Looking to upgrade. Need help!

[atostado]

My build:

Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPu
Intel Core i5 4460 @ 3.20GHz
Haswell 22nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
ASRock H97M Anniversary (CPUSocket)
Graphics
ZOWIE XL LCD (1920x1080@144Hz)
VX2250 SERIES (1920x1080@60Hz)
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (Gigabyte)
Storage
931GB Western Digital WDC WD10EZEX-08M2NA0 (SATA)
223GB TOSHIBA-TR150 (SSD)
PSU 620w

I'm looking to get a i7 6700k as I want to stream, but I was informed i would need a new motherboard. I need help to upgrade any of these components to fit the new motherboard, as well as a new motherboard suggestion. I'm willing to drop enough money on the upgrade, but not buy the most high end of components. Please help

 

[N3rdR4ge]

first of all, why are you upgrading? have you tried streaming yet? I cant see it being an issue with what you have at all.

 

[Autocrat]

You will need a MOBO with an LGA1151 socket - don't worry, that processor will costs 6x as much as the board, so comparatively it won't cost much. Check out https://pcpartpicker.com/ - it will let you build a system from scratch and select parts, and it will check compatibility.

 

[N3rdR4ge]

6x as much? maybe if he buys the lowest end board available. generally a middle of the line board costs about $150 which is about half of an i7. generally speaking the i7 is 2.5x the price of the board.

 

[atostado]

I want to upgrade because streaming games like h1z1 is not working out so well. My game crashes often and it skips a lot. I go to task manager and the CPU is sitting at 100% so I'm assuming I need a better one, right? I'm not the most tech savvy person, so if you recommend something else I'm willing to try it.

 

[N3rdR4ge]

if thats the case, why not just upgrade to a better haswell processor? a xeon 1231v3 is an extremely good option for streaming games, and its affordable. you won't have to change any of your hardware.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117316

 

[atostado]

so when it comes to being compatible, am I looking for a cpu that fits the lga 1150 socket? would the 4790k be a better option? I'm looking for something significantly better than what i have now, unless you think the xeon fits that.

 

[N3rdR4ge]

yes, 1150 socket. that xeon = i7-4770 without integrated graphics. dont bother with the k processor. the xeon is a much better value for you. you don't need to overclock or spend money on additional cooling.