Looking to upgrade Processor, wanted some advice

[nintelevision]

Hey everyone,

Like the title states, I'm currently in the market to upgrade my Processor. Let me start off by saying that yes, I understand that there are other parts that could use upgrading as well, but as of right now, with all of the video editing and recording I've been doing, the Processor is the highest priority for me. Here is my current build-

Operating System
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core i5 3450 @ 3.10GHz
Ivy Bridge 22nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (11-11-11-28)
Motherboard
MSI B75MA-P45 (MS-7798) (SOCKET 1155)
Graphics
2048MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series (ATI AIB)
Storage
931GB Western Digital WDC WD10EZEX-00ZF5A0 ATA Device (SATA)
931GB Western Digital WDC WD10EZEX-00BN5A0 ATA Device (SATA)
1863GB Western Digital WDC WD20EZRX-00D8PB0 ATA Device (SATA)

I've done a bit of research, and I realize that I will most likely have to replace my motherboard as well if I want to make my Processor upgrade worthwhile, which is fine. So, I guess my question is- for someone who is doing quite a bit of effects rendering/video recording and exporting, what would be the best motherboard & Processor combo that would give me both the biggest bang for my buck, and either current gen or close to current gen so I could have the option of upgrading other parts later when I have the available funds? I was looking at different 1150 socket Processors this morning since those are current gen, would that be the way to go? The comparison sites I've been looking at keep telling me that the 4670K or the 4690K would be my best bet. Also, please note that I want to make sure that whatever motherboard I upgrade to will still support most/all of my other current parts.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

 

[DonkeyOatie]

What budget? The i7 5820K/X99 might be even better. Six fast core. Do you make money with this system?

 

[nintelevision]

What budget? The i7 5820K/X99 might be even better. Six fast core. Do you make money with this system?

My budget is flexible, I'd cap it at about $500, but less is always better. Not sure what you mean by "do you make money with this system?" If you were asking if this is like a work computer, then I guess it kind of is, I do video editing, recording, and effects work on the side, but it isn't really making me any money, it's more a hobby.

 

[CBender]

I would look at Intel 1231v3/Z97/16GB ddr3 or the newer 1230v5/c232/16GB ddr 4. It is the cheapest cpu you could buy new that offers hyperthreading (4cores/8threads). It would definitely be an upgrade from your current system.

If you could stretch the budget the X99 platform with a 5820k would be a better upgrade since you would have a lot more flexibility if you wanted to upgrade the cpu in the next 2 years.

 

[nintelevision]

I would look at Intel 1231v3/Z97/16GB ddr3 or the newer 1230v5/c232/16GB ddr 4. It is the cheapest cpu you could buy new that offers hyperthreading (4cores/8threads). It would definitely be an upgrade from your current system.

If you could stretch the budget the X99 platform with a 5820k would be a better upgrade since you would have a lot more flexibility if you wanted to upgrade the cpu in the next 2 years.

Oh no I mean the Processor, not my entire computer haha. Crap, I assumed people would know what I meant, I guess not. Let me edit my post to state Processor and not CPU.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Well above budget, but very powerful and upgradable in the future. The LGA 2011-3 motherboard is still current for Haswell and will also run yet to be released Broadwell-E.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($374.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK PALLAS 56.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X99M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($168.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $656.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-16 14:48 EST-0500

I use this CPU for general purpose use and its throughput is as good as my 4.6Ghz i5 4690K, better in some situations.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($74.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $419.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-16 14:53 EST-0500

Motherboard allows for overclocking the memory to 2400Mhz for a decent speed improvement. (or not for about $50 cheaper)

 

[nintelevision]

Well above budget, but very powerful and upgradable in the future. The LGA 2011-3 motherboard is still current for Haswell and will also run yet to be released Broadwell-E.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($374.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK PALLAS 56.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X99M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($168.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $656.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-16 14:48 EST-0500

I use this CPU for general purpose use and its throughput is as good as my 4.6Ghz i5 4690K, better in some situations.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($74.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $419.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-16 14:53 EST-0500

Motherboard allows for overclocking the memory to 2400Mhz for a decent speed improvement. (or not for about $50 cheaper)

Awesome, thank you! This was very helpful. Are both of those compatible with most/all of my current parts? Or would I have to replace anything else?

 

[CBender]

So to be clear if you mean 500$ just for the processor (cpu) then go with the 5820k. Unfortunately on the 500 mark there aren't any other viable since the 5930k only offers more pci lanes. Meaning that if you are not planning to use four gpu cards or an extensive array of pci-e drives your won't benefit from it at all.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Well above budget, but very powerful and upgradable in the future. The LGA 2011-3 motherboard is still current for Haswell and will also run yet to be released Broadwell-E.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($374.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK PALLAS 56.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X99M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($168.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $656.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-16 14:48 EST-0500

I use this CPU for general purpose use and its throughput is as good as my 4.6Ghz i5 4690K, better in some situations.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($74.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $419.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-16 14:53 EST-0500

Motherboard allows for overclocking the memory to 2400Mhz for a decent speed improvement. (or not for about $50 cheaper)

Awesome, thank you! This was very helpful. Are both of those compatible with most/all of my current parts? Or would I have to replace anything else?

Everything I have suggested is new, everything else will work. If you use slower memory, then you could use the memory you already have with the Xeon, but the i7 5820K needs DDR4.

Elephant in the room, what is your PSU? Needs to be a high performance and robust one.

When you replace the motherboard, you will have to re-key or replace the OS. It is keyed to the 'old' motherboard.