Looking to upgrade need help

iseehealthbars · Aug 3, 2017

Hello there

A bit of a novice when it comes to upgrading.
My current build is:

i5- 4590 3.30 GHz
6gb ram
Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 4gb
Running Windows 10 if that matters

Mostly just play Overwatch and do digital art.

Sometimes these tasks make my cpu really hot and run really hard.

lumineZ · Aug 3, 2017

Well... Go for an i5 6600k - 7600k or an i7 7700k
But do be prepared to hit high temps if you dont wanna delid the cpu (thx intel for the pigeon poop)

Or go Ryzen 5 1600X or Ryzen 7 1700X

For RAM I would go for a 16GB to 32GB RAM

Nvidia 1060 6GB

Sidenote: If your CPU run really hot then there is something wrong with the cooling in your case / cpu cooler.

Dawid_R25 · Aug 3, 2017

Hello,

Could you try and post your motherboard, so that I can figure out what processor would fit you best, without having to change your motherboard.

iseehealthbars · Aug 3, 2017

Sorry my motherboard is a MSI z97

Gahl1k · Aug 3, 2017

iseehealthbars :

Well, you can't do much about the CPU with this Mobo. What is your CPU cooling, case?

iseehealthbars · Aug 3, 2017

Oh, I can't change my cpu with this mobo?
I just have a standard cooler that came with it.
I have an ostrogg case but I'm looking at getting a Corsair carbide

Gahl1k · Aug 3, 2017

iseehealthbars :

It only supports 4th/5th Intel Core Generations, which is costly and wouldn't worth the upgrade.
That's right there your problem. You should get an after-market cooling system, as stock coolers usually just suck. Something like Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO would be extremely good.

iseehealthbars · Aug 3, 2017

I don't mind getting another motherboard as long as i have the option to upgrade parts on it in the future

Gahl1k · Aug 3, 2017

iseehealthbars :

It is not that easy — changing the Motherboard will (mostly) change everything alongside. Other than the Motherboard, you will need to change CPU, RAM, (maybe) PSU, Case, and cables. If you have the budget for such a jump, then go ahead.

iseehealthbars · Aug 3, 2017

Well the cpu and gpu I was already going to change
What motherboard would you recommend if I was looking at an i7 7700k and a GTX 1080?

Gahl1k · Aug 3, 2017

iseehealthbars :

In my opinion, it would be either Asus Maximus IX Hero, or Asus Strix Z270.

iseehealthbars · Aug 4, 2017

Thanks for all the info.
One last thing: what size power supply would I need with an i7 7700k and an GTX 1080?

-HH- · Aug 4, 2017

The real question for me is how much are you willing to spend and what country?

Gahl1k · Aug 4, 2017

iseehealthbars :

Unless you are going to overclock/SLI, EVGA 650W would be more than sufficient (your rig won't pass 400W, anyway).

-HH- · Aug 7, 2017

Gahl1k :

1080Ti + i7 will warrant a 650w psu for headroom and stuffs

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