Upgrade Advice (4790k to 8700k)

decmatt · 24 Oct 2017 at 20:28

Hi

I currently have:-

Gigabyte UD5H-BK
4790k
AVEXIR Original Blitz Series Golden 16GB
Gigabyte 980ti
Corsair Hydro Series H110i

I can upgrade my motherboard in the Gigabyte 2 for 1 offer to a new Z370 series motherboard.

So it is looking like:-

AORUS Z370 Gaming 5
8700k

What can I reuse? I think it will just be new RAM? Can anyone help me fill in the gaps of what I need?

Appreciate your help

southernorth · 24 Oct 2017 at 20:43

Is your RAM 2400mhz? And what's your PSU

decmatt · 24 Oct 2017 at 20:47

southernorth said:
Is your RAM 2400mhz?

AVEXIR Original Blitz Series Golden 16GB Kit (8GB x 2) dual channel 240-pin DDR3 2400MHz (AVD3U24001008G-2BZ1SE) - CL10-12-12-31 1.65v

lee32uk · 24 Oct 2017 at 20:52

You will need DDR4 ram for Z370. Why the upgrade though ?

decmatt · 24 Oct 2017 at 20:53

I get the motherboard as a free upgrade

southernorth · 24 Oct 2017 at 20:55

Also, do you feel the need for an update? Do you have issues in specific games or applications etc

decmatt · 24 Oct 2017 at 21:03

Sorry missed the PSU bit, it is Supernova 1000w Modular GOLD PSU

Mainly upgrading for the free motherboard swap, so thought might as well

southernorth · 24 Oct 2017 at 21:08

That's roughly the performance gain you'd be looking at. Big in some games, not so much in others

On ebay 4790k's are selling for ~£200 which I'm quite impressed by. For only ~£150 of extra outlay it could definitely be worth the upgrade depending on the games and applications you use.

You'd just need the CPU (but good luck getting one anytime soon) and possibly a 1080ti if you were going all out. But Volta should be here next summer, so you could hold out until then.

What's resolution and refresh rate of your monitor?

ExoMale · 24 Oct 2017 at 21:14

if you can get a free board then just do it, then buy ddr4 ram with the cpu.

decmatt · 24 Oct 2017 at 21:25

Which memory would be a good buy?

I'm happy to hold of GPU upgrade, still have a massive backlog and it isn't causing any issues at the moment.

Monitor is Acer 27 inch Predator @ 2560x1440

ExoMale · 24 Oct 2017 at 21:31

go with team group unless you got the cash to splash on more expensive ram which you should look at 16gb.

orbitalwalsh · 24 Oct 2017 at 21:51

For everyone asking, free upgrade but time is limited, z97 is at the end of the time span so can't hold out longer, believe if your z170 should be able to get the next chipset . Only limit gigabyte out on it and don't think they'll do this deal again

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Team Group Dark Pro "8Pack Edition" 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C14 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black/= £188.99

Total: £197.69
(includes shipping: £8.70)

Overclock that ram to 4000hz !

peterhc · 24 Oct 2017 at 22:15

Mind blown moment you realise Michael 'Psycho' Sykes from Crysis is Dirk Savage from Hollyoaks
Whaaaat ^.^

southernorth · 24 Oct 2017 at 22:43

peterhc said:
Mind blown moment you realise Michael 'Psycho' Sykes from Crysis is Dirk Savage from Hollyoaks
Whaaaat ^.^

Ummmm..........

what

decmatt · 24 Oct 2017 at 23:00

peterhc said:
Mind blown moment you realise Michael 'Psycho' Sykes from Crysis is Dirk Savage from Hollyoaks
Whaaaat ^.^

southernorth said:
Ummmm..........

what

Will drop the 8700K and play Crysis

peterhc · 24 Oct 2017 at 23:21

southernorth said:
Ummmm..........

what

Don't tell me you have never seen Hollyoaks ?

geordiejc · 25 Oct 2017 at 19:36

2 for 1 offer?

Aneskimo · 25 Oct 2017 at 19:52

I’d upgrade as the time you have left for it is running out, I’d also grab the 8 pack ram specd by @orbitalwalsh its the perfect combo with that chip as clocking abilities are huge. You can get a decent price looking on eBay as a guide if you want to sell your old stuff on after upgrade