Looking for "budget" and reliable motherboard

[Junaid_8]

Hello, i'm here today with two questions, but first let me show you what i got.
Motherboard
Sapphire Pure Platinum A75 (AMD A75)

Cpu
An amd which i can't figure out what model is it. Its a quad-core 3.0ghz

Ram
2x4gb patriot

Gpu
Asus Radeon hd 6670

Psu
Summit power 450w (IPX-P4-450ATX)

HDD
x2 Wd 250gb Barracuda 7200

1st question)
Now, it is a really basic system. I do strictly graphics on it, including video rendering, photoshop and 3d modelling and rendering.
I'm taking graphics at university and from fall i'll be required to purchase a Macbook which will cost about CAD$3200. I'm not sure if i should wait for the macbook to come and use it as a desktop by plugging an extra monitor, or slowly upgrade my desktop part by part. I would expect the macbook, considered the price, to be a really powerful candidate for becoming my main workstation. But i'm worried it may not be this much powerful so i will be better have a desktop as the main workstation.

2nd question)
If i decide to upgrade my desktop i think i should start from the mobo as mine is more than 10 years old. I would like to be able to have 2 gpu's in the near future.
Also, i'm going to keep my system an AMD rather than intel as my macbook will be intel. I'd also love to have a huge file transfering speed. I think for the speed it matters how many rpm the hdd is equipped with. Finally, probably going for a cheap SSD to try.

If somebody could help me figure out my situation i would really appreciate. Thanks in advance to everybody.

 

[imsqam]

Hi,

If you can provide the model info for the Macbook that would be helpful. Based on the price I am thinking that it is a Macbook Pro 15 inch with the i7-6700HQ CPU.

The i7-6700HQ is a fast mobile processor but desktop CPU's will always crush the mobile versions.
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-6700HQ-vs-Group-/m34954vs10
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-6700HQ-vs-Intel-Core-i7-7700K/m34954vs3647

If cost is not an issue and having a more powerful computer for graphical processing is desired, then build a desktop. A more powerful computer will save time, especially with rendering.

Quite honestly, there is nothing in your current build that I would save. 10 years is an eternity in computer terms. If you could provide a budget then a build could be suggested. If you are not comfortable with assembling computers and since you are Canadian, if the parts are ordered from NCIX.com for a small fee they will assemble for you.
http://www.ncix.com/detail/pc-assembly-and-testing-with-6c-7842.htm

Here is a sample build (I know, pricing in Canada is really hurting right now). This will be significantly faster than the Macbook.

PCPartPicker part list: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/xmxhJV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/xmxhJV/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($372.88 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D9L 46.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($92.63 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME X370-PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard ($254.23 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($180.78 @ NCIX)
Storage: Transcend MTS800 64GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($68.72 @ NCIX)
Storage: ADATA Premier Pro SP920 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.93 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($141.23 @ NCIX)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 580 4GB GAMING X Video Card ($333.33 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($67.78 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($123.14 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($146.88 @ NCIX)
Total: $1911.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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