Question How to go about upgrading a Motherboard and CPU?

[ChangeTheL1ghts]

Hi, all!

So, after 5(ish) years of upgrading my GPU my CPU is finally in need of some love. I know that means upgrading the motherboard as well at this point, and it's all very unfamiliar territory for me. I don't know what a solid motherboard is when it comes to playing games, or a solid CPU for that matter (although lately I have been looking at a i7-9700K). I don't even know how much to budget, but I would like for it to at least perform well for the next 5 years.

So, here are my questions:

• Suggestions on what CPUs and Motherboards to consider for the upgrade?
• Compatibility things to be aware of (do I need to be concerned about RAM compatibility, for instance)?
• What should my budget be?

I plan on taking it in to a PC repair place to upgrade it as I'm not sure I have it in me to upgrade the Motherboard and CPU myself.

Here are my current specs:

Processor: Intel(R) Core i7-6700 CPU @ 3.40GHz
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super
Motherboard: ASUS z170AR
RAM: 2x 8gb Patriot Memory 2800 C16 Series DDR4
Storage: WDC 1TB HDD, SanDisk 112GB SSD, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB M.2
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750

Thanks so much everyone!

 

[Dj0gany]

why not go with the 10th get?
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dDjHjp

 

[ChangeTheL1ghts]

why not go with the 10th get?
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dDjHjp

I see the combo and it looks great! Thanks! I'm curious, though, what do you mean by "10th get?" Would my RAM be compatible?

 

[Dj0gany]

I see the combo and it looks great! Thanks! I'm curious, though, what do you mean by "10th get?" Would my RAM be compatible?

10th generation of intel processors,and yes your ram will work

 

[ChangeTheL1ghts]

why not go with the 10th get?
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dDjHjp

I see the combo and it looks great! Thanks! I'm curious, though, what do you mean by "10th get?" Would my RAM be compatible?r

10th generation of intel processors,and yes your ram will work

Right on! Do I need to worry about getting a new CPU cooler when upgrading a cpu/mobo?

 

[Dj0gany]

I see the combo and it looks great! Thanks! I'm curious, though, what do you mean by "10th get?" Would my RAM be compatible?r

Right on! Do I need to worry about getting a new CPU cooler when upgrading a cpu/mobo?

Whats the cooler u have now?

 

[ChangeTheL1ghts]

Whats the cooler u have now?

I believe this one: https://www.enermax.com/en/products/ets-n31