AMD to Intel?

[Lillie_Services]

I'd like to have your thoughts, to know if passing from my AMD system to and Intel system would be a good idea.

My PC is basically a gaming PC, I've built it myself.

It currently has:
Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair V Formula AM3+
RAM: 12GB
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz

I'd be looking to switch for a new CPU and motherboard, as my motherboard is for AMD technology.

CPU would be a Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz OR 3.5GHz, still not sure, it's only 5$ different.
Motherboard is still a good question, as there's a lot out there, I was probably looking for one of the following:
ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z/GEN3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68
ASUS Maximus V Gene LGA 1155 Intel Z77
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 LGA 1155 Intel Z77


IF I do change, I'm planning on spending around 500$ and reselling my current parts (CPU+Motherboard), which should go for 200-250$ and more.

Give me your thoughts, thanks ^_^

 

[RazerUK]

I'd say you're pretty much set. Doesn't seem like there's anything wrong there.

 

[kill dank]

I think it's a justifiable upgrade. If you go with the 2600k, get the 3.4ghz one and overclock it yourself (which is incredibly easy with the Maximus V). For the motherboards, I like the Maximus V out of the ones you listed.

However, you should post your GPU setup because if you're gaming, you'll get much more of a performance increase with a better GPU. GTX 670? fuck yea.

 

[Aimless]

Or go for the 3770K with an h80. It's a good 15% increase for the same price range (not oc'd.)

 

[Lillie_Services]

I think it's a justifiable upgrade. If you go with the 2600k, get the 3.4ghz one and overclock it yourself (which is incredibly easy with the Maximus V). For the motherboards, I like the Maximus V out of the ones you listed.

However, you should post your GPU setup because if you're gaming, you'll get much more of a performance increase with a better GPU. GTX 670? fuck yea.

My current GPU is a Sapphire 5850 Vapor-X edition, pretty good graphics, though I've considered switching it for a Nvidia GPU, still not sure which one, as this upgrade should only go to later on this Summer.

 

[kill dank]

So basically, if you want to play games better, upgrade the GPU, if you want to run more bots or something like that, upgrade the CPU. You can get a sick ass gpu for $500

 

[fredecus]

Personally I can vouch for this mobo ($229 after rebate):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131791

Works amazingly. Also, if you want to wait till they come back in stock, I would personally want the Ivy Bridge, but I have the 2600k and it is awesome. Like Dank said, if you want to game more over botting, bump up your gpu, for botting, bump the CPU.