Some advice for a new build - Mobo + CPU

Rusko187

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Afternoon Gents, I could really do with some advice. My father once told me "a fool is easily parted with his money" so taking heed from his advice I've decided to do some PC upgrades which probably aren't needed.

I've recently bought a NZXT H440 case and will be salvaging the bulk of my current PC but this will be my first ever build and I don't want to ruin it.

I currently have an NVidia GTX770 GPU and my current CPU is an i5 2500K, I want to future proof my computer so that one day I can run 4k resolution when I look to update the GPU. Not too fussed on either Intel or AMD but what would you gents recommend as a good i7 combination or AMD variant?
 
Well depending on how you proceed from here on it, his advise may be well given. The CPU will be fine for a little while longer, but you're really looking at needing 2 GPUs for the likes of 4k.

The only choices for 4k would be the 8GB 290x or the Titan X. However, June will see more cards from AMD & nVidia so I suggest you wait.

What's your budget out of interest?
 
snips86x said:
Well depending on how you proceed from here on it, his advise may be well given. The CPU will be fine for a little while longer, but you're really looking at needing 2 GPUs for the likes of 4k.

The only choices for 4k would be the 8GB 290x or the Titan X. However, June will see more cards from AMD & nVidia so I suggest you wait.

What's your budget out of interest?
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Thats my thoughts, being fairly new to this I wanted to consider a mobo + CPU which wouldn't end up bottle necking 2 GPUs (if thats an avenue I will go down). Card wise I won't be looking at upgrading for a while.

Budget wise is where I'm after some advice really, what would be a reasonable amount for a reliable CPU + Mobo? Would around £350-£400 cover it?

Sorry for being vague.
 
stulid said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-005-GI&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=2858

What other parts do you have? have you considered looking for a i7 2600/2700K or 3770K etc?
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Pretty much open to suggestions, as long as I could get it to run 4 sticks of Ram and one day be able to accommodate a way of playing 4k res games I will consider anything.

My one and only request which isn't the end of the world if I can't get it would be to fit into my colour scheme of either Black or Green. I did look at the Gigabyte Sniper mobo but they were getting some bad reviews.
 
stulid said:
Black+green may be coming back with the next chipset.
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Hmmm might hang fire if that's the case, I'm doing a Razer build and would like to get it colour coordinated.

As a bit of advice what would be some key things for me to look out for on motherboards when it comes to upgrading?
 
You want to make sure it supports SLI, so it runs two slots at 8X/8X, cheaper boards do Crossfire only and thats at 16X/4X.

Good warranty and support help, Gigabyte have a uk based RMA centre.

And I guess that the board has the right number of SATA, expansion slots for you. Some people also prefer Intel Ethernet ports rather than the KillerNIC as found on some "gaming" boards.
 
lude1962 said:
If your pc does what you want it to do at the moment (4k aside) save your money and wait, unless you already have a 4k monitor.
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I know what your saying, I will hold off until I'm ready but it's good to know this knowledge.

stulid said:
You want to make sure it supports SLI, so it runs two slots at 8X/8X, cheaper boards do Crossfire only and thats at 16X/4X.

Good warranty and support help, Gigabyte have a uk based RMA centre.

And I guess that the board has the right number of SATA, expansion slots for you. Some people also prefer Intel Ethernet ports rather than the KillerNIC as found on some "gaming" boards.
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So when I come to look again I'm best to look at Gigabyte boards? Sorry for being a pest are there any other reputable companies to consider? Appreciate your help so far.
 
ASUS do some nice boards, they current have a Z97 called the Pro gamer that looks tidy and does everything most people want. Avoid ASrock.
 
I'd also suggest holding off till broad well or skylake because your CPU is fine for what you want at the minute. No point upgrading now for the future as there'll be something better at the time.

Gigabyte are good because they have UK RMA :)
 
Gents I'm going to do just that, thank you all for the advice.

1 last question, whilst I'm going to hang about until the new chipsets arrive and just get saving will the ASUS Z97 be ok for a high end i7 Skylake?
 
Skylake from what ive read uses a different socket again, so Z97 will only support whats out now and broadwell.
 
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