New Intel Mobo/CPU for Windows 10

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  1. Hootmon

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    Once Windows 10 is released I want to move from an AMD platform to an Intel one. My current specs are to the left.

    I will be keeping all my storage, as well as the sound card and GPU. Maybe the Mem (DDR3) too if its supported, but Im OK with upgrading that too.

    I'd like to ask for suggestions specifically for what Intel CPU/Socket is reasonably 'future-proof', though I realize that doesnt mean the same thing for Intel as it has for AMD (two socket changes in about five years). The Intel landscape is quite confusing in comparison.

    Once I know what CPU/Socket I need I can do the rest.

    Budget is about $500, though that is flexible with good reason.

    I use my machine mostly for gaming, so huge multi-threading probably isnt necessary.
     
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    It looks like this is the only real contender in my price range.

    Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell Quad-Core 3.4GHz LGA 1150 84W Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646I54670K

    Does it even make sense for me to upgrade?
     
  4. -Tj-

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    Yeah you can keep the memory and run @ 2133mhz


    For future proofing, the best option would be Z170 LGA1151 Skylake cpus (Q3 2015), atm its only Z97 chipset, X99 looks more future proof, but here you would have to get new DDR4 too.

    e.g Z97

    Cpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117369


    mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132412

    total 499.99$
    Imho i7 is worth it with 8threads, newer games can and will use more then 4 threads for sure:nerd:, 4core is now getting minimum like dual core was back in 2006..


    X99

    cpu http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117402

    mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130796

    ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148860

    total 775 or 690$ and get another 8gb later for proper quad channel http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148864
     
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    The i5-4690K should be like $10 more and will OC better.

    If you are waiting until Windows 10 to make the purchase, Broadwell CPUs should be out. They use the same socket as the Haswells (Intel uses the same socket for 2 generations then makes a new one) and will allow you to keep your DDR3 if you choose or move to DDR4 (depending on your choice in mobo).

    However Skylake may be out by then if Intel sticks to their timeline. In which case that may be the better option. But you will have no choice but to get DDR4 memory at that point.
     
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    Thanks -TJ- and Tree Dude.

    I guess it makes sense to wait.
     
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    I have a closed loop water cooler in my rig now. Forget the exact model, but its probably compatible.
     
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    Id recomend this and then add a decent 240 to 256gb ssd
     

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