n\n\n\n### PC Specifications​\n\n  * **CPU:** Intel Core i5-6600K @ 3.5 GHz (stock)\n  * **CPU Cooler:** CRYORIG H7 (49 CFM)\n  * **Motherboard:** Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI (ATX, LGA1151)\n  * **Memory:** G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2x8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL15\n  * **Storage:** PNY CS2211 480 GB SATA SSD\n  * **Power Supply:** SeaSonic G 550W – 80+ Gold, Semi-modular\n  * **GPU:** EVGA FTW GAMING NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB\n  * **Case:** Phanteks Enthoo Pro M\n  * **Case Fans** : 2×140 mm front intake + 1×120 mm rear exhaust (RPM ~900 under...\n\n\nRead more",
  "title": "10 Years with my i5-6600K & GTX 1070 FTW – Maintenance vs. Upgrade Advice?"
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