Time to upgrade, not sure what to go with.

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I need to upgrade my processor, motherboard and ram, but I'm not sure what to get. I am currently running an EVGA GTX 1060 6gb, with an FX-8300. My motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 (Supports ddr3 ram). I want to switch to an intel processor, which requires me to get a new motherboard, and ddr4 ram. (And most likely an aftermarket cpu fan??)

What I want to buy:
CPU: Intel i5 7400
Mobo: ASRock B250M Pro4
Ram: 2x 4gb Viper Elite 2400 mhz
CPU Fan (If needed): Hyper 212 Evo

Is this a smart upgrade? If no, I'll need to know what to do. Mobo must be a micro to fit my case. Also, is the aftermarket fan worth it, or will a stock one do just fine? And is there anything I'm missing here?
 
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If you want to switch to Intel, coffee lake is better buy.
For your budget, this Ryzen set is a better buy:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($65.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($103.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $294.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-30 11:05 EST-0500

1300X vs I5-7400: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18l6Aoy8S18
Not to mention you can OC 1300X further.
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Yeah that would be a nice upgrade from your 8300. The i5-7400 does come with a CPU cooler, but Intel stock coolers are generally garbage so I would definitely recommend the 212 EVO. I even run one of those on my backup i3 system and it keeps it nice and cool. Considering the price of the 212 EVO, it is a good idea.
 
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The cpu you have is not too bad, but they need a large cpu cooler to crank the speed up more. The Hyper 212 Evo is way too small, i mean way bigger like the biggest one you can fit in your case. Also a extra case fan or two wont hurt.

Spend $100 on a decent cooler it's still way cheaper than doing a full upgrade.

Get the largest cpu cooler you can find, make sure it also works for other sockets like intel's newest one and AM4 so you can reuse it later.
 
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If you want to switch to Intel, coffee lake is better buy.
For your budget, this Ryzen set is a better buy:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($65.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($103.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $294.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-30 11:05 EST-0500

1300X vs I5-7400: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18l6Aoy8S18
Not to mention you can OC 1300X further.
 
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Not planning on speeding up my current processor, I would much rather switch to intel and the lga 1151 socket so I can upgrade in the future if I need to.
 
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Thank you, 300 dollars sounds a lot more reasonable than 400, I was considering Ryzens in the past. And i think this is what I'll be going with.
 
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You know Kaby lake is the last gen on B250 chipset, right? Either jump on coffee lake or Ryzen AM4. AM4 will last until 2020.
 
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If 400, I will get this, just one more idea for you to think about:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($65.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($182.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $398.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-30 11:09 EST-0500

1400 has 8 threads compared to 4 of 1300X, will last longer. 16 gb is good to have too, but not a must, 8gb is still plenty.
 
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I think I'm going with your cheaper suggestion simply due to my budget and what I've spent already. I currently have a 650w 80 Plus PSU, that should be fine for all of this right?
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - R1 Universal 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK - THEMIS Evo 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: FSP Group - Windale 6 60.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $152.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-30 11:08 EST-0500

It seems like the RAIJINTEK - THEMIS Evo is on sale or cheaper because it doesn't support AM4. (You have socket AM3+ so it will work)
Not sure about the FSP Group - Windale 6, it's fairly new.
The CRYORIG - R1 Universal 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler is more money but it supports AM4 and intel sockets and has 2 fans.
 
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