Best mATX Motherboard and CPU

[Reggod]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($110.50 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($66.90 @ OutletPC)
Memory: PNY - Optima 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
Storage: Kingston - HyperX 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($316.95 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($544.98 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix - Prodigy M Midnight MicroATX Mini Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master - SickleFlow (Blue) 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($8.32 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master - SickleFlow (Blue) 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($8.32 @ OutletPC)
Other: Evercool 5.25" Cross Flow System Fan - Revision 2 - (PCAC2)
Total: $1169.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-30 16:54 EDT-0400

This is my current build and as you can see, the Mobo and CPU are completely outdated for my GPU. Can I get some suggestions on the best possible Motherboard and CPU for this build? My budget is ~$500. Thanks for looking.

 

[WildCard999]

The motherboard has been updated to accept the newer 2000 series CPU's so ignore the PCPer warning.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($64.07 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($166.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $441.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-30 17:03 EDT-0400

Massive upgrade over your 8320.
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-Ryzen-5-2600X-vs-AMD-FX-8320/3956vs1983

 

[Reggod]

Thanks. If you're going to include RAM (thanks!), my budget jumps to $800. So if you'd suggest any change based on that, please let me know.

 

[feelinfroggy777]

I like Wildcard999's pick. The 2600x is a very good CPU. For price vs performance, it is probably one of the better buys.

The 8600k has about a 5-10% edge in gaming, but it cost more money. So it depends on what is more important. Price vs performance.

If you are playing at 1440p or 4k, the difference is even less between the two CPUs and I would say the extra threads of the 2600x would be the deciding factor for me.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DVp8f8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DVp8f8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($239.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($119.28 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($164.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $523.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-30 17:09 EDT-0400

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Thanks. If you're going to include RAM (thanks!), my budget jumps to $800. So if you'd suggest any change based on that, please let me know.

For gaming the only better CPUs you could do would be the 2700x or the 8700k. But the difference in performance is very slim between the 2600x and the 8600k. If you are big into overclocking, then you can get a better motherboard to assist, but the AMD CPUs XFR basically overclocks itself and you don't see a big improvement in gaming.

Additionally, a mATX board will limit your options of motherboards. There just are not that many out there.

 

[WildCard999]

Thanks. If you're going to include RAM (thanks!), my budget jumps to $800. So if you'd suggest any change based on that, please let me know.

You'll have a very good build and TBH I really can't think of anything else to upgrade unless we consider your monitor, what is your current one?

 

[Reggod]

Thanks a ton everyone! Exactly what I needed.

 

[Reggod]

I'll probably go with a budget widescreen monitor wildcard, just about anything is going to be better than my current 2009 Dell UltraSharp.

 

[Reggod]

Any extra cash left over after the CPU and Mobo will go towards that.

 

[WildCard999]

I'll probably go with a budget widescreen monitor wildcard, just about anything is going to be better than my current 2009 Dell UltraSharp.

If you haven't tried ultra wide and your programs/games support it you'll love it, I had a 2560x1080P/75hz/IPS ultra wide and it was amazing. If you can afford the 3440x1440P that's what I'd recommend and go with at least 34" as the smaller ones are a bit too short IMO.

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Ultrawide FTW!

 

[Reggod]

I'll definitely get that if at all possible. Really looking forward to ordering tonight! Thanks again both of you.