Need to Upgrade Motherboard, Suggestions?

LolwutMikka on 14/06/2019 - 06:35
Last edited 17/06/2019 - 14:30 by 1 other user

Current specs off the top of my head:
Mobo: Asrock z68 extreme 4 gen 3
CPU: Intel 2600k i5
GPU: 1060 6gb
Ram: 8

Now currently having issues with I'm assuming is my sound card as sound keeps cutting in and out and my mic constantly stops working unless I plug it back in again. I figured I should upgrade my mobo but I'm not sure where to look. I want to make sure it's going to be future proof as I don't need a new CPU just yet so it'll need to be compatible with my 2600k but when I do buy one that I'll have no issues with the next gen either.

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  Forskin on 14/06/2019 - 07:15

  Probably your cheapest 'new' option

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  User2049 on 14/06/2019 - 08:00

  +5

  You can't have future proof and one that's still compatible with your cpu

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  steff on 14/06/2019 - 08:35

  +1

  If the mic cutting out is your only issue, get a separate sound card - either PCI-E or USB. You cant futureproof a 2600K

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  Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 14/06/2019 - 08:42

  Just buy a USB headset. Will likely sound heaps better than your onboard sound.

  Already have a decent headset? Then buy a DAC or USB soundcard. I have a Fiio E10K and it's amazing. Was $50 used off evilBay.

  No point replacing a nearly 10 year old piece of hardware with another piece of 10 year old hardware.

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  dcep on 14/06/2019 - 09:38

  you can add internal (pci/pcie) soundcard or external (usb) soundcard easily with cheap options avail at under 50

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  LolwutMikka on 15/06/2019 - 09:35

  Techfast have just released a mobo+CPU combo here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/463687

  Will my 1060 still be compatible with this combo?