[SOLVED] Looking to upgrade computer, any advice?

[Crivision]

Hey y’all, self explanatory post.

Specs of current PC

MSI GTX 980 ti
I5 6600k
MSI z170a Gaming m7
G.skill trident z ram 16gb 3200 ghz
Kraken x61
WD Black 1tb
HyperX Savage 240gb SSD

leaning forward a CPU + Motherboard upgrade as load is at 100% quite often during multi-tasking/gaming

but any other suggestions for future proofing is welcome, thanks!

 

[punkncat]

Given the GPU market, I would suggest keeping 'most of' your system and replace the mobo/CPU/drive with something 12th gen Intel. Your RAM kit would work fine with it. Ryzen would be an option but you could be leaving some performance on the table in regard to the 3200 speed.

 

[Why_Me]

Hey y’all, self explanatory post.

Specs of current PC

MSI GTX 980 ti
I5 6600k
MSI z170a Gaming m7
G.skill trident z ram 16gb 3200 ghz
Kraken x61
WD Black 1tb
HyperX Savage 240gb SSD

leaning forward a CPU + Motherboard upgrade as load is at 100% quite often during multi-tasking/gaming

but any other suggestions for future proofing is welcome, thanks!

What country are you located and what is your budget?

 

[Crivision]

What country are you located and what is your budget?

United States, give or take $400-$600

 

[klaudmjj]

Hey y’all, self explanatory post.

Specs of current PC

MSI GTX 980 ti
I5 6600k
MSI z170a Gaming m7
G.skill trident z ram 16gb 3200 ghz
Kraken x61
WD Black 1tb
HyperX Savage 240gb SSD

leaning forward a CPU + Motherboard upgrade as load is at 100% quite often during multi-tasking/gaming

but any other suggestions for future proofing is welcome, thanks!

I went from an i5 7600k to a ryzen 5 5600x, the best choice I made. Depending on your budget, if you have A LOT then go for the new top-of-the-line dogs like the 12th gen i7's. However, I think the 5600x is a great choice. It's cheap and you can easily pick up a second-hand x570 motherboard for half retail which is what I did. Got the asus x570 gaming f.

 

[Why_Me]

United States, give or take $400-$600

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Mortar-Gaming-Motherboard-Socket/dp/B09PXD16F6/
MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR4 $179.99

https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-12400f-core-i5-12th-gen/p/N82E16819118360
Intel Core i5-12400F $199.99

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B660M-MORTAR-WIFI-DDR4

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/msi-mag-b660m-mortar-wifi-ddr4

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/u...2400f-processor-18m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz.html

https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/core-i5-12400-processor-review,1.html

Intel Core i5-12400F Review - The AMD Challenger

The Intel Core i5-12400F comes at an extremely attractive price point, yet offers performance comparable to AMD's Ryzen 5 5600X. While Intel introduced a Hybrid core design with Alder Lake, the 12400F is a P-core only design, which helps avoid potential compatibility issues with E-cores.

www.techpowerup.com

 

[Crivision]

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Mortar-Gaming-Motherboard-Socket/dp/B09PXD16F6/
MSI MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR4 $179.99

https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-12400f-core-i5-12th-gen/p/N82E16819118360
Intel Core i5-12400F $199.99

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B660M-MORTAR-WIFI-DDR4

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/msi-mag-b660m-mortar-wifi-ddr4

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/u...2400f-processor-18m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz.html

https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/core-i5-12400-processor-review,1.html

Intel Core i5-12400F Review - The AMD Challenger

The Intel Core i5-12400F comes at an extremely attractive price point, yet offers performance comparable to AMD's Ryzen 5 5600X. While Intel introduced a Hybrid core design with Alder Lake, the 12400F is a P-core only design, which helps avoid potential compatibility issues with E-cores.

www.techpowerup.com

Update: I officially upgraded a week or two ago, followed this exact suggestion. Worth every penny.