PC Upgrade

TheRealKoPiTe · 13 Sep 2017 at 08:55

I am looking to upgrade my computer's motherboard but i am unsure whether or not i would have to change the CPU at the same time. I also in the future want to swap out DDR3 ram for DDR4 so i am just wondering is it worth changing the cpu at the same time? Below are my current PC specs. Any help would be appreciated.

Case - Coolermaster CM Enforcer
Monitor - Acer Predator Z35
Monitor - Acer Predator XB240H
CPU - Intel Quad Core i7-4770K (3.5GHZ)
Motherboard - Asustek Z87M-Plus
RAM - 16GB Kingston Hyper-X Genesis
HDD - Toshiba 2TB (SATA)
HDD - Seagate 1TB (SATA)
HDD - Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB
HDD - Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB
GPU - Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080 TI FTW3
Keyboard - Razer BlackWidow V2 Chroma
Mouse - Razer Lancehead Chroma
Headset - Razer Man 'O' War Chroma
Mousemat - Razer Goliathus Extended
Webcam - Logitech C922
Fan Controller - Aerocool Touch 2000 LCD
Cooling - Corsair H75 Water Cooler
Power Supply - Corsair Semi-Modular 650w Gold
Network Card - TP-Link WDN 4800 Dual Band
Internet - Virgin Media Fibre Optic 200mb/s

Minibiker · 13 Sep 2017 at 09:10

Your current CPU requires a 1150 socket motherboard, Why are you considering an upgrade? If you wanted DDR4 you'd have to replace Mobo/CPU/RAM

TheRealKoPiTe · 13 Sep 2017 at 09:13

Minibiker, thank you for your reply. I am just thinking of upgrading is all. We always want better dont we? lol Yeah thats what i thought unfortunately. Looks like ill be saving then for all 3 lol.

Minibiker · 13 Sep 2017 at 09:26

TheRealKoPiTe said:
Minibiker, thank you for your reply. I am just thinking of upgrading is all. We always want better dont we? lol Yeah thats what i thought unfortunately. Looks like ill be saving then for all 3 lol.

I know what you mean, I ordered an older 2500k the other day and literally the day after thought 'Nah, I'll buy a few Ryzen parts' Now I have to builds on the go

Your current system sounds pretty beasty tbh

TheRealKoPiTe · 13 Sep 2017 at 09:29

Yeah i know its mad how we always want better even if what we have got is enough. Might just upgrade the PSU for now as i reckon im going to start choking it soon. Yeah its a good PC just feel sometimes its not as quick as it could be lol. Just spent the last few days removing all the cluster ive acquired on it over the years to try and help.

Minibiker · 13 Sep 2017 at 09:33

TheRealKoPiTe said:
Yeah i know its mad how we always want better even if what we have got is enough. Might just upgrade the PSU for now as i reckon im going to start choking it soon. Yeah its a good PC just feel sometimes its not as quick as it could be lol. Just spent the last few days removing all the cluster ive acquired on it over the years to try and help.

Expensive hobby don't you think

What model Corsair is it you have? If your thinking about changing it, Try Superflower Leadex, Its a very capable powersupply and highly recommended

TheRealKoPiTe · 13 Sep 2017 at 09:51

yeah very expensive haha. I currently have a Corsair Semi-Modular 650w Gold would i need to get another semi-modular or does it not matter?

Minibiker · 13 Sep 2017 at 10:34

TheRealKoPiTe said:
yeah very expensive haha. I currently have a Corsair Semi-Modular 650w Gold would i need to get another semi-modular or does it not matter?

Doesn't matter really, I've swapped a fully modular PSU for a Non modular one... Just make sure it has all the correct cables for your system

TheRealKoPiTe · 13 Sep 2017 at 10:37

ok cool thank you. Think ill get a modular....less mess.

Minibiker · 13 Sep 2017 at 10:38

TheRealKoPiTe said:
ok cool thank you. Think ill get a modular....less mess.

Can't agree more bud, Otherwise the Cable OCD comes into play

Admiral Huddy · 13 Sep 2017 at 10:51

personally, I would suppress your upgrade urge.. Your current system will be fine for a few more years yet. I upgraded from a 3770k to 6770k last year with no notable performance gain, despite the extra logical cores and upgrading to DDR4. In fact, I can't OC the newer CPU any more than the Ivy Bridge I had setup so it wasn't one of my best moves or upgrades.