i5 3570K upgrade?

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I currently have an i5 3570K @Stock speeds (Mobo won't allow OC) and I'm looking to upgrade to something abit more powerful and future proof as I notice I'm maxing out CPU usage in a few games.

My current system contains :

- GTX 970 Strix (OC'd)
- i5 3570K @Stock
- 8GB DDR3
- 240GB SSD
- 600W EVGA

I'm unsure of what to go for, I know I'd need a new mobo for any upgrade path apart from the 3770K

Any help appreciated.
 
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ddr3: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VPnG3C/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz170hd3ddr3

ddr4:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qjs8TW/msi-b250m-pro-vdh-micro-atx-lga1151-motherboard-b250m-pro-vdh

Or

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KvvZxr/msi-z270-a-pro-atx-lga1151-motherboard-z270-a-pro
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I was wondering that, just need some help on a choice. What kind of performance increase am I looking at?
 
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A good deal, in the games that get maxed out, mabey 20-30fps
 
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Ryzen Version

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-Gaming ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($143.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $438.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-05 16:31 EDT-0400

AMD V2

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($298.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($109.11 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($143.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $576.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-05 16:34 EDT-0400

Intel version

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($390.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($123.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($143.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $682.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-05 16:38 EDT-0400

I would get one of the ryzen version based on price/preformace. Unless you want to wait a bit, then intel may become an option. It would only be a, at most, 15-20% improvement in most games, ryzen still beats in some applications though.

Another thing is intel runs hot now and uses more power (the irony). So you will need a new cooler for 5ghz overclock, like a AIO cooler

Hope this helps
 
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It runs about 70-78C depending on the game, I also have a Hyper 212 on there also.
 
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Thank you for the in-depth reply,

I should've really mentioned about a budget. I'd have about £350 ($460) to spend on a CPU/Mobo (depending on DDR3 or not). I'm also not bothered about having the greatest and newest parts (e.g Sli compatible ect I can go without), I'm happy with a few years old if it's the best option.

I also already have a Hyper 212 cooler which I'd happily keep if possible so minus that too, and no serious OC would ever be done.

How good are the 66/6700K/76/7700K processors? What kind of performance am I looking at with those? I'd preferably like to stay with Intel.

I'm also only gaming at 2560/1920x1080.

 
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Total budget of about £350. I was looking at a 7600K/7700K with a Z270-A mobo. Leaning more towards the 7600K as I'd also need DDR4 RAM which is quite expensive!
 
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I think I'm going to go with the 6600 and the B150M-K D3 motherboard, or a 6600K and a Z270-A PRO. Can't decide if I want to spend the extra £80 on 8GB's of DDR4 RAM.

Opinions?
 
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Yeah I only ever game and browse the web.

Isn't the 6600K better? I just watched a brief video on YouTube of a comparison and the 6600K won 9 times out of 10.

 
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Ryzen means a definite upgrade to DDR4 doesn't it? I kind of want to stick to my DDR3 to reduce the extra £80 on 8GB of DDR4. That's the reason I'm thinking more towards the 6600K.

Do you know of the best 1151 DDR3 motherboard/the cheapest 1151 DDR4 motherboard?
 
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ddr3: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VPnG3C/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz170hd3ddr3

ddr4:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qjs8TW/msi-b250m-pro-vdh-micro-atx-lga1151-motherboard-b250m-pro-vdh

Or

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KvvZxr/msi-z270-a-pro-atx-lga1151-motherboard-z270-a-pro
 
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What about finding a nice Z77 motherboard with OC ability, adding a 240mm AIO liquid cooler and bumping your turbo clocks to 4.6ghz? That is what I am running (5 year old board and CPU).

You could then save the rest of your budget something else, or save it for down the line.. I have a GTX970 in mine, and get 60FPS minimums at 1080p (on the games I play). Since it was a prebuilt system, perhaps a decent case.

You could get a refurb board and case for less than $200USD and your current cooler will keep it under 75degC
 
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