CPU Upgrade Options

[dbrook007]

Hi,

I currently have an Intel i4770 @ 3.4 but wish to upgrade.

The m/b is Asus Z-87a so I'll probably need a new m/b too

I need more processing power

It's used is music production

What would be a good upgrade for the m/b and CPU ?

Thanks
Darren

 

[iSwearSheWas18]

i5 or i7? If you got an i7 4770 then you should leave it alone.There is no gain(currently)from others cpus.I would suggest you to wait till summer in order intel to present their new architecture cpus.If you still want to upgrade, go for the i7 5930k or i7 5960x or if your budget is limited for the i7 5820k.But you will need a x99 motherboard and ddr4 ram

 

[ExtreamChaozZ]

If you really need more cores for processing then I would go with the i7 5930k or the i7 5960x but as said above you will need to change some of your parts.