Should I upgrade my MB?

[jupiter_man]

Currently I am using quite a basic one MSI Z77A-G43 Z77 Ivy Bridge, because when I built it I was on a very low budget so need to keep everything cheap...

So will I get a really good performance boost if I upgrade it to something new?


My Spec:
I7 3700K
MSI 7990
8GB 2x4G CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 XMS3
750W ANTEC TRUEPOWER NEW PSU
120gb SSD


THANKS GUYS!!!

 

[ShivP]

No

There will be no performance benefit whatsoever, unless you hit the ceiling overclocking Have you overclocked your CPU?

 

[jupiter_man]

No

There will be no performance benefit whatsoever, unless you hit the ceiling overclocking Have you overclocked your CPU?

Yes I have OC it to 4.3 and thats the limit, if I go further it becomes very unstable. I checked some reviews and they said this board has a very low OC ability, 4.3 is the absolute limit.

 

[ShivP]

Ah I see, then going for a new one *might* be an idea
However, OC'ing more won't necessarily be worth getting a new board. Do you not get enough FPS in games or so to warrant getting a new board?