motherboard upgrade worth it?

[elkido122]

currently i have a msi b85-g41 motherboard. i was just curious if it would be of any benefit as far as performance and compatibility goes to upgrade to an asus z97 motherboard at all.. thanks

 

[schmuckley]

yes..definitely..I take you are running a Pentium?
a Biostar z97 would be most economical..

 

[elkido122]

I'm actually running an i5 honestly

 

[elkido122]

Just wondering

 

[schmuckley]

a K sku i5?

 

[schmuckley]

If it's some locked chip..no.
If it's unlocked..yes.

 

[elkido122]

Normal 4440 but still wondering

 

[elkido122]

Wouldn't still be a benefit

 

[schmuckley]

no..no unlocked multi..eh..
not worth it

 

[Puffnstuff]

Get a z97 and a 4790k together and it will be worth it.