Suggestions for new Mobo/CPU

MarkBarteski · Aug 7, 2013

Hi I recently upgraded my video card and ram, but it feels like my computer isn't running as well as it should so i'm looking to upgrade my mobo/cpu my current budget is around 500$ but I can be flexible if its worth it.

Currently looking at getting : http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX38605

My current rig is :
Case
Cooler Master Storm Scout
CPU
Intel Core i5 760 @ 2.80GHz
RAM
RipjawsX Series 8GB DDR3 @ 1600MHz(9-9-9-24-2N)
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. P7P55 LX (LGA1156)
Graphics
2gb geforce gtx 770 sc
Hard Drives
500GB Seagate ST3500418AS ATA Device (SATA)
500GB Seagate ST3500418AS ATA Device (SATA)
120GB Corsair Force GT ATA Device (SSD)
Power Supply
Corsair HX series HX650 650W
Cooler
Cooler Master X6 Elite

Also looking for a 120hz monitor for around 200~$ if you have any thoughts on those that would also be very helpful!

Thanks!

David Lugarov · Aug 7, 2013

For 500$ you can get a MSI Z87 GD65 motherboard. Made for gamers and overclockers, this is a great motherboard and is hard to beat in price to performance. As for the CPU, either 4670K or 4770K if you will overclock, if not, then 4560 or 4770.

MarkBarteski · Aug 7, 2013

David Lugarov :

I've looked at the MSI Z87 GD65 and have not seen good feedback from them.

David Lugarov · Aug 7, 2013

MarkBarteski :

Look again, it's a great board, I make custom builds, and many of my builds have this mobo, every one is satisfied by it. Trust me, it's a great board. If you don't like it, look into a Maximus VI Hero.

MarkBarteski · Aug 7, 2013

David Lugarov :

MarkBarteski :

Look again, it's a great board, I make custom builds, and many of my builds have this mobo, every one is satisfied by it. Trust me, it's a great board. If you don't like it, look into a Maximus VI Hero.

Will do. Any thoughts on the Sabertooth Z77?

David Lugarov · Aug 7, 2013

MarkBarteski :

It's pricy, but if you can afford it, you can safely go for that option. Sabertooth series set a standard for high-end motherboards. One can always be proud to own one, and it looks cool with it's new armor and whatnot. But the Hero and Sabertooth are close in performance, Sabertooth excelling by not too much.

MarkBarteski · Aug 7, 2013

David Lugarov :

MarkBarteski :

It's pricy, but if you can afford it, you can safely go for that option. Sabertooth series set a standard for high-end motherboards. One can always be proud to own one, and it looks cool with it's new armor and whatnot. But the Hero and Sabertooth are close in performance, Sabertooth excelling by not too much.

I've been looking at the Hero and it looks pretty awesome aswell and a tiny bit cheaper! i7 3770k or i7 4770k or is i7 even worth it? (I dont really know much about cpus)

David Lugarov · Aug 7, 2013

MarkBarteski :

David Lugarov :

I've been looking at the Hero and it looks pretty awesome aswell and a tiny bit cheaper! i7 3770k or i7 4770k or is i7 even worth it? (I dont really know much about cpus)

That i5 is just hiding its identity as an undercover i7, what I'm saying is, Intel filled the price and performance gap between a good i5 and a good i7, that will perform almost like an i7, and when overclocked, it makes no difference, it's not worth it. And go for Haswell, i5 4670K is the way to go.

MarkBarteski · Aug 7, 2013

David Lugarov :

MarkBarteski :

That i5 is just hiding its identity as an undercover i7, what I'm saying is, Intel filled the price and performance gap between a good i5 and a good i7, that will perform almost like an i7, and when overclocked, it makes no difference, it's not worth it. And go for Haswell, i5 4670K is the way to go.

Whats the best way to overclock intel cpus? i've tried in the past but never got it working properly any tips?

David Lugarov · Aug 7, 2013

MarkBarteski :

David Lugarov :

MarkBarteski :

That i5 is just hiding its identity as an undercover i7, what I'm saying is, Intel filled the price and performance gap between a good i5 and a good i7, that will perform almost like an i7, and when overclocked, it makes no difference, it's not worth it. And go for Haswell, i5 4670K is the way to go.

Whats the best way to overclock intel cpus? i've tried in the past but never got it working properly any tips?

Explaining it here would only confuse you even more, I suggest you watch videos on YouTube, pros like LinusTechTips, or TechTomorrow surely have a tutorial for that. There's also a couple software for that if you don't wanna get into all the BIOS stuff.

MarkBarteski · Aug 7, 2013

David Lugarov :

MarkBarteski :

David Lugarov :

Whats the best way to overclock intel cpus? i've tried in the past but never got it working properly any tips?

Explaining it here would only confuse you even more, I suggest you watch videos on YouTube, pros like LinusTechTips, or TechTomorrow surely have a tutorial for that. There's also a couple software for that if you don't wanna get into all the BIOS stuff.

alright will do. thanks for helping should get both of these parts when I get back from my trip! will let you know how things go

David Lugarov · Aug 7, 2013

MarkBarteski :

David Lugarov :

MarkBarteski :

Explaining it here would only confuse you even more, I suggest you watch videos on YouTube, pros like LinusTechTips, or TechTomorrow surely have a tutorial for that. There's also a couple software for that if you don't wanna get into all the BIOS stuff.

alright will do. thanks for helping should get both of these parts when I get back from my trip! will let you know how things go

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