Question What CPU & MoBo for RTX 3060?

[zakrauto]

Upgraded GPU and didn't realize how out of date MoBo and CPU are. Need advice on what are future proof options for MoBo and CPU. Budget for CPU is $300 and budget for MoBo is $200. I can stretch about 10% on the budget if it takes me up a tier in long term use. My previous build worked for about 6 years. That's the objective for these upgrades to last another 5 to 6 years.

I upgraded to an RTX 3060 Ventus 2x 12gb.

Current CPU / MoBo / PSU:

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6500 CPU @ 3.20GHz, 3201 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)

System Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.

System Model H170-Gaming 3

600W Bronze PSU


In a perfect world the MoBo will be about the same size as my current one so I can keep my current case. It would also be compatible with the 64gb DDR4 ram I just installed.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 

[DSzymborski]

What's the *exact* power supply? You only list a wattage and efficiency rating. This is always important, but especially important considering how few quality PSUs are Bronze-rated and *exactly* 600W.

 

[zakrauto]

What's the *exact* power supply? You only list a wattage and efficiency rating. This is always important, but especially important considering how few quality PSUs are Bronze-rated and *exactly* 600W.

I am unsure of the exact details on the PSU. I am expecting to need to replace it at some point in this upgrade process.

 

[DSzymborski]

Without more information, I would definitely assume it needs a replacement.

What kind of budget are you working with, including PSU? What's the exact RAM you just got? Knowing it will help make recommendations.

 

[thestryker]

What's your primary use case for your PC?
Do you plan on overclocking?
Also what's the speed of your memory?

It should be pretty easy to get a system that will last a long time, but sticking to DDR4 you are limited to AMD's 5000 series or Intel's LGA 1700 platform (DDR4 will limit performance here and how much will depend on quality of the memory you have).

 

[Zerk2012]

I am unsure of the exact details on the PSU. I am expecting to need to replace it at some point in this upgrade process.

Depending on what memory, case you have and where you can buy parts.

Something like this Depending on the other parts.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cJHqsh

 

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($149.97 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *Deepcool AK400 66.47 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $444.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-12 02:26 EDT-0400

 

[phaelax]

Do you want to stick with Intel or will you conside AMD? These days I think amd gets more bang for the buck. What's the ram you have now? That will also determine which motherboards to choose from.