[SOLVED] Need help picking parts, is i7 6700k and z270 mobo worth it?

[C87756]

Hi, I have a gtx 980 and a Samsung 980 500gb ssd, I’m about to order a z270 mobo, i7 6700k and 500w psu. I would like to know if I’m about to waste my money and if I could maybe get better value for my money. I’m buying second hand, I paid £200 for gpu and I’m about to buy the mobo for £70-90 and cpu £90-110

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

I would like to know if I’m about to waste my money

that all depends on what your intentions are.
this won't be much of a modern gaming system but for web browsing or media purposes it would be good.

could maybe get better value for my money.

the CPU is 6 generations old from 2015.
for ~$50-75 more you can get a new 11th or 12th gen Intel Core CPU that would blow this 6th gen out of the water.

but it would take ~$100 more for a new LGA1200 motherboard.

 

[C87756]

that all depends on what your intentions are.
this won't be much of a modern gaming system but for web browsing or media purposes it would be good.

the CPU is 6 generations old from 2015.
for ~$50-75 more you can get a new 11th or 12th gen Intel Core CPU that would blow this 6th gen out of the water.

but it would take ~$100 more for a new LGA1200 motherboard.

Ok what is a good 11th or 12 gen processor to pair with a gtx 980? I also have a 165hz monitor and I’m looking to upgrade the gpu in the future.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

what is a good 11th or 12 gen processor

i5-**600K would be the highest you would really need for just gaming with either generation.

many reviews and recommendations for basic gaming systems rate the i5-11400 as the best budget option.

 

[geofelt]

First of all, whatever you do, buy a quality power supply.
500w may not do it for your 980, and likely would not for a stronger graphics card down the line.
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

Look for 650w or better, and buy a psu with a 7 to 10 year warranty.
It is a long term investment.

On the processor, 12th gen cheaper units are on the way:
https://www.anandtech.com/show/1716...-lake-22-new-desktops-cpus-8-new-laptoph-cpus