Question i5-3570k upgrade

[CentralCal]

Hello, I have a Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H mobo, with a i5-3570k 3.4 cpu (LGA1155). I want to swap my current CPU for a better one, but would still be compatible with my current mobo. Helpful suggestions appreciated. Thank you.

 

[vapour]

can you list the entire rig?
budget?
why the upgrade? I7 will be better but not worth the cost imo.
Country?

 

[LordVile]

Hello, I have a Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H mobo, with a i5-3570k 3.4 cpu (LGA1155). I want to swap my current CPU for a better one, but would still be compatible with my current mobo. Helpful suggestions appreciated. Thank you.

Only real upgrade would be a 3770K but they're still like £120 used. Would just save up and update the system. That socket is going to get outdated really fast it's already behind in RAM and PCIE standards along with things like USB and so on.

 

[CentralCal]

i5-3570k 3.4
Gigabyte GA-Z77X-Z77
GSkill 16 gb ram
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Win 7-64
CoolerMaster 700 w ps
2 Samsaung SSD

My budget would be 300-400 $$

 

[TechyInAZ]

You're better off going with a new platform, upgrade to say a Ryzen 2600X or 3600, a B450 motherboard and a decent pair of 3200mhz 8GB RAM sticks. And you'll be set.

 

[CentralCal]

I'm an Intel/Nvidia guy, but I do appreciate your reply. Thanks