Consider upgrading to a more powerful CPU for this motherboard.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Consider upgrading to a more powerful CPU for this motherboard.

yTatsumi
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12-03-2016, 03:39 AM

It's a basic setup with an I5-6500, currently running 4c/4t. You're thinking of moving to 4c/8t or higher, likely using a used machine. Your main tasks are LightRoom and PhotoShop, so you probably want a solid CPU upgrade for better performance.

yTatsumi

12-03-2016, 03:39 AM #1

kcaz56
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12-03-2016, 10:32 AM

The budget is the amount allocated for the project.

kcaz56

12-03-2016, 10:32 AM #2

The budget is the amount allocated for the project.

FeijaoSama
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12-03-2016, 05:24 PM

US Dollar amount ranging from 100 to 150 dollars.

FeijaoSama

12-03-2016, 05:24 PM #3

US Dollar amount ranging from 100 to 150 dollars.

GustavoAugusto
Member

12-03-2016, 05:55 PM

I dont think you will get a better new CPU at that price, the one you have costs $235 on Amazon, but if you can find a used 7700K or something at that price I see no reason to not get it.

GustavoAugusto

12-03-2016, 05:55 PM #4

I dont think you will get a better new CPU at that price, the one you have costs $235 on Amazon, but if you can find a used 7700K or something at that price I see no reason to not get it.

Tilly_LoverYT
Junior Member

12-03-2016, 07:15 PM

Used is totally fine

Tilly_LoverYT

12-03-2016, 07:15 PM #5

Used is totally fine

Viizion_PvPz
Senior Member

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12-04-2016, 03:08 AM

Only one option exists clearly. 7700 support is available with F20 bios. However, I don’t believe the power output meets the requirements.

Viizion_PvPz

12-04-2016, 03:08 AM #6

Only one option exists clearly. 7700 support is available with F20 bios. However, I don’t believe the power output meets the requirements.

Everspell
Member

12-04-2016, 05:03 AM

Don't forget the cost of the CPU, even if it's used... Maybe the i5-6500 will work. Alright...

Everspell

12-04-2016, 05:03 AM #7

Don't forget the cost of the CPU, even if it's used... Maybe the i5-6500 will work. Alright...