[SOLVED] Recommended CPU and Motherboard for a GTX 750ti 2gb

[mast3rvator]

I'm wanting to do a bit of upgrading to my current system and my biggest hurdle seems to be my CPU. I was wondering what would be a good motherboard and CPU to go along with my GTX 750ti 2gb?
My current set up is.
Motherboard: MSI MS-7721
CPU/APU: AMD A6-6400k APU
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750ti

Preferably under $400 for both with a decent performance boost.
Thank You

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

There's plenty of ways to do it. Cheaper motherboard and better CPU, or cheaper CPU and better motherboard. The cheaper CPUs would be plenty for your GTX 750 Ti and even a newer mid-range GPU. You get a better motherboard with the AMD CPU for less cost. I really suggested better motherboards than required. You could go cheaper on both motherboards to save money and possible to get a better i5 or Ryzen 5 CPU.

*Also, not sure if you require a MicroATX motherboard or not. Note the AMD is ATX and not mATX.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370M MORTAR Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($115.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $344.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-20 00:22 EST-0500

or

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($91.99 @ Walmart)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($129.00 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($115.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $336.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-20 00:22 EST-0500

 

[mast3rvator]

Awesome! Thank you! This was a huge help.

 

[InvalidError]

The Ryzen 2200G's IGP should be faster than your 750Ti so there is little point in carrying that over except maybe for extra video outputs.

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

The Ryzen 2200G's IGP should be faster than your 750Ti so there is little point in carrying that over except maybe for extra video outputs.

Good point to bring up. I think the Ryzen 5 2400G with Vega 11 is faster, but the 2200G with Vega 8 is a little slower than a 750 Ti.

 

[mast3rvator]

Thank Ya'll very much for the help. I did this option.
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($91.99 @ Walmart)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($129.00 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($115.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $336.97

So now I'm waiting for the parts to come in. It was under $360 with tax and shipping. It looks like I will get a pretty good performance boost and extend the life of my gaming computer.

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

Yeah, the Ryzen 3 2200G is definitely a good upgrade from your old A6-6400K.

See the comparison https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-Ryzen-3-2200G-vs-AMD-A6-6400K-APU/m441832vsm3048

I hope the ATX motherboard fits your case. Do you know if it will? What kind of case do you have? I would hate for you to get your parts and not be able to use them right away.

 

[mast3rvator]

It should, I have a Enermax Thorex case made to hold ATX and micro ATX. Pretty big case.
lol looking at the benchmark is amazing. This will also allow me to upgrade my GPU later on, with a much better base system you have helped me with.Thank you very much

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

Sounds good. Hope you enjoy it!