Buying a new motherboard

[majmalnaric]

I really want to know what i will have to replace when i buy it.
I am switching from a Z270 to a Z370 because i need it for the i7 8700k...I am scared that i will need to replace my cooler and rams...please give me some advice!Thanks!

 

[R0GG]

Your RAM will most probably work with new motherboard, and Cooler will fit new CPU (same physical size of CPU socket) , no need to replace anything.

 

[majmalnaric]

Your RAM will most probably work with new motherboard, and Cooler will fit new CPU (same physical size of CPU socket) , no need to replace anything.

What do you mean with "most prob. work" ?
Thanks btw

 

[R0GG]

Some motherboards are more picky than others when it comes to memory modules! What brand and specifications of the memory you're presently running on your z270?

 

[majmalnaric]

Some motherboards are more picky than others when it comes to memory modules! What brand and specifications of the memory you're presently running on your z270?

Crucial,ddr4-2133 and ddr4-2400 both single ranks..

 

[R0GG]

Crucial is major brand and makes good ram with broad compatibility, besides 2400 MHz is like the base speed through all z270 and z370 platform. Enjoy your new build.

 

[majmalnaric]

Crucial is major brand and makes good ram with broad compatibility, besides 2400 MHz is like the base speed through all z270 and z370 platform. Enjoy your new build.

1 more question..is my other ram (2133 MHz) comatible with it?And if you know any good coolers lemme know! Thanks so much!

 

[R0GG]

What motherboard model are you buying, and specifications of your 2133 is it DDR4, are you try to put both 2133 and 2400 on the same mobo?

 

[majmalnaric]

What motherboard model are you buying, and specifications of your 2133 is it DDR4, are you try to put both 2133 and 2400 on the same mobo?

They are both in my z270 rn and both ddr4...idk what model is the cheapest and the best...

 

[R0GG]

both DDR4 2133 or 2400 are supported Z370 motherboards, so you should be good.

 

[USAFRet]

I really want to know what i will have to replace when i buy it.
I am switching from a Z270 to a Z370 because i need it for the i7 8700k...I am scared that i will need to replace my cooler and rams...please give me some advice!Thanks!

What OS is this? If Win 10....
Read and do this before you change any parts:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3164428/windows-build-1607-activation.html