Question Upgrading from 3rd Gen - Tips & Suggestions Needed

barrett.geyer

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Dec 7, 2017
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Hey all,

I'd like to get some opinions and advice on my next build.

Approximate Purchase Date: <30 days
Budget Range: $1,000-$1,500
System Usage: Gaming, Photoshop, multi-tabbed browser work, regular "office use"
Monitor Use: existing Asus HDMI (for now)
Parts Needed: Mobo, CPU, RAM, GPU
OS Needed: No, reusing Windows 10 Pro x64
Preferred Vendors: Newegg, Amazon
Parts Preference: Intel, Asus, Nvidia, Samsung, Crucial
Overclocking: maybe, but not required
SLI or Crossfire: not unless you convince me I should
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, would also like to output to HDTV

Existing Configuration:
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77V-LK (z77)
CPU: Intel i5-3570K
RAM: 16GB DDR3-800
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050ti (4GB)
PSU EVGA SuperNOVA 750w (will re-use, purchased Dec 2016)
OS: Win10 Pro

Proposed Configuration:
Motherboard: Asus Prime z490-plus (microATX)
CPU: Intel i7-10700K
RAM: 16GB min, unsure on brand/speed
GPU: Radeon RX 570 or Nvidia RTX 2070 (unsure)
PSU EVGA SuperNOVA 750w (will re-use, purchased Dec 2016)
OS: Win10 Pro

I mostly game and do some Photoshop editing.

I've always used ATX form and mid-tower size, but am debating going to microATX to have a smaller rig that will take up less space. Is that a good idea? I've never run dual GPUs and dont see a reason to start.

Looking at Asus Prime z490m-plus, but realize that's not a "gaming" board, and want to pair it with at least a 10th gen i7.

What do you all think? Give me some ideas. Or other suggestions on hardware for this build.
 
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