Upgrading my PC

Strayan_Hades · October 1, 2019

Hi,

Just looking at upgrading my old i7 4790k CPU and MOBO to the new Ryzen 3rd Gen 3700X platform. Just wanting to know some suggestions for a mobo similiar to my current mobo

MSI Z97A Gaming 7. I use my PC for Architectural Renders / Drawings and Home theatre / Gaming. I do require alot of i/o usbs ports my budget for a mobo probs between $200 - $400 AUD.

Cheers.

Tiberiusisgame · October 1, 2019

If you're going to upgrade anyway, have you considered overclocking that K? I'm still running that chip OC'd and it does great work.

Don't forget, 4th Gen Intel uses DDR3, so if you go to Ryzen, you'll need DDR4 as well. If you're using aftermarket cooling, it will also likely require ordering an adapter kit for Ryzen, or it may simply not work.