Do I need to upgrade my motherboard? Pls Help!

Rim0Rim · Aug 2, 2015

Good day to all, I need your opinion if do I still need to upgrade or buy a newer motherboard for my computer? I'm using Asus Vanguard B85 right now. If yes, what motherboard would be the best choice for my computer? This is my current specs of my computer.

Intel Core i5 4590 3.3ghz
ASUS Vanguard B85 TUF Series
8gb G.Skill Ripjaws 4gbx2 1866mhz
Palit GTX 960 Jetstream 2gb GDDR5 128bit
HEC Cougar True Rated CMX 700w PSU 80+ Bronze
SSD Intel 80gb 320 Series
HDD 500gb Seagate

Sorry if i ask noobish question, I'm still new to computer world. Thanks! :bounce:

Joseph DeGarmo · Aug 2, 2015

If you need to run two GPUs in SLI, then yes. If using a MicroATX case, go with the ASUS Gryphon Z97. If standard ATX case, then get the ASUS Sabertooth Z97 (any version depending on your budget).

13thmonkey · Aug 2, 2015

why do you think you need to? what are your concerns?

Joseph DeGarmo · Aug 2, 2015

13thmonkey :

The current motherboard does not support SLI and the OP probably wants to SLI the GTX 960. That would be the only reason to upgrade the motherboard. Otherwise, an upgrade is not necessary.

geofelt · Aug 2, 2015

Your motherboard is perfectly adequate.
Why would you think you need a change?

You might consider increasing the size of your ssd. as it approaches 90% full, it will slow down and lose endurance.

Calvin7 · Aug 2, 2015

The ASUS VANGUARD B85 is a current model. It is a basic office all purpose model.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132099&Tpk=N82E16813132099

There are better models. Intel 9 series chipset are newer than the 8 series B85 chipset models.

ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132136

Since you have a 'Non 'K' cpu, Core i5 4590 is not really for overclocking.

13thmonkey · Aug 2, 2015

Calvin7 :

to what benefit ?

Joseph DeGarmo · Aug 2, 2015

As I said, the only reason to upgrade the motherboard is to gain SLI support. I've not seen any H81, B85, H87, or H97 motherboards with SLI support. Only Z87 and Z97 motherboards have it. If you have a case which can support a standard ATX motherboard, then this is a nice upgrade.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($162.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $162.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-02 11:15 EDT-0400

Also keep in mind that if you have an OEM Windows license, then you will need to buy a new Windows license when upgrading since an OEM license cannot be transferred to the new motherboard. Think about this before you take the plunge.

13thmonkey · Aug 2, 2015

to nearly everyone, Mobo's these days (on the intel side at least) all perform the same to within a percentage point, so what's the point in upgrading? There will be NO performance again, all you will gain are features like USB3.0, SLI, multiplier overclocking, additional slots. But that's all, nothing else.

PedroGoodal219 · Aug 3, 2015

well, your build is fine
but I think we need to know you budget
and I dont know what your really want, but if just the motherboard upgrade
and get budget
upgrade it to h97 as well

because your cpu is not k series cpu
you may not need to use z97, unless you are looking for sli

for h97 motherboard, try msi h97 gaming 3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130787&cm_re=h97_gaming_3-_-13-130-787-_-Product

Rim0Rim · Aug 3, 2015

Thank you to all who replied my thread. The reason why I ask if do I need to upgrade my motherboard is because one of my friend told me that my current motherboard is old and doesn't perform well to newer parts such as my gtx 960 and my core i5 processor, she said that it may bottleneck my videocard and the processor.

13thmonkey · Aug 3, 2015

she's wrong.

There is a case for needing PCI-E 3.0 (not sure if you don't have it), but a 960 wouldn't benefit from it. You'll gain nothing.

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