choosing a new gigabyte motherboard to replace current model?

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would like to upgrade my current 7 yr old system. current MB is a gigabyte ex58 d54 so probably need something similar. will have an i7 4.2hz processor, ddr3 ram, twin monitors, already have an nvidia card. my printers etc are all usb 2 so usb 3 wont be an advantage b ut I know it is standard. there are so many models to choose from so suggestions how to pick one?
 

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windows 7 64bitintel i7 9206gb ddr3ge force 9400
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
build it myself
OS
windows 7 64bit
CPU
intel i7 920
Motherboard
gigabyte ex58 ds4
Memory
6gb ddr3
Graphics Card(s)
ge force 9400
Sound Card
onboard hd
Monitor(s) Displays
samsung 215tw
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
wd caviar black 1 TB/620GB wd caviar blue
PSU
enermax 625 w modu82
Case
antec 182
Cooling
cooler master v8, 3 case fans
Keyboard
cheapo ps/2
Mouse
cheapo usb
Internet Speed
5 MB
Sandy Bridge i7 looks nice. But you'd want a Z68 motherboard with it. DDR3 kits are cheap so it's not a problem. You might want to consider replacing your graphics card if it does not meet your needs anymore, if it does then let it be.
 

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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ASUS X550ZE
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-BIT
CPU
AMD A8 7200P
Motherboard
N/A
Memory
8GB 1600mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon R5 (APU) + Radeon R5 M230 2GB Dual Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek ALC269 with SonicMaster
Monitor(s) Displays
Laptop Display
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 @60hz
Hard Drives
WDC WD50 00LPVX-80V0TT0 (500GB)
PSU
Laptop Charger
Mouse
ARMAGGEDON TEXTRON SCORPION 7
Internet Speed
100 mbps DOWN / 50 mbps UP
Antivirus
Windows Defender
Browser
Mozzila FireFox, Valve Steam in-game internet browser
Do you want to keep using the 920 or do you want to get a new cpu ?
 

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Windows 10 Pro x64Intel Core i7 6700KGSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Skylake Special #666
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
Memory
GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G2460PG
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
PSU
EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
Case
Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
Cooling
Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Keyboard
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
Mouse
Logitech G700s
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Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
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Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
Browser
Chrome
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Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp, Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1 Headset
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