Upgrade rig 4770k with enhanced specifications
Upgrade rig 4770k with enhanced specifications
You're planning to refresh your setup. Consider selling the RAM and CPU for around $200–$300 and purchasing the listed components at the prices provided. The CPU cooler and motherboard are priced accordingly. If you're ready, the GTX 770 upgrade can be done later. The GPU market is currently not ideal, so it might be worth waiting. No major changes needed unless you want to adjust timing.
The motherboard only accommodates RAM up to 2933Mhz. You might cut costs by choosing this option: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FNprxr/...c16d16gisb
Maybe consider a b560 board for ram Overclocking. There is a decent performance difference between 2666 (highest possible ram speed on b460) and 3200MHZ RAM (around 10 - 20%)
Yes, B560 is a real product name, typically referring to a gaming laptop model.
PCPartPicker list shows various components. Intel offers the Core i5-10400F at 2.9 GHz with six cores for $154.99 on Amazon. Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM sleeve cooler costs $29.99 from Newegg. ASRock B560 Steel Legend ATX motherboard is listed at $129.99 on Newegg. Memory Silicon Power DDR4-3200 CL16 sticks are available for $80.97 on Amazon. All prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts. Total before mail-in rebates is $405.94; after a $10.00 rebate, it comes to $395.94. Data compiled by PCPartPicker on April 8, 2021 at 14:00 EDT.
That's quite the reaction. It's good they've progressed beyond that outdated model.