Hello all, new guy here. I purchased a
CybertronPC Borg-709 Gaming Desktop - AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz Hexa-Core, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB GDDR5), 8GB DDR3 Memory, 1TB HDD, WiFi, DVD±RW, Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-Bit [ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016LO0MQA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ]
awhile back to get into pc gaming. Since then I upgraded the psu to a Corsair CX750m and the GPU to a GTX 1070, founders edition. I am still new to upgrading and understanding all the pc jargon. I am currently planning a large scale upgrade that will nicely compliment my GTX 1070. This build is going to be used almost exclusively for gaming and watching videos. I do NOT care about overclocking. I have an idea of the parts I want except for the motherboard, I am lost in what is compatible and good there. Details of what I already have and what I am thinking, and my budget below! Thank you all in advance for any help you could provide!
Approximate Purchase Date: Oct-Nov.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Watching video, Web surfing
Are you buying a monitor: No, already have an ASUS PB278Q 27" WQHD 2560x1440 IPS DisplayPort HDMI DVI Eye Care Monitor [
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009C3M7H0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ].
What I Currently Have:
Motherboard: GA-78LMT-USB3 6.0
GPU: GTX 1070
CPU: AMD Fx6300
RAM: 8GB DDR3 (unknown company)
HDD: Toshiba___DT01ACA100M500
PSU: Corsair CX750m (Bronze)
Parts to Upgrade + Budget Range:
Motherboard: Need Compatible suggestion (Budget $75-$200)
GPU: Keeping my GTX 1070
CPU: Thinking I want Intel I5-7600 w/ heatsink fan ($219),
[ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYTYSMK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 ] Intel BX80677I57600 7th Gen Core Desktop Processors
RAM: Thinking 2x8GB Ram sticks (DDR4) – Corsair – Vengeance ($150)
[ https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-vengeance-2-pack-8gb-pc4-19200-ddr4-dimm-unbuffered-non-ecc-desktop-memory-kit-black/5822470.p?skuId=5822470 ] CORSAIR - Vengeance 2-Pack 8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 DIMM Unbuffered Non-ECC Desktop Memory Kit - Black
SSD: Open to Suggestion, Would rather leave alone.
PSU: Preferably keep my Corsair CX 750m, open to suggestion if required.
Do you need to buy OS: Don’t believe so.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon (I have prime), Bestbuy (No tax if I can get it in Nh)
Location: Lowell, MA
Parts Preferences: Intel Cpu, DRM4 ram that is compatible with cpu, and motherboard that is compatible with all.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 27” 16:9 2560 x 1440
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I am upgrading because I got a new job out of college and want to push my hardware up significantly. I want a fairly powerful machine that will be ready to handle VR whenever I jump on that bandwagon (probably another year or so, need space for it!). I will probably side with the HTC VIVE, however I am open to the Oculus Rift depending on the future changes of the two. I do not care about overclocking and would rather keep regular fans inside my build.
Thanks again all for getting through this long post and for any help / suggestions that can be provided! My main question is if this will all be compatible and also what mother board should I get that will work with these parts that fits my gaming (not streaming) needs and my $75-$200 budget. Any side suggestions for other parts are more than welcome and appreciated.
CybertronPC Borg-709 Gaming Desktop - AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz Hexa-Core, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB GDDR5), 8GB DDR3 Memory, 1TB HDD, WiFi, DVD±RW, Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-Bit [ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016LO0MQA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ]
awhile back to get into pc gaming. Since then I upgraded the psu to a Corsair CX750m and the GPU to a GTX 1070, founders edition. I am still new to upgrading and understanding all the pc jargon. I am currently planning a large scale upgrade that will nicely compliment my GTX 1070. This build is going to be used almost exclusively for gaming and watching videos. I do NOT care about overclocking. I have an idea of the parts I want except for the motherboard, I am lost in what is compatible and good there. Details of what I already have and what I am thinking, and my budget below! Thank you all in advance for any help you could provide!
Approximate Purchase Date: Oct-Nov.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Watching video, Web surfing
Are you buying a monitor: No, already have an ASUS PB278Q 27" WQHD 2560x1440 IPS DisplayPort HDMI DVI Eye Care Monitor [
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009C3M7H0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ].
What I Currently Have:
Motherboard: GA-78LMT-USB3 6.0
GPU: GTX 1070
CPU: AMD Fx6300
RAM: 8GB DDR3 (unknown company)
HDD: Toshiba___DT01ACA100M500
PSU: Corsair CX750m (Bronze)
Parts to Upgrade + Budget Range:
Motherboard: Need Compatible suggestion (Budget $75-$200)
GPU: Keeping my GTX 1070
CPU: Thinking I want Intel I5-7600 w/ heatsink fan ($219),
[ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYTYSMK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 ] Intel BX80677I57600 7th Gen Core Desktop Processors
RAM: Thinking 2x8GB Ram sticks (DDR4) – Corsair – Vengeance ($150)
[ https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-vengeance-2-pack-8gb-pc4-19200-ddr4-dimm-unbuffered-non-ecc-desktop-memory-kit-black/5822470.p?skuId=5822470 ] CORSAIR - Vengeance 2-Pack 8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 DIMM Unbuffered Non-ECC Desktop Memory Kit - Black
SSD: Open to Suggestion, Would rather leave alone.
PSU: Preferably keep my Corsair CX 750m, open to suggestion if required.
Do you need to buy OS: Don’t believe so.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon (I have prime), Bestbuy (No tax if I can get it in Nh)
Location: Lowell, MA
Parts Preferences: Intel Cpu, DRM4 ram that is compatible with cpu, and motherboard that is compatible with all.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 27” 16:9 2560 x 1440
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I am upgrading because I got a new job out of college and want to push my hardware up significantly. I want a fairly powerful machine that will be ready to handle VR whenever I jump on that bandwagon (probably another year or so, need space for it!). I will probably side with the HTC VIVE, however I am open to the Oculus Rift depending on the future changes of the two. I do not care about overclocking and would rather keep regular fans inside my build.
Thanks again all for getting through this long post and for any help / suggestions that can be provided! My main question is if this will all be compatible and also what mother board should I get that will work with these parts that fits my gaming (not streaming) needs and my $75-$200 budget. Any side suggestions for other parts are more than welcome and appreciated.