Hey everyone.. I’m considering upgrading my PC, but as usual, I’m not sure if it’s a good idea right now or what to go for exactly.
I am happy with my GTX 1070 Ti for the time being, but what I’m mostly wondering about upgrading is my CPU and MOBO, and anything else that might be recommended with those.
Current CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 Skylake Quad-Core 3.2 GHz LGA 1151 65W BX80662I56500 Desktop Processor Intel
Current MOBO: MSI B150M Pro-VD LGA 1151 Intel B150 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Current PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2 220-G2-0750-XR 80+ GOLD 750W Fully Modular EVGA ECO Mode
Approximate Purchase Date: Id like to upgrade within a month or two, or really whatever makes sense for my needs/what is suggested .
Budget Range: Seeing as I’m not a super hardcore gamer but do mostly use it for gaming (mainly Overwatch), I’m thinking $500 ish total, but that’s flexible.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Currently Have: MSI Optix MAG24C 24 inch 1ms 144hz Full HD Curved Gaming Monitor with Adaptive AMD Free Sync and Wide LED Anti-Glare Screen 1920 x 1080p (I know the AMD Free Sync is wasted on me)
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, MOBO
Do you need to buy OS: I don’t think so, I got the free upgrade from Windows 7 to 10 a while back. I’m not really sure if I’ll be able to use it again. I think I have a key somewhere...
Parts Preferences: Intel, i7 would be cool unless it’s not necessary. Not sure about cooling. Don’t care too much on MOBO brand. Nothing too cheaply made.
Overclocking: Unlikely/Could be swayed
SLI or Crossfire: Unlikely/Could be swayed
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Why Are You Upgrading: I don’t really have a great reason other than It’s been 4 years since my last CPU and MOBO purchase. Also, the MOBO was cheap and I’d like something a little nicer with more room for things, my case can hold a reg. ATX, even though I don’t really do things like SLI or m.2. I could be swayed to wait buying anything as well if it makes sense to wait for the newest Intel chips to become more common in not-too-expensive MOBOs (I know they require a different port or w/e for the CPU).
I am happy with my GTX 1070 Ti for the time being, but what I’m mostly wondering about upgrading is my CPU and MOBO, and anything else that might be recommended with those.
Current CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 Skylake Quad-Core 3.2 GHz LGA 1151 65W BX80662I56500 Desktop Processor Intel
Current MOBO: MSI B150M Pro-VD LGA 1151 Intel B150 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Current PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 G2 220-G2-0750-XR 80+ GOLD 750W Fully Modular EVGA ECO Mode
Approximate Purchase Date: Id like to upgrade within a month or two, or really whatever makes sense for my needs/what is suggested .
Budget Range: Seeing as I’m not a super hardcore gamer but do mostly use it for gaming (mainly Overwatch), I’m thinking $500 ish total, but that’s flexible.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Currently Have: MSI Optix MAG24C 24 inch 1ms 144hz Full HD Curved Gaming Monitor with Adaptive AMD Free Sync and Wide LED Anti-Glare Screen 1920 x 1080p (I know the AMD Free Sync is wasted on me)
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, MOBO
Do you need to buy OS: I don’t think so, I got the free upgrade from Windows 7 to 10 a while back. I’m not really sure if I’ll be able to use it again. I think I have a key somewhere...
Parts Preferences: Intel, i7 would be cool unless it’s not necessary. Not sure about cooling. Don’t care too much on MOBO brand. Nothing too cheaply made.
Overclocking: Unlikely/Could be swayed
SLI or Crossfire: Unlikely/Could be swayed
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Why Are You Upgrading: I don’t really have a great reason other than It’s been 4 years since my last CPU and MOBO purchase. Also, the MOBO was cheap and I’d like something a little nicer with more room for things, my case can hold a reg. ATX, even though I don’t really do things like SLI or m.2. I could be swayed to wait buying anything as well if it makes sense to wait for the newest Intel chips to become more common in not-too-expensive MOBOs (I know they require a different port or w/e for the CPU).