Hello all.
Following a decision to upgrade my GPU, it appears that it is time for a CPU upgrade also.
You're advice would be welcome.
current specs
novatech vulcan v2 case. 92 exhaust, 1x 120 front, 2 x 120 side.
Antec earthwatts ea500d
Gigabyte Ga 970 ds3 rev 1.0
FX 6350 (stock)
Noctua NH L12
2x4gb hyperx ddr3 1600 cl9
Kingston v200 90gb ssd
500gb WD Blue HDD
Philips DVD RW
Asus CU 1gb 7850 (oc 1050/1450 stock voltage)
Windows 10 pro 64bit
I would like to stick to £500 but will push to £600, though I do fancy a new case.
I like the look of the NZXT H440 for cooling and looks. Open options on this.
I would like a RX480 for future dx12 titles but the gtx 1060 is really tempting for its temperatures.
CPU wise, AM3 is a dead duck. Done me proud for 4 years but intel is a no brainer now. I was thinking i5. Do I go k and z170 board? Would like a Z170 board anyway for possible future upgrade cpu and overclock oppertunities.
I like cool and I like quiet. Don't really ever look at my case, so asthetics are not a major issue. Garish, NO, plain, fine. Led, not interested. not the end of the world, but given a choice, it would be no led.
I have a Be Quiet Dark Rock TF already to go for the new CPU. Madmatt gave me the best advice so far regarding top down coolers. Though I did not get the recommended cooler, I did get the Noctua and the drop in vrm and northbridge temps were significant.
Of the current case fans, the 82 is a noctua and 1 of the side 120 is a noctua. I have another noctua with the cooler, so could use that also. I like the noctua fans. Airflow to noise ration is quite impressive.
In no major hurry as working away up to xmas, but would be nice to start gathering parts to build.
Thanks in advance.
Following a decision to upgrade my GPU, it appears that it is time for a CPU upgrade also.
You're advice would be welcome.
current specs
novatech vulcan v2 case. 92 exhaust, 1x 120 front, 2 x 120 side.
Antec earthwatts ea500d
Gigabyte Ga 970 ds3 rev 1.0
FX 6350 (stock)
Noctua NH L12
2x4gb hyperx ddr3 1600 cl9
Kingston v200 90gb ssd
500gb WD Blue HDD
Philips DVD RW
Asus CU 1gb 7850 (oc 1050/1450 stock voltage)
Windows 10 pro 64bit
I would like to stick to £500 but will push to £600, though I do fancy a new case.
I like the look of the NZXT H440 for cooling and looks. Open options on this.
I would like a RX480 for future dx12 titles but the gtx 1060 is really tempting for its temperatures.
CPU wise, AM3 is a dead duck. Done me proud for 4 years but intel is a no brainer now. I was thinking i5. Do I go k and z170 board? Would like a Z170 board anyway for possible future upgrade cpu and overclock oppertunities.
I like cool and I like quiet. Don't really ever look at my case, so asthetics are not a major issue. Garish, NO, plain, fine. Led, not interested. not the end of the world, but given a choice, it would be no led.
I have a Be Quiet Dark Rock TF already to go for the new CPU. Madmatt gave me the best advice so far regarding top down coolers. Though I did not get the recommended cooler, I did get the Noctua and the drop in vrm and northbridge temps were significant.
Of the current case fans, the 82 is a noctua and 1 of the side 120 is a noctua. I have another noctua with the cooler, so could use that also. I like the noctua fans. Airflow to noise ration is quite impressive.
In no major hurry as working away up to xmas, but would be nice to start gathering parts to build.
Thanks in advance.