CPU and MOBO upgrade to support GTX1080

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phaylevyce94

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I'm sorry if this isn't in the correct category this is my first time posting. I currently am running a GTX1080, AMD FX-9370 (i know i know this is the point of the post) 16GB of ddr3 ram and an 850 WATT PSU. i dont think any other components of this build are relevant for this post but please remind me if i am mistaken.

Now my main question is whats going to be my best bet cost efficiently to upgrade to an intel CPU and MOBO that STILL supports DDR3. I do not have the funds to upgrade RAM at the same time. now with using a GTX1080 my main concern obviously is going to be gaming.

do they make brackets i can use to convert my water cooler from AM3+ to whatever socket type/motherboard i may be getting? i dont currently have the model of water cooler however it is corsair i believe.
 
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I would highly recommend you upgrade all three parts; RAM, CPU and mobo together by saving up for them. It will be worth it.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HhLdkT
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HhLdkT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.64 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-Z270P-D3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($100.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $384.51

Yes I am aware I could have gone for the G4560 or the Ryzen 3 1300X but they will bottleneck the GTX 1080. Here's a cheaper version without the bells and whistles:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3nhvM8...
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mbilal2

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1. What is your exact/estimated budget?
2. Yes you can upgrade the motherboard and the processor to a different platform with the same DDR3 RAM as long as the motherboard and CPU support it. Please give your full RAM specs so we can make sure the parts will be compatible.
3. Yes CPU coolers usually comes with brackets for multiple platforms and if you don't have one already, you can find one for about 3$ depending on the model.
 
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phaylevyce94

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I'm not sure what my budget is yet, that's the problem. I know its much more difficult to give an answer without a budget but i'm really looking to see what I may need to spend to try and save/budget for it.
 
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I would highly recommend you upgrade all three parts; RAM, CPU and mobo together by saving up for them. It will be worth it.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HhLdkT
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HhLdkT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.64 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-Z270P-D3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($100.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $384.51

Yes I am aware I could have gone for the G4560 or the Ryzen 3 1300X but they will bottleneck the GTX 1080. Here's a cheaper version without the bells and whistles:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3nhvM8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3nhvM8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7400 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.08 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z170A PC MATE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($86.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $321.05

You can even go further back to a skylake processor but again I would recommend that. I would give you an estimate of about 400$ to make your card run without bottlenecking.

 
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