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Currently using a i5-6500 but im going for a gtx 1070 or 1080 so what processor would be a good fit with those gpu's? Mostly for gaming btw.
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I would wait a little bit to see if there's any better options for AM4 motherboards.

Intel prices are probably going to drop a bit considering Ryzen has just released.

My personal choice would be go for a Ryzen 7-1700X.

It all depends what your budget is.
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-Deano wrote I would wait a little bit to see if there's any better options for AM4 motherboards.

Intel prices are probably going to drop a bit considering Ryzen has just released.

My personal choice would be go for a Ryzen 7-1700X.

It all depends what your budget is.

I have a 1151 socket though, not really looking for a new motherboard.
What intel processor would you recommend that would keep up with a 1080?
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Julie-Sigtuna wrote
-Deano wrote I would wait a little bit to see if there's any better options for AM4 motherboards.

Intel prices are probably going to drop a bit considering Ryzen has just released.

My personal choice would be go for a Ryzen 7-1700X.

It all depends what your budget is.

I have a 1151 socket though, not really looking for a new motherboard.
What intel processor would you recommend that would keep up with a 1080?


I7 7700k if your motherboard supports the 7000 series. I7 6700k if it does not.
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Julie-Sigtuna wrote
-Deano wrote I would wait a little bit to see if there's any better options for AM4 motherboards.

Intel prices are probably going to drop a bit considering Ryzen has just released.

My personal choice would be go for a Ryzen 7-1700X.

It all depends what your budget is.

I have a 1151 socket though, not really looking for a new motherboard.
What intel processor would you recommend that would keep up with a 1080?


You mentioned that its mainly for gaming so stick to Intel. If you are going to overclock look at the i7 7700k. You will need to buy a new motherboard which allows OC though as your current one does not so it would be a waste purchasing an unlocked CPU on a locked motherboard.


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Potion wrote
Julie-Sigtuna wrote
-Deano wrote I would wait a little bit to see if there's any better options for AM4 motherboards.

Intel prices are probably going to drop a bit considering Ryzen has just released.

My personal choice would be go for a Ryzen 7-1700X.

It all depends what your budget is.

I have a 1151 socket though, not really looking for a new motherboard.
What intel processor would you recommend that would keep up with a 1080?


I7 7700k if your motherboard supports the 7000 series. I7 6700k if it does not.

I have MSI H170A Gaming pro, does that one support 7000 series?
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Julie-Sigtuna wrote
Potion wrote
Julie-Sigtuna wrote
-Deano wrote I would wait a little bit to see if there's any better options for AM4 motherboards.

Intel prices are probably going to drop a bit considering Ryzen has just released.

My personal choice would be go for a Ryzen 7-1700X.

It all depends what your budget is.

I have a 1151 socket though, not really looking for a new motherboard.
What intel processor would you recommend that would keep up with a 1080?


I7 7700k if your motherboard supports the 7000 series. I7 6700k if it does not.

I have MSI H170A Gaming pro, does that one support 7000 series?


Yes. Also, read my post above^
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Yes thats what i thought too. For overclocking i need a different motherboard right? Havent done much overclocking.
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Julie-Sigtuna wrote Yes thats what i thought too. For overclocking i need a different motherboard right? Havent done much overclocking.


Correct, your current motherboard does not allow OC so you will need a motherboard does allow it. 7700k goes well with pretty much any Z270 motherboard, allows OC.
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Shiv wrote
Julie-Sigtuna wrote Yes thats what i thought too. For overclocking i need a different motherboard right? Havent done much overclocking.


Correct, your current motherboard does not allow OC so you will need a motherboard does allow it. 7700k goes well with pretty much any Z270 motherboard, allows OC.

What motherboard would you recommend? And can i just keep my ram?
Also i stll have this CoolerMaster Seidon 120v somewhere, is that good enough for cooling the processor?
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