MB for upgrade path

Born_2_Kill_83 · 11 Dec 2013 at 14:23

Currently on Z77 motherboard with a 3770k 1155 socket. In the future I want to upgrade this, but to what, from what Ive read DDR4 and Haswell-E are going to be nearly another year away and knowing what I'm like I'll probably want to do something before this time, plus DDR4 will be expensive for the first couple of 1/4's after release.

So where do I go next, I want to buy a motherboard that's got a couple of CPU's lined up for future release rather than having to change it out on every upgrade I make if I can help it. Or should I just wait it out and save up for some 8 core fun.

So whats the line up like, the computer is used 90% for maxed out gaming so money not an issue, but spending £400 on a CPU with similar performance as a £250 one is.

kefan77 · 11 Dec 2013 at 14:27

keep what you have for now. no point in upgrading for the sake of upgrade.

DaleTheWhale · 11 Dec 2013 at 14:39

If you upgrade now, you'll be gaining barely anything.

The 3770k is very capable, and will be for years to come!

pastymuncher · 11 Dec 2013 at 15:16

Like the others have said, don't bother, it would be pointless. Even if you went to Haswell and Z87 that line is dead already as it's looking like the Haswell refresh needs a new chipset and won't work in current boards. If you haven't got your 3770k clocked shame on you (ban!!

) get it clocked for some free extra performance.

Martini1991 · 11 Dec 2013 at 15:20

pastymuncher said:
Like the others have said, don't bother, it would be pointless. Even if you went to Haswell and Z87 that line is dead already as it's looking like the Haswell refresh needs a new chipset and won't work in current boards. If you haven't got your 3770k clocked shame on you (ban!! ) get it clocked for some free extra performance.

I'll be surprised if the Haswell refresh doesn't work in current boards, but I don't think it's anything to upgrade from a 3770K for.

I'd wait until DDR4 etc came out on a platform before jumping to a new one really.

kefan77 · 11 Dec 2013 at 15:22

I think Haswell refresh would work with current boards, but they'll introduce new chipsets with additional/new features.

just like with SB-->IB

pastymuncher · 11 Dec 2013 at 18:52

Doesn't it need a new power option though that's only going to be on the Z97 chipset?

Martini1991 · 11 Dec 2013 at 19:30

pastymuncher said:
Doesn't it need a new power option though that's only going to be on the Z97 chipset?

Who knows.

But surely people remember the "IVY BRIDGE WON'T WORK ON CURRENT BOARDS" crap?

And "YOU NEED A NEW PSU FOR HASWELL"