Need Help Upgrading Motherboard & CPU

velda · Aug 11, 2014

Current specs:
Motherboard: Gigabyte EX58-EXTREME
CPU: i7 965 Extreme
Card: GTX 780
RAM: 8G

It's for a gaming pc.

Motherboard and CPU has been in my pc since late 2008.

I need a motherboard and cpu that would last with me at least 4 years but not that expensive. maybe with a budget of something around $600-$700.

Maybe with a budget cpu cooler too.

Witchdoctor · Aug 11, 2014

For gaming I would roll with a AsRock z97 Extreme 6 and a 4970K

If you are in the States and near a Micro Center you can get a great deal on this as a combo

bob4933 · Aug 11, 2014

4690k? 4970k is a bit overkill for gaming. That said, for gaming purposes... I can't see a 4690k unlocking playability the 965 wouldnt have already

Especially with a gtx 780.

Next gen is around the corner, I would wait personally.

Nebulous · Aug 11, 2014

Witchdoctor said:
For gaming I would roll with a AsRock z97 Extreme 6 and a 4970K

If you are in the States and near a Micro Center you can get a great deal on this as a combo

You meant a 4790K right?

I got this combo and I'm luvin' it! Got it from MC too!

velda · Aug 12, 2014

So, to conclude:

Getting i7 4790K

for the motherboard should i get:
ASRock Z97 Extreme6

or

ASUS maximum VII

and for the cpu fan:
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

so is this good or do i need to make changes. and which MB is better becuase i'm sticking with it for 4+ years.

and i live in eugene, oregon so no MC near me.

Daleon · Aug 13, 2014

Is your current CPU overclocked? If so you will see some improvements, but nothing amazing. If its stock, and you get a 4790K it will be a pretty good improvement.

What kind of ram setup do you have? Odd to have 8 GB on a 1366 setup. Not doing triple channel?

I agree though, OC current chip and hang with it for at least one more generation and maybe upgrade other components. SSD, monitor, speakers, headphones, ram, etc.

If you do upgrade, I'd get the Asus myself.

velda · Aug 13, 2014

Daleon said:
Is your current CPU overclocked? If so you will see some improvements, but nothing amazing. If its stock, and you get a 4790K it will be a pretty good improvement.

What kind of ram setup do you have? Odd to have 8 GB on a 1366 setup. Not doing triple channel?

I agree though, OC current chip and hang with it for at least one more generation and maybe upgrade other components. SSD, monitor, speakers, headphones, ram, etc.

If you do upgrade, I'd get the Asus myself.

Did not OC. But i would like to upgrade my ram too. What good but not that expensive ram that can go with my new cpu and asus MB

Daleon · Aug 13, 2014

Do you know what kind you currently have? Is it 2x4 or 4x2?

Any 1600 cas9 2x4GB is enough for gaming. I like Gskill, but Team, Corsair, Crucial are all good.

If you want better, just buy better.

caddi daddi · Aug 13, 2014

the 4690k will be more than enough to game with, the 4790k is awesome.
1600 ram is plenty, 1866 is a little better if it's within $5.00 of the 1600.
the extreme6 will serve you very well, i use the extreme9, it has a feature or two i wanted over the extreme6.

velda · Aug 14, 2014

Thank you guys so much for your help.
I will just go over it again, when you give me the go i will order them.

CPU: i7 4790K

CPU Fan: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

Motherboard: ASUS MAXIMUS VII HERO

Ram: G.Skill 8GB PC3-12800 1600MHz Ripjaws

again, thank you guys so much, this is the only forum that I got help from.

bob4933 · Aug 14, 2014

Again, for GAMING there is zero difference between a 4790k and 4690k. You're far better off getting the 4690k, and getting an nh-d15 or h100i cooler and an SSD.

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