Upgrade or replace mobo

[allytyc]

Current system

SUpernova 750 p2 psu
gigabyte G1 sniper 1155 z77 mobo
i5 - 3570k
16gb team elite ram
Aorus 1080ti
ocz SSD

PC use =
Gaming at 3440x1440
Autocad work
General browsing and film watching

Over the weekend my Mobo decided to die on me and i am left with a decision.

1. Replace mobo is the cheapest option but may have to be a used card as not sure any are available any more.
2. Just go all out and get a i7-8700k and mobo and ram to match
3. look at amd....

My concerns with upgrading is at the res i play at i will not much if any difference for the big price i will have to pay out. which makes me think it would be worth trying to keep my current system alive for a few more years if i can.

Whats everyone's opinion. i dont have much knowledge but this is what i have assumed from reading what i can find on the internet .

thanks in advance

Ally

 

[zoltan.boese]

You write, you use the PC for work as well. Since your only upgrade possibility is a 3rd generation i7, the platform is ripe for a change. In case you want to hold on to your DDR3 ram you can shift to the 6th-7th generation intel processors. If you are looking for a future proof upgrade, get a DDR4 platform based on a Ryzen cpu!

Your system has some value left, and can be sold. In 2-3 years the price of the ddr3 ram and 3rd gen stuff you have will be far lower.

 

[superninja12]

Welcome to the forums ally,

gaming at UWQGH is just premium and that asks a premium price tag.
So in that case, If you want more fps because you feel its stuttering , than yes its worth the upgrade.

Im at the same resolution at my work right now and I do autocad too (which i should be doing instead of helping you right now ..) However this is going smooth enough for my liking .

so yeah that leaves just gaming.
checkout benchmarks! http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/intel_core_i7_8700k_processor_review,19.html

honorable mention is the ryzen 2700x http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/amd_ryzen_7_2700x_review,23.html

This is biased but I would get the intel i7 8700k because 1) you can probably afford it and 2) no hassle , intel always worked solid for me .

 

[gingerrankin]

Zoltan.boese kabylake and skykake dont use ddr3. They use ddr3L.

 

[gingerrankin]

Hello Ally.

Option 1) Mobo is perhaps the weakest element of the computer. Is you buy a overpriced second hand Z77 mobo, you have a CPU 3570K which was very good at the time but which is clearly insufficient to handle a GTX 1080ti and AUTOCAD. And a Mobo without warranty that can be broken at any time.
Current CPUs equivalent in power to a 3570K are I3-8100 (Intel) and Ryzen 5 1500x (AMD). It is not that I recommend you buy one of the two, it is simply to show you what you currently have.

2) Any Intel CPU equal to or greater than I5-8400 serves you. Is you like overclock buy a Z370 mobo (and a K chip), other buy a B360 one.

3) Any CPU equal to or greater than Rizen 5 1600x serves you. Buy a B350 mobo.

2) and 3) You need 2x8 GB DDR4 RAM. If Intel a 2666 is enough. If Ryzen you need a 3200, especial for ryzen like Flarex.

Personally I prefer Intel if only because the pins are on the socket instead of the CPU (I admit it's silly ...).

Good luck!

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

I'm opposite. I prefer the pins on CPU. At least it's easier to see if you bend a pin lol.

 

[allytyc]

thanks for all the reply's

I think i have decided against replacing the mobo, not keen on buying a second hand board at the prices i have found.
Think i will just spend that extra money now and hopefully have another setup that will last me 5 or more years.
Will get a I7-8700k, 16gb ram and an appropriate mobo.

was very tempted to look at amd but always had Intel and think i want to stay with them just because.

thanks again

 

[zoltan.boese]

Zoltan.boese kabylake and skykake dont use ddr3. They use ddr3L.

Most, but not all. There are B150 and H170 boards with regular DDR3 support. Here is a budget alternative:
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/B150M-C-D3/specifications/
and a H170 ATX board
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/H170-PLUS-D3/specifications/