Time for a CPU upgrade?

[KsTras]

Hello to who ever is reading this post, glad you clicked because booooooyyyyyy do I need help. From when I first got into pcs cpus where never a big concern of mine, if I ever wasn't achieving the fps I wanted I just slapped a new GPU in. 

Recently I came across a deal I COULD NOT PASS, it was a 1080 so ridiculously cheap that I sold my 980ti that day to buy it. Anyway I've decided with the recent purchase to completely overhaul my pc not only for performance but for aesthetics too, as originally I only cared about the performance not the way it looked. Currently the 1080 is paired with an i7 2600 which isn't necessarily a bad CPU by any means I want to upgrade, the motherboards for it are so outdated there are none that look nice as well. So what CPU + MOBO combo would be best for me? I'm looking for DDR4 ram and a beautiful motherboard but I don't wanna destroy the bank so price for performance is still key but any ideas/replies would be great. Oh and if this is allowed recommended pc cases.

 

 

TL:DR - I have a 1080 with a i7 2600, want to upgrade CPU + Mobo for performance and aesthetics, recommendations please.

[KsTras]

Oh and I do sometimes edit/render things.

[Jurrunio]

You sure you want to upgrade? DDR4 are expensive.

 

Budget?

[KsTras]

Just now, Jurrunio said:

You sure you want to upgrade? DDR4 are expensive.

 

Budget?

Don't have a budget really can buy what ever just doing it bit by bit. Ram prices arent really a worry probably gonna stick with just 8GB for a while which I can get for like $50-90 AUD (our prices are ridiculous as is)

[Jurrunio]

3 minutes ago, KsTras said:

Don't have a budget really can buy what ever just doing it bit by bit. Ram prices arent really a worry probably gonna stick with just 8GB for a while which I can get for like $50-90 AUD (our prices are ridiculous as is)

Dont upgrade bit by bit when your current setup is still fine. New tech might come out when you are doing so.

[ndg95]

 

Intel Core i5 8600k for $398

ASRock Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 for $285

Coolermaster Hyper212X CPU Cooler for $49

Crucial DDR4-2400 8GB for $125

 

From MSY Computers

Edited December 9, 2017 by ndg95

[KsTras]

Just now, Jurrunio said:

Dont upgrade bit by bit when your current setup is still fine. New tech might come out when you are doing so.

Sorry let me elaborate, By bit by bit I mean with a month or two. But if you think that is better I may.

[Anghammarad]

You could go for a Coffee Lake CPU (I5 or I7) then for example an Asrock Fatal1ty Z370 K6 (the pro has 10 gbit internet and wireless which imho isn't feasable in most households and so one can safe some bucks going with the K6 one) or a Taichi/Extreme in choice for colors. 

 

Else if you got a I7 2600K right now and are able to overclock, don't go for less than coffee lake, because your performance gains won't be that much compared to a move over to coffee lake.

 

Oh just saw it, my post didn'T went through the first time so here it is again.

[ndg95]

Intel and AMD are unlikley to release new tech for awhile as Ryzen and Threadripper (For AMD) and Kaby Lake and Coffe Lake (For Intel) were released this year.

 

You might be able to snag a bargain or two over christmas and new year, although RAM prices may not come down for awhile.

[KsTras]

1 minute ago, ndg95 said:

 

Intel Core i5 8600k for $398

ASRock Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 for $285

Coolermaster Hyper212X CPU Cooler for $49

Crucial DDR4-2400 8GB for $125

 

From MSY Computers

Can actually get them for around $350 Aud so may do, any other recommendations 

 

1 minute ago, Anghammarad said:

You could go for a Coffee Lake CPU (I5 or I7) then for example an Asrock Fatal1ty Z370 K6 (the pro has 10 gbit internet and wireless which imho isn't feasable in most households and so one can safe some bucks going with the K6 one) or a Taichi/Extreme in choice for colors. 

 

Else if you got a I7 2600K right now and are able to overclock, don't go for less than coffee lake, because your performance gains won't be that much compared to a move over to coffee lake.

 

Oh just saw it, my post didn'T went through the first time so here it is again.

Just a 2600 not a K unfortunately 

[KsTras]

Also just to be noted, I may counter say stuff or not reply but know I'm reading and listening to everything.

 

Would an i5-500 be worth it? found this combo price is neg no set price

[ndg95]

350 from where? I saw the cpu (i5 8600k) for $398 on its own?

[KsTras]

1 minute ago, ndg95 said:

350 from where? I saw the cpu (i5 8600k) for $398 on its own?

$350 was for the cpu alone and it was on gumtree their is one still up for $370. (NOT looking for brand new used is fine)

[ndg95]

Oh ok didn't even occur to me to look on Gumtree.

 

also Ram is very expensive, I bought a 16gb kit (8GBx2) of corsair vengeance lpx DDR4 2400 for $109 and now that same kit is $262 (new)

Edited December 9, 2017 by ndg95

[KsTras]

Just now, ndg95 said:

Oh ok didn't even occur to me to look on Gumtree.

Can't blame you most of the time it's ridiculously over priced, or so cheap its probably a scam.

[ndg95]

2 minutes ago, KsTras said:

Can't blame you most of the time it's ridiculously over priced, or so cheap its probably a scam.

I havent had any issues up till now on gumtree although I haven't bought anything that I couldn't test on the spot

[Anghammarad]

7 minutes ago, KsTras said:

Also just to be noted, I may counter say stuff or not reply but know I'm reading and listening to everything.

 

Would an i5-500 be worth it? found this combo price is neg no set price

I personally don't trust MSI Boards... and in the recent days lots of people asking for help had a misfunctioning MSI board here.

[KsTras]

Just now, Anghammarad said:

I personally don't trust MSI Boards... and in the recent days lots of people asking for help had a misfunctioning MSI board here.

Hmm true, Didn;t think about that and their warranty isnt great

[ndg95]

saw this on gumtree, might be of use.

 

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/adelaide-cbd/components/-cpu-motherboard-ram-graphics-card-and-more-/1166256483

[Anghammarad]

MY personal choice would be the fatal1ty z370 K6, with an I5 K cpu (I think its the 8400k) and some ADATA Ram... ADATA isn't that much bling but price/performance/compatibility wise they are top notch.

[ndg95]

Just now, Anghammarad said:

MY personal choice would be the fatal1ty z370 K6, with an I5 K cpu (I think its the 8400k) and some ADATA Ram... ADATA isn't that much bling but price/performance/compatibility wise they are top notch.

the 8400 is a non K CPU, only the i5 8600 and i7 8700 CPU's come in K variants

[Anghammarad]

Just now, ndg95 said:

the 8400 is a non K CPU, only the i5 8600 and i7 8700 CPU's come in K variants

Merci =) I sometimes confuse the numbers... mostly I just search for the "K"  

[Froody129]

Coffee Lake will serve you well but just go for the i7, it’ll last as long as your 2600

[ndg95]

1 minute ago, Anghammarad said:

Merci =) I sometimes confuse the numbers... mostly I just search for the "K"  

So do I on occasion, it is too easy to do.

 

1 minute ago, Froody129 said:

Coffee Lake will serve you well but just go for the i7, it’ll last as long as your 2600

It would but that CPU is like $570 (new) so you'd want it to last.

[ndg95]

If your looking for cheap parts in australia, then MSY Computers is hard to beat