Upgrading from Phenom II x6 1100T


  1. Posts : 24
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Upgrading from Phenom II x6 1100T


    So I'm looking to upgrade from that processor to something that will future proof me for a bit of a longer time.

    Current Specs are:

    AMD Phenom II x6 1100T @OC 3.8Ghz
    8gb Ram
    R9 280x
    Antec 650 Watt HD
    Asus M5A99X Evo Motherboard

    Was thinking about switching to intel and buying both a new motherboard and cpu.

    Wanting to keep the same video card as above, whats my best bet for something strictly made for gaming?

    I was thinking a 4770K with a motherboard? I know a 4670K is equivalent in most games as of now but how much longer will it be equivalent? Is it worth shelling out the more money for the 4770k?
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  2. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #2

    If you're going to upgrade to Intel and you have your mind set on Haswell then go i7 and factor in a great aftermarket cooler along with a proper mobo.
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  3. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #3

    I like this highly reviewed and praised MSI mobo but of course Gigabyte, ASUS an ASRock all have fine boards as does EVGA.

    Newegg.com - MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Extreme OC High Performance Triple CFX/ SLI Intel Motherboard

    Then try this upgraded RAM, I just bought and running these very sticks and they are crazy good and a great value !

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820313325

    Like duh.....

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116901


    But then the cooler:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835608018

    or sealed water if your case will allow?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106220
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  4. Posts : 24
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Just want to add, the AMD FX 9370 is only 220$ on sale right now. How does that compare to a 4770k.
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  5. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #5

    Well it saves you a mobo ! And overclocks like a freak'n beast but the 4770k is still a better chip not the gap is relatively narrow and in some programs the 8 cores can help. If I were you I'd pound that 8 core with a huge sealed water and call it a day !
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  6. Posts : 3,487
    Win 7 Pro x64/Win 10 Pro x64 dual boot
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    linnemeyerhere said:
    Well it saves you a mobo ! And overclocks like a freak'n beast but the 4770k is still a better chip not the gap is relatively narrow and in some programs the 8 cores can help. If I were you I'd pound that 8 core with a huge sealed water and call it a day !
    I love my 8 core, and yes, water cooling is a must with the 9370. Reusing the mother board is a plus if it is able to support the 9370. Not every board can support them. If it can, the 9370 sounds like a win-win!
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