Need new CPU/MOBO

[ScrubTech]

Title says it all. I want to be able to stream games and do some editing for youtube. I already have one set of 2X4GB DDR3 1600Mhz, but if adding another 8Gb kit will help I'm willing to-do so. I have about a $400-500 USD  budget for this upgrade. I'm thinking about getting a capture card as well. Will a capture card help with streaming/recording? If so is it by a lot? and can you recommend one at a reasonable price. Thanks in advance for any help! 

[The Official Czex]

4690K + Z97 MOBO + 8GB RAM kit?

 

230     + 130             + 40                = 400

 

Opt for Skylake and you'll be at 500.

[ScrubTech]

4690K + Z97 MOBO + 8GB RAM kit?

 

230     + 130             + 40                = 400

 

Opt for Skylake and you'll be at 500.

 

A I5 for streaming and editing? I thought an I7 would be much better for those two?

[jimakos234]

xeon 1231 v3 +h97 mobo +8gigs of ram =360-380 usd

xeon 1231 v3= i7 with no igpu

[The Official Czex]

A I5 for streaming and editing? I thought an I7 would be much better for those two?

 

I'd personally opt for a Xeon E3-1231-V3 instead.

[ScrubTech]

I'd personally opt for a Xeon E3-1231-V3 instead.

 

Ya i was looking at that too. A H97 board probably won't work, I couldn't find any with SLI support (2x970s).

[jimakos234]

Ya i was looking at that too. A H97 board probably won't work, I couldn't find any with SLI support (2x970s).

xeon 1231 v3 +msi z97 pc mate/asrock z97 extreme 3-4/ asus z97-e, cheapest z97 mobos with sli support

[The Official Czex]

Ya i was looking at that too. A H97 board probably won't work, I couldn't find any with SLI support (2x970s).

 

Then opt for the cheapest Z97 board you can get. I'm sure there are a few options under 80 USD.

[ScrubTech]

xeon 1231 v3 +msi z97 pc mate/asrock z97 extreme 3-4/ asus z97-e, cheapest z97 mobos with sli support

 

Xeon 1231 v3 + Asus Z97-E seems like a nice combo I love Asus's BIOS + fan control options. Would adding another 2X4GB ram kit (for 16Gb total) improve editing/streaming performance? Also what about a capture card will that help with streaming/recording?

[jimakos234]

Xeon 1231 v3 + Asus Z97-E seems like a nice combo I love Asus's BIOS + fan control options. Would adding another 2X4GB ram kit improve editing/streaming performance? Also what about a capture card will that help with streaming/recording?

yes 16gigs or ram would definitely help with streaming/editing performance. just make sure they are exactly the same (mhz speeds, volts, cas latency etc) or get a 16gb kit.

I cant answer about the the capture card, since i have not used one.

[ScrubTech]

yes 16gigs or ram would definitely help with streaming/editing performance. just make sure they are exactly the same (mhz speeds, volts, cas latency etc) or get a 16gb kit.

I cant answer about the the capture card, since i have not used one.

 

Ok thank you for your time! Hopefully someone who has a capture card will comment and help me out.

[ScrubTech]

yes 16gigs or ram would definitely help with streaming/editing performance. just make sure they are exactly the same (mhz speeds, volts, cas latency etc) or get a 16gb kit.

I cant answer about the the capture card, since i have not used one.

 

I was browsing newegg and i found this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132386&cm_re=z97-ar-_-13-132-386-_-Product

Its refurbished but with a 1 year extended warrenty its about 80$. What do you think about it?

[jimakos234]

I was browsing newegg and i found this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132386&cm_re=z97-ar-_-13-132-386-_-Product

Its refurbished but with a 1 year extended warrenty its about 80$. What do you think about it?

i would go for it, since i dont mind getting used,good stuff