Switching to a newer processor model
Switching to a newer processor model
Hello everyone, here are some details about my PC. I've been using it for a few years and want to extend its life before doing a full upgrade. It has a Gigabyte GAx58A UD5 board, Intel i7 950 GTX 770, 2GB RAM, 12GB Corsair 1333MHz DDR3, and a Noctua cooler that stores exact specs. Silverstone 750W Bronze powersupply is compatible with it. I'm considering an i7 980X as a possible upgrade, but my board suggests the 990X or 980X would be better. I'm also thinking about adding a GTX 1060 6GB GPU as an upgrade before the processor change. I need to confirm if the GTX 1060 works with this setup and what performance it would achieve with the i7 980X. Thanks!
I believed my motherboard restricted me to the LG1366 socket. I thought the i7 980x and 990x offered the strongest performance. Are there other options worth considering?