Question Advice needed on upgrading CPU, Mobo, RAM & HDD. Is it poop or not? Are there better options?

[pollo20]

Hi all,
I’m planning to upgrade my old pc because I’m afraid that it might die completely in the near future. For the upgrade, I would need to replace the CPU, Motherboard, RAM, and buy two additional SSDs and most likely a cooler. I’ve picked together a few components, but I’m not sure if they would work together (I’m kinda new at this). I would like to put an emphasis on parts that will last for at least the next 5-8 years, but don’t really know what to look for in terms of quality.

Could you advice me on:

1. Whether the upgraded parts would work together.
2. Whether the upgraded parts would work together with the old GPU, HDD and especially PSU.
3. Do I need any other components? E.g. cooling?
4. If you have any better suggestions for the upgrade, please feel free to comment! I just picked some stuff together that seemed good based on reviews, but no other reasoning behind it.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated!

Below the additional data per the sticky post.

Approximate Purchase Date: In the upcoming week / 2 weeks
Budget Range: 800 – 1200 Euros; 900 - 1300 USD
System Usage from Most to Least Important:

• Netflix/Youtube
• Data Analysis with Python 3 and maybe R in the future
• Maybe a little bit of gaming

Are you buying a monitor: No

Parts to Upgrade:
CPU (currently: i7 920 @2.67 GHz)
Motherboard (currently: Acer FX58M)
RAM (currently: DDR3, 6 GB)
HDD (currently: Barracuda 1TB, 3.5”, SATA-600, 7200 rpm)

Reusing:
GPU: Radeon RX 470, Sapphire 4GB
Power Supply: Seasonic X-850, 850W
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX, PCI-E
HDD: Barracuda 1TB, 7200 rpm
Case: Fractal Design Define R4
Monitor: IIyama G-Master BB3266QSU

Planned Upgrade:
I’ve been thinking about upgrading using the following;

CPU:
Intel Core i7-14700K Boxed
https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/1993240/intel-core-i7-14700k-boxed.html

Cooler:
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/1472978/noctua-nh-d15-chromax-punt-black.html 250w

Motherboard:
ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-PLUS WIFI
https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/1893832/asus-tuf-gaming-z790-plus-wifi.html

or

Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX
https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/1878512/gigabyte-z790-gaming-x-ax.html


RAM:
Kingston Fury Beast KF560C36BBEK2-32
https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/1867250/kingston-fury-beast-kf560c36bbek2-32.html

SSD 1:
Crucial MX500 2,5" 1TB

Crucial MX500 2,5" 1TB - Reviews - Tweakers

tweakers.net

SSD 2:
Crucial MX500 2,5" 2TB

Crucial MX500 2,5" 2TB - Reviews - Tweakers

tweakers.net

Do you need to buy OS: Yes (Running windows 7 but plan to upgrade to Windows 11)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Available in Europe
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Additional comments:
I want at least two SSD’s. One (1TB) for the OS and programs, and the other (2TB) for my files. Ideally, I want to keep using my old HDD, but I will clone this to an SSD somewhere later in the year to at least use a backup.

 

[Lafong]

Is there an over-riding reason that you have chosen to avoid M.2 drives?

What attracted you to those particular motherboards? Certain features? Or?

A discrete sound card isn't used often nowadays, but you may have a good reason.

 

[geofelt]

Your plan is reasonable.
I would use a m.2 pcie device for the C drive.
The cost per gb is comparable to 2.5" ssd devices and the sequential performance is much better.

 

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i7-13700F 2.1 GHz 16-Core Processor (€413.45 @ Amazon Netherlands)
CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler (€38.90 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Motherboard: *MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard (€164.00 @ Amazon Netherlands)
Memory: *Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory (€126.85 @ Megekko)
Total: €743.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-03-05 23:33 CET+0100

 

[USAFRet]

I’m planning to upgrade my old pc because ...

This is no longer an Upgrade, but rather a whole new system.

Ideally, I want to keep using my old HDD, but I will clone this to an SSD somewhere later in the year to at least use a backup.

If that HDD is your OS drive, don't try to clone this to potentially work in this new system.
That is in no way a "backup".

 

[pollo20]

Is there an over-riding reason that you have chosen to avoid M.2 drives?

What attracted you to those particular motherboards? Certain features? Or?

A discrete sound card isn't used often nowadays, but you may have a good reason.

For the M.2 drives, mainly to keep the costs down to some extent.
For the motherboards, I didn't really select based on features, just what had good reviews. In the hopes that this is some indication of build quality that would last a while.

Any suggestions for a different motherboard?

 

[pollo20]

If that HDD is your OS drive, don't try to clone this to potentially work in this new system.
That is in no way a "backup".

Appreciate the advice! I'll look into some other options. Do you have any suggestions or experiences that worked for you?

 

[USAFRet]

Appreciate the advice! I'll look into some other options. Do you have any suggestions or experiences that worked for you?

Depends on what you're trying to do.

The old OS from the old system is only applicable to that old system.

You need to locate all your personal data, and bring that forward to the new system.
But the old OS is of no use with the new system.