Help with choosing CPU/Mobo bundle

[Kyrocera]

Hey everyone,

I'm looking at upgrading my current system

i5-2500k [email protected]
EVGA Superclocked GTX1070

I have the option to purchase one of these bundles for roughly the same price (£350) but I really dont know which one is best or if they are even worth it. My machine is primarily for gaming.

Z390 Pro + I7-9700k (+cooler) + 32Gb Memory
or
Z490-H + I7-10700k (no cooler or memory)
or
ASUS TUF B550 + 3700X (stock cooler, no memory)

If I buy either of the Intels, I will need a new PSU because my current one does not have the extra 4 pin motherboard connector.

Are these worth it?
Should I be looking at something else?
Should I wait until the next gen AMD's get released so the older CPUs drop in price?

I'm not in any rush to upgrade but if there is a deal to be had then ill go for it.

 

[Kyrocera]

I'd wait a month for Intel 12 gen release and see how that performs, at the very least you'll probably find the current Intel and AMD parts receive a price cut.

The extra 4 pin is only for LN2 overclocking so only the 8 pin is needed.

Thanks for the reply. If the prices do drop, im still unsure which of these options would be best.

 

[Kyrocera]

You likely need that anyway, unless it's newer than your CPU.
(or top quality model of the time)

My PSU is newer than my CPU, I would guess around 5 years old maybe less.

Do you need 32 gigs of ram?

No not at all, its just that the bundle i was looking at on ebay came with it.

 

[Kyrocera]

Why are you buying from eBay? What is the model of your PSU? Need exact model code. YOu can get variations between models within the same brand with the same specs and one can be a turd and the other can be amazing.

Just looking at 2nd hand bundles for a good deal.

PSU is a Corsair CX600M

 

[Kyrocera]

what speed ram is it?

The item has ended now, think it went for £360. RAM Speed was 2666Mhz

 

[Kyrocera]

Well if that's off table I'd leave other two. If on a budget seen MSI B550 Gaming edge wifi up for grabs(says never been used)..no one bidding and will look at a bid...That's a great mobo. Pair that with a 5600x and you've got the basis of a great gaming machine

The 5600X is what i keep coming back to and think im just gonna have to dive in and do it.

That design was outdated low end already decade ago.
And while performance as new was good for budget, third tier C(r)apXon capacitors aren't good for longevity.
Measly 3 year warranty tells it wasn't designed to last in heavier use.
So would certainly plan on upgrading it inside year or two.

Yeah i know im gonna have to replace it at some point but while its working I dont have to worry about it.

Looking at upgrading myself too but can’t decide on AMD or intel.

Ive been edging towards AMD more than Intel but not ruling out Intel if something great comes along.

 

[Kyrocera]

Just in case you were interested I got the following:

Ryzen 7 3800XT
Arctic Freezer ii 240
X470 Aorus 7 Wi-Fi
16gb (2x8gb) (2666Mhz) DDR4

All for the price of £260