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mobo&cpu upgrade path>gtx1080++ but still usable on current bld

Qwertyuiop
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since im on a tight budget i can only upgrade 2 parts.

im just wondering if there's a path (1080/1080ti or any other cards on the same tier) on just upgrading mobo and cpu

but still usable (will run with no problems/bottlenecks and stuffs) on my current build.

 

if it's possible. what cpu and mobo would it be?

 

MY CURRENT BUILD
mobo - msi b150m nightelf
proc - i5 6500 3.2ghz

gpu - msi rx480 8gb

ssd - samsung 850evo 500gb
hdd - TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 1TB
cooler - nzxt kraken x62

psu - seasonic m12 evo series 750w

ram - ddr4 crucial 16gb 2133mhz
monitor - viewsonic xg2401
case - nzxt s340 elite

mouse - g403 prodigy
keyboard - corsair strafe 


 

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I7 7700k  and a 1080 later from the money you saved

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

 

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2 hours ago, fasauceome said:

I7 7700k  and a 1080 later from the money you saved

 

2 hours ago, KarathKasun said:

8700k + Z370

 

1 hour ago, homeap5 said:

Upgrade GPU. Maybe. You have nice config anyway.


correct me if im wrong, base on my understanding> thx btw

1.i can get away easily with just upgrading both cpu/mobo(high end enough to support 1080/1080ti or any other cards on the same tier) and not worry about issues if paired on my current gpu(rx480)...

2.same with going straight up upgrade my gpu(pairing i5 6500 and b150m) into 1080/1080ti but there will be limitations but the setup will still work?


number 1 = it's the best path to go, not only im future proofing the rig but its the best choice(point of upgrading, performance wise..)

number 2 = not really recommended since i wont be getting the full potential of the card and disrupts the point of the upgrade though it will still work.

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in my opinion you should get a GTX 1070 8GB and done, nothing else

it will give you a lot of performance than i7-8700K upgrade

"Make it future proof for some years at least, don't buy "only slightly better" stuff that gets outdated 1 year, that's throwing money away" @pipoawas

 

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You have 6th gen i5 CPU and you worry about bottleneck because what? Because Intel released 8th gen processors and they are better? Well, soon they release 9th gen. You can always change cpu later and your new graphics card will work, so you can just test it without any risk.

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