Intel upgrade for gaming, streaming and video editting

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Hi everyone,

I am looking to upgrade my i5-4690K that I put together in around 2013.

I'd like to stick with Intel please, and recently been doing more streaming and editing for YouTube. From other posts I'm reading the i9-9900K would be better equipped to handle this due to having access to more threads than say the i7-9700K. Since I'm looking for some future proofing as well, the i9 makes a bit more sense to me even if some of it might be overkill for the rest of my setup.

My retained kit (plus the usual extras) will be...

• NZXT 440
• MSI 1080 GTX Gaming X+
• AOC G2460PG 1080p GSync monitor

I have a Corsair RM750, but it was from back in 2013. Since I'm going to a new CPU and Mobo, would it be best to buy a new one or will it suffice? I don't want to risk any issues if they have an expected lifespan.

At this point I'm leaning towards...

• Asus ROG Strix Z390-F Intel Z390 (Socket 1151) DDR4 ATX Motherboard
  
• Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6GHz (Coffee Lake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - Retail

I also considered the Gigabyte boards, but I've always had ASUS so that's the only reason I'm suggesting it. I don't need onboard Wifi, but I do always need a lot of USB's. Is there any reason to go the Gigabyte route over ASUS for this CPU? Looking to get the same out of it for the same money. Don't really want to push £200 for a board, but if it will drastically improve things for a couple of pounds more I'm open to it.

RAM is something I've never been very good at. Can you give me some suggestions on the DDR4 type that would give me the best performance. I'm hearing 3200 mentioned a lot, but I have no clue so any help here would be greatly appreciated. I'm guessing 16Gb is a good amount in this day and age.

Am I best going for a fan cooler on the CPU, or going for an AIO. Never had an AIO before, but given my NZXT 440 case, whats the suggestions here?

Thanks guys and girls, your help and opinions are most appreciated.

 

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Thank you very much orbitalwalsh.

Sounds like the Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Elite Intel Z390 is the one for me then I think. I do like a saving where possible.

Reference the RAM. This caught my eye as being affordable, but very low timings and with great reviews. Would this be a good choice considering gaming/streaming/editing?

• TEAM GROUP EDITION 16GB (2X8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C14 3200MHZ DUAL CHANNEL KIT - BLACK/

Any suggestions on cooling? I've already got my Corsair Air Series case fans in, but I'm not sure about CPU cooler. I've heard Noctua NH-D15 banded about, I think it will fit the H440, but would it fit against the above RAM?
Would I be better going for an AIO (any suggestions) or should I avoid for any reason with the i9-9900k?

Many thanks

 

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Thanks very much guys, I think I'm going to go with...

• Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6GHz (Coffee Lake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - Retail £479.99
• Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Pro Intel Z390 (Socket 1151) DDR4 ATX Motherboard £179.99
• Team Group 8Pack Edition 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C14 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black/ £134.99

Was going to have the Elite, but its out of stock now. The Pro is pretty much the same and just £10 more at the moment so thats OK.

Just need to decide on the CPU cooler now, then I can hopefully place my order tomorrow.

Any suggestions on the best cooler to go for the i9-9900k? I have an NZXT H440 so it needs to fit in that and with the memory I listed.
Any thoughts on standard fan like the Noctua or a suggested AIO solution for my case?

Thanks everyone, I'm not great at this side of things. Thank god I only have to do this every good couple of years haha.

 

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One think to bear in mind that your Old PSU might not have all the power cables required for the new motherboards, most will require now 1x24/1x8/1x4 or even 2x8, so check this against your PSU.

Ah right. Thank you, I will check that tomorrow. Its a Corsair RM750 that I have but it is an old one. Back from when I upgraded in 2013.

Cooler would go over the ram , most dual towers do. Most ram kits should fit under.
Cooler will be fine in your case

Many thanks again orbitalwalsh, your input has been invaluable. Really do appreciate the help.