Upgrading Current Build: CPU|MOBO|Cooler

[Zeet]

Hi everyone

Wanted to get some suggestions on the idea I wanted to go with upgrading my current PC

Current Specs:
Processor: i7-7700
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
MOBO: ASROCK Z270 Extreme 4
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3000
Storage: 1TB HDD / 500GB SSD / 120GB SSD (OS)
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 2060 6GB Gaming Z
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Semi-Modular
OS: Windows 10
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro Tempered Glass ATX Full Tower

Current Wishlist:
These are the items I'm eyeing within my budget that I am considering as upgrades for my rig. 

CPU: Ryzen 7 2700X - about $180 currently. 8 cores, 16 threads. I think this would be a solid upgrade for my system over the i7-7700 for the core count and threads. 
Cooler: Corsair H115i Pro - About $135, hoping this will work well with keeping my Processor cooled since I plan to overclock it. Definitely open to suggestions to more affordable or better AIOs
MOBO: ??? - This where I would want more help with deciding a MOBO - Most MOBO support 3 SATA devices, which is what I currently have, but would love suggestions!  Looking for one with optical audio port for my sound bar.
Like the MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon 
 

1. Budget & Location

Trying to keep my upgrade of trio items to around 400-500 bucks USD in NA

2. Aim

1440p gaming! I also like to stream my games and record what I play. Some light editing work too. 

3. Monitors

Current (One) 27'' 1440p Monitor 144hz Freesync and (One) 27'' 1080p Monitor 60hz. In the future I would plan to upgrade the 1080p to another 1440p 144hz freesync/gsync monitor.

4. Peripherals

No peripherals needed

5. Why are you upgrading?

Upgrading to get more out of my system. CPU is not overclockable, CPU Cooler is big and ugly and not aesthetically pleasing for me. Mobo has to work with CPU ofc.

[CreativeName642]

 MSI Tomahawk B450 MAX with a Ryze 5 3600. The CPU comes with a decent cooler if you don't plan to overclock

[LIGISTX]

21 minutes ago, Zeet said:

Hi everyone

Wanted to get some suggestions on the idea I wanted to go with upgrading my current PC

Current Specs:
Processor: i7-7700
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
MOBO: ASROCK Z270 Extreme 4
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3000
Storage: 1TB HDD / 500GB SSD / 120GB SSD (OS)
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 2060 6GB Gaming Z
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Semi-Modular
OS: Windows 10
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro Tempered Glass ATX Full Tower

Current Wishlist:
These are the items I'm eyeing within my budget that I am considering as upgrades for my rig. 

CPU: Ryzen 7 2700X - about $180 currently. 8 cores, 16 threads. I think this would be a solid upgrade for my system over the i7-7700 for the core count and threads. 
Cooler: Corsair H115i Pro - About $135, hoping this will work well with keeping my Processor cooled since I plan to overclock it. Definitely open to suggestions to more affordable or better AIOs
MOBO: ??? - This where I would want more help with deciding a MOBO - Most MOBO support 3 SATA devices, which is what I currently have, but would love suggestions!  Looking for one with optical audio port for my sound bar.
Like the MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon 
 

1. Budget & Location

Trying to keep my upgrade of trio items to around 400-500 bucks USD in NA

2. Aim

1440p gaming! I also like to stream my games and record what I play. Some light editing work too. 

3. Monitors

Current (One) 27'' 1440p Monitor 144hz Freesync and (One) 27'' 1080p Monitor 60hz. In the future I would plan to upgrade the 1080p to another 1440p 144hz freesync/gsync monitor.

4. Peripherals

No peripherals needed

5. Why are you upgrading?

Upgrading to get more out of my system. CPU is not overclockable, CPU Cooler is big and ugly and not aesthetically pleasing for me. Mobo has to work with CPU ofc.

Your CPU is still a viable CPU, I don’t see a reason to upgrade that yet. You would have much better FPS gains with a 2070 super for instance instead of a new platform all together... 

[GDRRiley]

you are at a bit of a weird spot. you could grab a 2700 or 2700x and something like a b450m steel legends or one of dozens of MSI boards. for 250-275

or you could spent closer to that 500$ and get a 3700x and a nicer x570 phantom gaming 4.

 

as for cooler, I'd go air but if you insist on an AIO there are plenty to pick from

 

[GDRRiley]

1 minute ago, LIGISTX said:

Your CPU is still a viable CPU, I don’t see a reason to upgrade that yet. You would have much better FPS gains with a 2070 super for instance instead of a new platform all together... 

as someone who was on a 6600k the only way that quad core would do well is if he swapped it for a K and pushed it up to 4.8+. but for the 175-250$ he could go ryzen 2nd gen

[Zeet]

3 minutes ago, LIGISTX said:

Your CPU is still a viable CPU, I don’t see a reason to upgrade that yet. You would have much better FPS gains with a 2070 super for instance instead of a new platform all together... 

Ah! See these are the kind of things I am not an expert in and might be worth looking into. I Frankenstein this build from a pre-built and gifts. Okay, might revise the 2070 Super conversation since I wasn't considering upgrading the GPU since the 2060 was getting the job done just fine imo. 

CPU upgrade was mainly to get into the 8 core world to help with Editing and Streaming.

[Zeet]

2 minutes ago, GDRRiley said:

as someone who was on a 6600k the only way that quad core would do well is if he swapped it for a K and pushed it up to 4.8+. but for the 175-250$ he could go ryzen 2nd gen

Aye - a lot of feedback I've gotten about my processor is, it's good, but since it's not a K and only 4 cores, it could be worth an upgrade. This is the left over of a pre-built I bought about 2 years ago. 

Which is why I was eyeing Ryzen 2nd gen 2700X 

[GDRRiley]

40 minutes ago, Zeet said:

Ah! See these are the kind of things I am not an expert in and might be worth looking into. I Frankenstein this build from a pre-built and gifts. Okay, might revise the 2070 Super conversation since I wasn't considering upgrading the GPU since the 2060 was getting the job done just fine imo. 

CPU upgrade was mainly to get into the 8 core world to help with Editing and Streaming.

a 2070 super doesn't make a ton of sense now. New GPUs are likely a month away.

 

It should be a nice boost for that.

38 minutes ago, Zeet said:

Aye - a lot of feedback I've gotten about my processor is, it's good, but since it's not a K and only 4 cores, it could be worth an upgrade. This is the left over of a pre-built I bought about 2 years ago. 

Which is why I was eyeing Ryzen 2nd gen 2700X 

if you are willing to overclock the 2700 is 20$ less although it may not OC quite as well. I like the asrock b450 steel legends board but MSI has got a lot of boards in that same power delivery range. CPU+ board should be 250-275$

[Zeet]

16 minutes ago, GDRRiley said:

a 2070 super doesn't make a ton of sense now. New GPUs are likely a month away.

 

It should be a nice boost for that.

if you are willing to overclock the 2700 is 20$ less although it may not OC quite as well. I like the asrock b450 steel legends board but MSI has got a lot of boards in that same power delivery range. CPU+ board should be 250-275$

I appreciate all the advice.

Looks like I was on the right train of thought with the R7 2700X - so will probably add that to my cart and I'll look into the ASrock B450 Steel Legends (has optical audio which is something I want for my setup. 

Really appreciate the advice. I'll add it to my short list and will be making my purchases soon

[GDRRiley]

2 hours ago, Zeet said:

I appreciate all the advice.

Looks like I was on the right train of thought with the R7 2700X - so will probably add that to my cart and I'll look into the ASrock B450 Steel Legends (has optical audio which is something I want for my setup. 

Really appreciate the advice. I'll add it to my short list and will be making my purchases soon

welcome man. I just did a similar upgrade.

[LIGISTX]

3 hours ago, Zeet said:

Ah! See these are the kind of things I am not an expert in and might be worth looking into. I Frankenstein this build from a pre-built and gifts. Okay, might revise the 2070 Super conversation since I wasn't considering upgrading the GPU since the 2060 was getting the job done just fine imo. 

CPU upgrade was mainly to get into the 8 core world to help with Editing and Streaming.

Thanks not true... a 6600k is a quad core no HT. A 7700k is a quad with HT, that is plenty fine for gaming.

[LIGISTX]

3 hours ago, Zeet said:

I appreciate all the advice.

Looks like I was on the right train of thought with the R7 2700X - so will probably add that to my cart and I'll look into the ASrock B450 Steel Legends (has optical audio which is something I want for my setup. 

Really appreciate the advice. I'll add it to my short list and will be making my purchases soon

I really wouldn’t upgrade your CPU yet, it’s plenty fine... I run a 6700k @ 4.6 with a gtx 1080 and it’s totally fine. Yes, your 7700 is a bit slower, but it’s plenty viable still. A GPU upgrade would do a lot more for you then a CPU upgrade..... with a new CPU you will still be drastically GPU limited. With a new GPU, you will be slightly CPU limited.

 

Waiting for new GPU’s is a fair point. I would wait, but I wouldn’t worry about the CPU yet. A 7700 is within spitting distance of AMD chips for gaming. If it was a quad core, that would be a different story, but it has HT, so your fine

 

Streaming will be less

optimal, but doesn’t the 7700 have intel quick sync or whatever it’s called? And you can use the igpu for h264 encoding..?