I'm currently using an Intel i5-9600K and I've got a solid setup with 64GB of DDR4 RAM and an NVIDIA 4070 Ti Super. I'm looking to upgrade my CPU and motherboard to improve gaming performance, ideally with support for PCIe 4.0, but I want to keep costs around $400. Since I want to reuse my DDR4 RAM, is it true that my best option is going for an Intel CPU? What recommendations do you have for a CPU and motherboard combo?
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I found a solid build that should fit your budget. You can go for the Intel Core i5-14600KF for about $228 and pair it with a Gigabyte B760M GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR4 Motherboard for around $139. That brings you to a total of under $370, which is great for performance at that price!
That sounds good! I was also considering mini-ATX boards, but they seem to limit expansion. Do you think it's worth it to stick to full-size boards for better options?