WTB Quad(or more) core CPU+MOBO Combination

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ankur1211

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Hi, my running setup has been having some motherboard issues, in the meantime I am looking to get a CPU+Mobo combo as the CPU I have currently is an i5-7600k, for which I am unable to get a decent enough Mobo.(I was having a z170 series Mobo).

So, I think it is time to upgrade to quad core, preferably intel and not AMD. I will be again selling off the ex-CPU and probably an SSD right here for someone in a better need and situation to utilize them.
 
guest_999 said:
Just a suggestion, go for AMD not intel as used parts mkt for amd gives you better value for money at least in India.
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Understood.

Need to get an understanding of how it is gonna affect if I am gonna put into my existing setup an AMD CPU + Mobo combo. Also to consider the fact that I have more of a creative usage (Ableton Live, Rekordbox, Adobe Suite etc.) than gaming usage to be precise (Can't remember properly when did I play a game last time :/)


Rig details :
1. Intel I5-7600k - Working, but no Mobo so kinda stuck in a rut here.
2. Mobo - Time to trash it except if someone wants some parts out of it or something similar, or guide me in having some salvage value out of it - MSI Z170a mpower gaming titanium
3. GPU - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Windforce OC 8 GB
4. Storage - Sata SSD with OS in it, an extra M2 NVMe with plenty of important files that I cannot lose(Hence need to get an M2 slot for sure). An extra HDD for extra files.
5. PSU - MSI MAG series - 1000 or 750 I don't exactly remember
6. Case - Lian Li O11 Air (Brauer edition or something like that)
7. Fans - 9 120mm ARGB Case fans running via Razer Chroma ARGB controller, 2 80mm Antecs on the back of the case. Was using 3 case fan headers for running 3 fans on each hence all 9 for power, and obviously Razer Chroma handling the flashy part.
8. RAM - Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 MHz 1 X 16GB.


Here are 3 choices :
1. Get an AntEsports cheap mobo for ~4k. Get a seperate PWM fan controller and we are good to go I believe. This is also the cheapest option, without an upgrade obviously.
2. Find a used decent Mobo that supports i5 -7600k and M2 NVMe as well and has atleast 3 Case fan headers maybe, not too rigid on fan headers though.
3. Upgrade - Intel vs AMD and the comptability with the rest of the rig, even if it is unstable and allows me to utilize a couple of days of time to take backups of the Work in Progress projects etc. Just arrange different plugins etc. into an external HDD or internal one itself, and basically allows me to go for a clean install right after.


Experts, Please have your say?
 
ankur1211 said:
1. Get an AntEsports cheap mobo for ~4k. Get a seperate PWM fan controller and we are good to go I believe. This is also the cheapest option, without an upgrade obviously.
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I wouldn't put my trust in a mobo that doesn't even come with gigabit ethernet.

ankur1211 said:
2. Find a used decent Mobo that supports i5 -7600k and M2 NVMe as well and has atleast 3 Case fan headers maybe, not too rigid on fan headers though.
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This is much better than antesports option but this is also where AMD options are much better because of their longer life cycles so more chances of getting a suitable mobo at reasonable price.

ankur1211 said:
3. Upgrade - Intel vs AMD and the comptability with the rest of the rig, even if it is unstable and allows me to utilize a couple of days of time to take backups of the Work in Progress projects etc. Just arrange different plugins etc. into an external HDD or internal one itself, and basically allows me to go for a clean install right after.
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As far as creative usage is concerned AMD has always been ahead of intel in most scenarios since the launch of ryzen.
 
Well, I was running on a deadline and all, so ended up ordering a new I7-12700KF with an MSI B660-A Mobo. Servers all my purpose and burns a hole in the pocket.
 
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