CPU Upgrade Confusion :(

[creeky3]

Hello everyone,

I am looking to upgrade my CPU on my Alienware x51 r2.

The components that are already in the computer are:

16GB of DDR3 RAM
Intel i5-4460 cpu
GTX 1060 graphics card
Dell PGRP5 Alienware X51 R2 LGA 1150 Mini-ITX Motherboard (I think, its the basic one that comes with the Alienware x51 r2)

I also have a 600W power supply.

I do not know what motherboard I would need if I were to get a new CPU as the Alienware one my pc has is quite old. I have a few questions that I need answered.

Can I transfer all of my parts to another case and get a new motherboard?
Will that new motherboard support my parts?
Will I need an extra fan?
Are the parts that came with my computer at the start made only for Alienware motherboards? (RAM,CPU)

Please help, I am a PC part noob.

 

[volkgren]

If you get a new motherboard for a new CPU you'd likely be needing new DDR4 RAM also. With that in mind, you could simply get an i7-4790 on the used market for a decent price and it should be all you need with your GTX 1060.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Core-i7-4790-3-6GHz-Quad-Core-SR1QF-Processor-CPU-TESTED/292612896387?epid=217573929&hash=item4421167683:g:X0QAAOSwwzla4yHK

Also, if you upgraded your motherboard you would no longer be able to use your version of Windows because Dell typically ties the OS to the motherboard.

I would ask Dell if your system is compatible with the i7-4790.