Converting to Intel.

[wyattzx]

Hey folks. 

 

I have reluctantly decided that I should upgrade to Intel, and leave behind AMD. I do both equal parts gaming and editing, but feel that a high-end Intel chip is going to serve me a lot better than something like a FX-9590. Intel is expensive, and it is going to be a hell of a task to get the money to do it, but I am passionate enough about tech, and video editing, that I am willing to work to get it done. I hopefully should only need to replace my motherboard and chip. I am running an M5A97 R2.0, and an X-6300. I would like to spend $450 or less to replace these two for a high-end Intel setup. Boards and chips, though, I don't know. 

 

After I go through the upgrade, I want to list my board and chip on Craigslist, and sell them for about $150. Do you think this is fair, given that these two aren't even a year old yet? (I am in the United States.) 

 

Help.

[Archangel1994]

Given that you edit I would do:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($316.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($136.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $453.98

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-31 21:32 EST-0500

 

Or swap out the motherboard for something slightly cheaper but still supporting SLI

[Speedyv]

I wouldn't pay $150 at all. That's brand new prices. Maybe you can rip-off some inexperienced person but I wouldn't morally be able to.

 

Maybe around $100.

[SImoHayha]

Hey folks. 

 

I have reluctantly decided that I should upgrade to Intel, and leave behind AMD. I do both equal parts gaming and editing, but feel that a high-end Intel chip is going to serve me a lot better than something like a FX-9590. Intel is expensive, and it is going to be a hell of a task to get the money to do it, but I am passionate enough about tech, and video editing, that I am willing to work to get it done. I hopefully should only need to replace my motherboard and chip. I am running an M5A97 R2.0, and an X-6300. I would like to spend $450 or less to replace these two for a high-end Intel setup. Boards and chips, though, I don't know. 

 

After I go through the upgrade, I want to list my board and chip on Craigslist, and sell them for about $150. Do you think this is fair, given that these two aren't even a year old yet? (I am in the United States.) 

 

Help.

I think that price is fine maybe bump it up to 180 or something and here is a nice little intel board and cpu under 450 dollars

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ Micro Center)

Total: $304.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-31 21:33 EST-0500

[Archangel1994]

I think that price is fine maybe bump it up to 180 or something and here is a nice little intel board and cpu under 450 dollars

He edits as well so the I7-4790k is very much worth its money

[TheSLSAMG]

I wouldn't pay $150 at all. That's brand new prices.

 

Maybe around $100.

CPU is $95, motherboard is $90 new. OP's price is $45 lower than new, $100 is an epic lowball.

[wyattzx]

Alright, so the i7 4790k for the chip, and.. What would be a few options for boards? I have used ASUS for a long time and love them, and Luke's Motherboard video supports my love for them. However, I do not want brand bias. I see the MSi z97, but options are always nice! 

[Speedyv]

CPU is $95, motherboard is $90 new. OP's price is $45 lower than new, $100 is an epic lowball.

 

Ooops wrong mobo. 

Yea I guess  $150 would be a very decent deal. 

[TheSLSAMG]

Alright, so the i7 4790k for the chip, and.. What would be a few options for boards? I have used ASUS for a long time and love them, and Luke's Motherboard video supports my love for them, but I do not want brand Bias. I see the MSi z97, but options are always nice! 

I really love my ASUS motherboard, but pretty much any decent motherboard on the market will do. I like the ASUS Z97-Pro (I have one), but it's too expensive probably. The MSI Z97-G55 SLI/Z97S SLI Plus and the AsRock Z97 Extreme 4 offer good features at a compelling price.

[wyattzx]

I really love my ASUS motherboard, but pretty much any decent motherboard on the market will do. I like the ASUS Z97-Pro (I have one), but it's too expensive probably. The MSI Z97-G55 SLI/Z97S SLI Plus and the AsRock Z97 Extreme 4 offer good features at a compelling price.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132287&cm_re=Asus_Z97-_-13-132-287-_-Product

 

How about this board? I've never shopped Intel before. :c

[TheSLSAMG]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132287&cm_re=Asus_Z97-_-13-132-287-_-Product

 

How about this board? I've never shopped Intel before. :c

It's not bad at all, should do fine.

[wyattzx]

Question!

 

I found the MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition board. 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130801

 

After staring at it and drooling for five minutes, I collected myself and clicked the reply button. I have not yet figured out what I am going to say.

 

Right! I remember! I have the white NZXT Phantom 530, and I have two black custom vinyls on it. All of my peripherals and such are either black or white, and I think this board will go perfect with it. I've heard that largely the Z97 boards vary in features and not in performance, generally speaking. Would this be true? Would it be better or worse than the ASUS Z97-E I linked above? 

 

I really want this board. ._.