Best cpu for the gtx 1050 ti sc

[Shane_6]

What would be the best lga 1150 cpu for the gtx 1050 ti sc for around $200? I currently have an i5 4460. Works pretty well but I'm wondering if there is something better.

 

[goldstone77]

I would need to know what motherboard you have to see what is compatible with it.

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

What would be the best lga 1150 cpu for the gtx 1050 ti sc for around $200? I currently have an i5 4460. Works pretty well but I'm wondering if there is something better.

Sure there are better CPUs, but might not be worth the cost unless you sold your i5. If you had a better GPU I could see upgrading the CPU.

 

[Shane_6]

Its an asus z87-a

 

[goldstone77]

Core i7-4790K with the 2004 bios.
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z87A/HelpDesk_CPU/
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6vzv6h/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k

That being said what do you do with your computer? Are you just gaming?

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

Its an asus z87-a

i7-4770K is cheaper on eBay, about $220-$225. Would be the better bang for your buck considering the 4790K is $275 (on a good day) or more. But either would be the only CPU upgrade you should consider for the LGA 1150.

*I just looked and there's a 4770K for $200, but there doesn't seem to be a picture of the actual CPU so I'm not sure I would buy it.

 

[goldstone77]

Upgrading the CPU will not give you a better gaming experience than upgrading your video card. Video cards are really expensive now, because of Crypto mining. If it's a better gaming experience you want then hold out until new video cards come out with reasonable pricing.

 

[Shane_6]

if it helps my current specs are:
cpu: 4460
gpu: gtx 1050ti
memory: 24gb 1600 ddr3
mobo: asus z87-a

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

if it helps my current specs are:
cpu: 4460
gpu: gtx 1050ti
memory: 24gb 1600 ddr3
mobo: asus z87-a

If you aren't experience CPU limitations right now I would wait to buy a CPU. Now isn't really the best time to upgrade your CPU. Intel is coming out with 6-core mainstream Core i5 & i7 at the end of this year and that will hopefully drop the prices on the older quad-core i7.

But as previously mentioned, if you want to keep your LGA 1150 system be looking for an i7-4770K or 4790K in the used market and maybe you can find a price you like. The 4790K has been the same price used for the past 3 years so hopefully the price will drop when the next-gen comes out.