[SOLVED] Best bang for the bucks CPU / Motherboard right now?

[LordPM]

Im running an old i5-4670k with a z97-g45 gaming motherboard. The motherboard is acting weird so id like to replace both with crurent processor/mothetboard. Im not expecting to play all the latest games as i dont have 1500$ to put on a GPu Right now but will eventually invest into one when prices come down a bit.

I have a 650 watts power supply right now but i dont mind buying a new one if i need to. Also thinking that ill need to replace the ram as i have 24gb of old ripjaw 1600mhz ones.

Intel or AMD doesnt matter, as long as its the best deal for à budget gaming machine. If i can save by keeping that Power Supply, even better.

Every suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks gentlemen.

 

[Lutfij]

Make and model of your PSU and it's age? What's advertised on the unit will not be the same after being taxed for years. When asking for suggestions on a system upgrade, it's best to stylize your thread akin to this one. We can then move forward with suggestions. If you included your specs for your system as is now, we'd have a better idea of what does need upgrading, cost effectively.

You could also try and troubleshoot the MSI board you own and hopefully alleviate any need for spending. how do you have 24GB's of ram on that board?

 

[Why_Me]

Amazon.com: ASUS Prime B660-PLUS D4 LGA 1700(Intel 12th Gen) ATX Motherboard(PCIe 4.0, DDR4,3xM.2 Slots, 2.5Gb LAN, Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 Header Support) : Electronics

Buy ASUS Prime B660-PLUS D4 LGA 1700(Intel 12th Gen) ATX Motherboard(PCIe 4.0, DDR4,3xM.2 Slots, 2.5Gb LAN, Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 Header Support): Motherboards - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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ASUS PRIME B660-PLUS D4 $139.99

or ...

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144531
MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4 $139.99

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B660M-A-DDR4

https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-12400f-core-i5-12th-gen/p/N82E16819118360
Intel Core i5-12400F $199.99

https://www.amazon.com/DEEP-COOL-GAMMAXX400V2-Compatible-DP-MCH4-GMX400V2-RD/dp/B086WNPXVP/

DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX 400 V2 CPU Air Cooler $24.99

https://global.deepcool.com/company/pressroom/newsrelease/2021/14926.shtml?id=PressRoom
DEEPCOOL LGA-1700 Mounting Kit $0.00

TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 16GB Kit (2x8GB) 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL16 Desktop Memory Module Ram (Gray) - TLZGD416G3200HC16CDC01 at Amazon.com

Buy TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 16GB Kit (2x8GB) 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL16 Desktop Memory Module Ram (Gray) - TLZGD416G3200HC16CDC01: Memory - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z DDR4 3200 16GB (2x8GB) CL16 $62.99

PRIME B660-PLUS D4｜Motherboards｜ASUS Global

ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD and Intel processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning...

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Reviews of that cpu w/benchmarks.

https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/core-i5-12400-processor-review,1.html

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel-core-i5-12400f/

 

[Co BIY]

I like Why_Me's build.

I think the OEM cooler will be fine with the 12400.

The New i3-12100 is testing out quite nice too!

Tom's needs a review of it or we'll have to read elsewhere.

I think the MSI PRO-B660-A is a nice board at $150 also.

 

[LordPM]

Make and model of your PSU and it's age? What's advertised on the unit will not be the same after being taxed for years. When asking for suggestions on a system upgrade, it's best to stylize your thread akin to this one. We can then move forward with suggestions. If you included your specs for your system as is now, we'd have a better idea of what does need upgrading, cost effectively.

You could also try and troubleshoot the MSI board you own and hopefully alleviate any need for spending. how do you have 24GB's of ram on that board?

It has an old gtx 770 GPU which i plan to replace once i get a better deal than what's out there right now. The computer goes back to 2014, so im guessing the power supply might need to be replaced? There's 4 ram slot, so i have 2 x 8GB and 2x 4GB rams in there, which is why i have 24GB.

 

[LordPM]

Amazon.com: ASUS Prime B660-PLUS D4 LGA 1700(Intel 12th Gen) ATX Motherboard(PCIe 4.0, DDR4,3xM.2 Slots, 2.5Gb LAN, Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 Header Support) : Electronics

Buy ASUS Prime B660-PLUS D4 LGA 1700(Intel 12th Gen) ATX Motherboard(PCIe 4.0, DDR4,3xM.2 Slots, 2.5Gb LAN, Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 Header Support): Motherboards - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

ASUS PRIME B660-PLUS D4 $139.99

or ...

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144531
MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4 $139.99

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B660M-A-DDR4

https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-12400f-core-i5-12th-gen/p/N82E16819118360
Intel Core i5-12400F $199.99

https://www.amazon.com/DEEP-COOL-GAMMAXX400V2-Compatible-DP-MCH4-GMX400V2-RD/dp/B086WNPXVP/

DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX 400 V2 CPU Air Cooler $24.99

https://global.deepcool.com/company/pressroom/newsrelease/2021/14926.shtml?id=PressRoom
DEEPCOOL LGA-1700 Mounting Kit $0.00

TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 16GB Kit (2x8GB) 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL16 Desktop Memory Module Ram (Gray) - TLZGD416G3200HC16CDC01 at Amazon.com

Buy TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 16GB Kit (2x8GB) 3200MHz (PC4-25600) CL16 Desktop Memory Module Ram (Gray) - TLZGD416G3200HC16CDC01: Memory - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z DDR4 3200 16GB (2x8GB) CL16 $62.99

PRIME B660-PLUS D4｜Motherboards｜ASUS Global

ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD and Intel processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning...

www.asus.com

Reviews of that cpu w/benchmarks.

https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/core-i5-12400-processor-review,1.html

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel-core-i5-12400f/

Thanks a lot i really appreciate the input!
What would be a budget power supply you'd recommend for this build? I am asking because the 650W one i have is 8 years old... guessing it needs replaced?

 

[Why_Me]

Thanks a lot i really appreciate the input!
What would be a budget power supply you'd recommend for this build? I am asking because the 650W one i have is 8 years old... guessing it needs replaced?

https://www.newegg.com/super-flower-leadex-iii-bronze-sf-650r14he-650w/p/1HU-024C-00017
Super Flower Leadex III Bronze PRO 650W 80+ Bronze Modular Power Supply $89.99

And this psu is made for Phanteks by Seasonic.

https://www.newegg.com/phanteks-amp-series-ph-p650g-us01-650w/p/N82E16817987009
Phanteks AMP Series 650W 80+ Gold Power Modular Supply $94.99 Save: $15.00 (13%) 84.99 after $10.00 rebate

 

[Why_Me]

If you game at 1080P then here's a few deals to look at.

https://www.antonline.com/Evga/Computers/Video_Cards/Graphic_Cards/1443209
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC GAMING 12GB GDDR6 Graphic Card + EVGA SuperNOVA 650W Power Supply + EVGA Z12 RGB USB 2.0 Gaming Keyboard + EVGA X17 Wired Customizable Gaming Mouse $669.96

https://www.antonline.com/Evga/Computers/Video_Cards/Graphic_Cards/1443678
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti XC GAMING 8GB GDDR6 LHR Graphic Card + EVGA SuperNOVA 750W GA 80+ Gold Fully Modular Power Supply + EVGA X17 Wired Customizable Gaming Mouse + EVGA Z12 RGB USB 2.0 Gaming Keyboard $727.96

https://www.antonline.com/Evga/Computers/Video_Cards/Graphic_Cards/1443679
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti FTW3 ULTRA GAMING LHR Graphics Card + EVGA SuperNOVA 750W G5 80+ Gold Power Supply + EVGA X17 Wired Customizable Gaming Mouse + EVGA Z12 RGB USB 2.0 Gaming Keyboard $819.96