[SOLVED] Cpu/mobo 500 or below

Feb 3, 2019
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Im looking for a new motherboard/cpu for 500 or less, my cpu died so I’m just going to get a newer cpu/motherboard.

My specs

Gtx 1080
Msi z270 a pro
I7 7700k
16gb 2666 ddr4 ripjaws v series

I want something that can game close if not better then my 7700k along with a bit of overclocking I do have a EVGA clc 280 as my cooler for the cpu and I do design aswell in photoshop etc.. please leave your recommendations thankyou :)
 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg Business)
Total: $429.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-03 18:42 EST-0500


Or with a 970 pro for your OS below:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg Business)
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 250 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $507.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-03 18:51 EST-0500