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So I currently have a dated system with a few items I'm looking to keep but a new cpu/mobo/ram combo in mind. With a budget of roughly 300 dollars (US).

I mainly use it for gaming like overwatch, pubg, total war warhammer 2.

I have a 1050ti, 2tb hdd, 650w psu.

First, how difficult is taking out my current parts to replace the mobo? Should I just get a new case?

Also I'm looking at the 1300x and I like amd's am4 model being supported for the next few years. However, Intel 8th gen has the better gaming capabilities I believe but the mobo is expensive and limiting. Will there be new Intel mobos that are cost effective enough to rival amd? Also should I wait for the 2nd gen ryzen line? Not sure what cost will be and in general will the current line of ryzen go up, down, or stay the same once the new ones are out?
 
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I think Intel will be releasing budget motherboards, it's just a matter of when. You have to balance the possibility of saving some money if you wait vs losing all this time you could be enjoying your new system if you buy something now. Which one is better for you? Only you can say.

As far as replacing everything, it's not any harder than buying a new case and installing everything in that. You will need to disconnect the power cables, the remove the components that may be in the way of removing the motherboard. When the path out of the case is clear, you remove the screws holding the motherboard in place and take the motherboard out. The new one goes in and you reverse the process. Now you start installing the components you removed.
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In my opinion you should wait for next gen ryzen and see what it offers. Maybe intel would also release a new line up who knows. And also for your case concerns check out your current mobo size and your case support. If it supports Atx then you should be good.(Dont think you are going to use huge e-atx motherboard :))
 
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I think Intel will be releasing budget motherboards, it's just a matter of when. You have to balance the possibility of saving some money if you wait vs losing all this time you could be enjoying your new system if you buy something now. Which one is better for you? Only you can say.

As far as replacing everything, it's not any harder than buying a new case and installing everything in that. You will need to disconnect the power cables, the remove the components that may be in the way of removing the motherboard. When the path out of the case is clear, you remove the screws holding the motherboard in place and take the motherboard out. The new one goes in and you reverse the process. Now you start installing the components you removed.
 
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