Choose or upgrade your CPU and motherboard carefully.

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MrSluggyTheCat
Junior Member

11-12-2023, 03:48 AM

I currently own a 'mpg z490 gaming edge wifi' connected to an 'intel i5 10400F' and a 'NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 super'. My GPU is functioning smoothly, but I suspect the CPU might be limiting performance. After some research, I haven’t made a clear decision yet. Right now, I’m considering the 'Intel i5 12600', though it’s out of stock everywhere. The 'MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 ATX' seems like a good fit since I need to upgrade my motherboard to match its socket size. I’m prepared to invest around £300 for the new parts, but I’m open to suggestions if it’s a bit more expensive. Thanks!

MrSluggyTheCat

11-12-2023, 03:48 AM #1

Sertero28
Senior Member

589

11-12-2023, 04:55 AM

Consider an AMD Ryzen 7600 and a budget AM5 motherboard. I prefer AMD since LGA 1700 is no longer supported, so no future CPU options exist. What aspects matter most in a motherboard?

Sertero28

11-12-2023, 04:55 AM #2

Consider an AMD Ryzen 7600 and a budget AM5 motherboard. I prefer AMD since LGA 1700 is no longer supported, so no future CPU options exist. What aspects matter most in a motherboard?

_Maddy__
Member

186

11-12-2023, 05:33 AM

The price for swapping your CPU and board in the UK is quite high. Your existing components usually work well, but if you're looking to upgrade easily, the i7 10700KF is a good option. It might only require a new cooler as part of the change.

_Maddy__

11-12-2023, 05:33 AM #3

irock13198
Junior Member

11-15-2023, 12:57 PM

Primarily seeking devices with built-in Wi-Fi since I can't connect via Ethernet cable. The setup should accommodate my M.2 drive and possibly additional ports later, and I'm planning to use DDR4 RAM only.

irock13198

11-15-2023, 12:57 PM #4