Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better)
Budget Range: $500, dont mind rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, CAD (Microstation, Civil3D, AutoCAD, Infraworks), listening to music (metal, 5.1 surround setup)
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, Motherboard, RAM, CPU Fan (PSU is in signature)
Do you need to buy OS: No, using Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon
Location: Orlando, FL
Parts Preferences: Looking at the 4670k for the CPU unless someone can convince me on the 4770k. Ive always had good luck with Gigabyte stuff. I do like the MSI gaming boards.
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe in the future
Your Monitor Resolution: Monitors in signature. Main is a 24" 1080p.
Additional Comments: Again, pretty sure I am going with the 4670k, but if anyone can give me a good reason for the 4770k, I could expand the budget the extra $100.
I am interested in a good sound chip built in to the motherboard. All the manufacturers seem to have their solutions, but are there differences, or is just marketing? Same goes for these ethernet ports with the Killer stuff.
Also, should I go with 8GB or 16GB of RAM? I am leaning towards 8, but is there a reason to go 16GB? Also read a lot about timings and speed but am not very clear on that. I believe I should get atleast 1866, if not faster.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Just getting itchy for an upgrade, and its been a while obviously.
CPU's:
Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899
Intel Core i7-4770K Haswell
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116901
Motherboards:
GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z87 LGA 1150 Intel Z87
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-128-671
MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-130-692
MSI Z87-G45 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-130-693
What makes the 65 better than the 45? Also open to other suggestions here.
Cooler:
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
That looks to be the best bang for the buck right now. Also considering the liquid cooling options, but I have no idea which are the best.
RAM:
No idea
Thanks
Budget Range: $500, dont mind rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, CAD (Microstation, Civil3D, AutoCAD, Infraworks), listening to music (metal, 5.1 surround setup)
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, Motherboard, RAM, CPU Fan (PSU is in signature)
Do you need to buy OS: No, using Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon
Location: Orlando, FL
Parts Preferences: Looking at the 4670k for the CPU unless someone can convince me on the 4770k. Ive always had good luck with Gigabyte stuff. I do like the MSI gaming boards.
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe in the future
Your Monitor Resolution: Monitors in signature. Main is a 24" 1080p.
Additional Comments: Again, pretty sure I am going with the 4670k, but if anyone can give me a good reason for the 4770k, I could expand the budget the extra $100.
I am interested in a good sound chip built in to the motherboard. All the manufacturers seem to have their solutions, but are there differences, or is just marketing? Same goes for these ethernet ports with the Killer stuff.
Also, should I go with 8GB or 16GB of RAM? I am leaning towards 8, but is there a reason to go 16GB? Also read a lot about timings and speed but am not very clear on that. I believe I should get atleast 1866, if not faster.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Just getting itchy for an upgrade, and its been a while obviously.
CPU's:
Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899
Intel Core i7-4770K Haswell
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116901
Motherboards:
GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z87 LGA 1150 Intel Z87
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-128-671
MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-130-692
MSI Z87-G45 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-130-693
What makes the 65 better than the 45? Also open to other suggestions here.
Cooler:
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
That looks to be the best bang for the buck right now. Also considering the liquid cooling options, but I have no idea which are the best.
RAM:
No idea
Thanks
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