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Apr 4 2015 01:03pm
Upgrading my intel : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121511 p67 board

For this AsRock Z77 board.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

Replacing a GTX 560 Fermi as well!

Thinking of going for a GTX 960 : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SC6HAS4/?tag=pcpapi-20

Components I currently run that would effect choices : http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/
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Apr 4 2015 01:21pm
That pcpartlink is not the correct one, [it just shows the system build of anyone who clicks it]
you need the one to the top right.

once you get that link,
what is your budget for such a task?

This post was edited by Rapture on Apr 4 2015 01:21pm
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Apr 4 2015 03:03pm
Quote (Rapture @ Apr 4 2015 02:21pm)
That pcpartlink is not the correct one, [it just shows the system build of anyone who clicks it]
you need the one to the top right.

once you get that link,
what is your budget for such a task?


opps sorry about that!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Xj9DFT

200$-300$ roughly.

e/

I do plan on overclocking my 2500k hence why im upgrading mobos.

This post was edited by xploDz on Apr 4 2015 03:27pm
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Apr 4 2015 08:55pm
Quote (xploDz @ Apr 4 2015 05:03pm)
opps sorry about that!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Xj9DFT

200$-300$ roughly.

e/

I do plan on overclocking my 2500k hence why im upgrading mobos.



Well...in my opinion it wouldn't be worth it to pay that money for a new board just to overclock.
That is to say, if you spent the extra money on the graphics card instead of a new board, you would get a buttload more performance versus just a 960 and a few more ghz on your i5.

Overclocked i5 with gtx 960 > Stock i5 with a gtx 970/R9 290(x)

Plus because of the new chipset youll have to reinstall windows.



However if you are dead set on getting the new board for whatever reason, I would suggest this card over the 960. [idk how long this price will last, it's better than norm, as you can see by price history]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202137&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

This if you get a 290:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202143&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

This if you get a 970:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127832&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=


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Apr 5 2015 01:00pm
Quote (Rapture @ Apr 4 2015 09:55pm)
Well...in my opinion it wouldn't be worth it to pay that money for a new board just to overclock.
That is to say, if you spent the extra money on the graphics card instead of a new board, you would get a buttload more performance versus just a 960 and a few more ghz on your i5.

Overclocked i5 with gtx 960 > Stock i5 with a gtx 970/R9 290(x)

Plus because of the new chipset youll have to reinstall windows.



However if you are dead set on getting the new board for whatever reason, I would suggest this card over the 960. [idk how long this price will last, it's better than norm, as you can see by price history]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202137&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

This if you get a 290:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202143&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

This if you get a 970:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127832&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=


Awesome ty for the input, I will cancel my order of the board and 960, and go with either a 290 or 970.
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Apr 5 2015 01:22pm
Quote (xploDz @ Apr 5 2015 03:00pm)
Awesome ty for the input, I will cancel my order of the board and 960, and go with either a 290 or 970.


:)
I did a typo [that im sure you ignored] but I meant < instead of >, so that the 970/290 setup would be better. :lol:


But just to add on, if you decide to spend the extra on a 970 [and you dont get the one i linked] just be sure theyre including free witcher 3 copy, as not all 970's actually are including it.
Even if you don't want it, It's sellable and would let you get some cashback on your purchase.
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#7
Apr 7 2015 06:25pm
What's your current setup again?

EDIT: And empty your Inbox! :fume:

This post was edited by VVR4ITH on Apr 7 2015 06:25pm
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