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What CPU do i get?

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Budget (whatever is needed): 

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Mostly shooters and also streaming from the same pc.

Other details I currently have an intel core i5 CPU and an asus Z87-A motherboard. I want to upgrade cuz i keep maxing it out and lose performance but i don't know what processor is compatible with my current motherboard. is the Intel Core i7-9700F compatible with the asus z87 a motherboard or do i need to find something else? please help me out. I'm very new to pc and don't know what I'm doing.

 

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A 9700 would require a 300 series chipset, like a Z390 or B365 motherboard.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

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Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

PSU tier list

How many watts do I need?

PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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3 minutes ago, MaybeJenkins said:

i was planning on just upgrading the cpu so i didnt wanna spend more than like 300 but i dont think that will be near enough for everything i need.

For $400 you could get a modern i5, B560 motherboard, and new ram. Are you buying in the US?

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 11 and Fedora Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

PSU tier list

How many watts do I need?

PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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https://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Intel_(chipsets)/Z87.html

 

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Just now, Fasauceome said:

For $400 you could get a modern i5, B560 motherboard, and new ram. Are you buying in the US?

yes i am. i just recently purchased my first pc and the only thing ive had issues with is my cpu so this is actually the first upgrade im attempting to make.

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5 minutes ago, MaybeJenkins said:

yes i am. i just recently purchased my first pc and the only thing ive had issues with is my cpu so this is actually the first upgrade im attempting to make.

Here is a neat little upgrade

PCPartPicker Part List
Type Item Price
CPU Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor $150.99 @ Walmart
Motherboard ASRock Z490M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard $149.99 @ Amazon
Memory Silicon Power 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL19 Memory $73.97 @ Newegg
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total $374.95
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-04-15 16:59 EDT-0400  

 

 

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 11 and Fedora Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

PSU tier list

How many watts do I need?

PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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2 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

Here is a neat little upgrade

PCPartPicker Part List
Type Item Price
CPU Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor $150.99 @ Walmart
Motherboard ASRock Z490M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard $149.99 @ Amazon
Memory Silicon Power 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL19 Memory $73.97 @ Newegg
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total $374.95
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-04-15 16:59 EDT-0400  

 

 

you're the best man. thank you!

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I'd probably go with an 11400 over the 10400 and lower CL RAM.

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