i7-8700K Computer Upgrade

Nov 26, 2018
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So I have a Computer that I want to upgrade the CPU. Do I need anything else new to upgrade to i7-8700k here are my specs:
CPU i5-7400
GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Motherboard Odense 2-K H170
 
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You would need a new motherboard as well. Your current motherboard only supports 6th and 7th generation processors, so the best CPU you could get would be the i7 7700k.

For an 8700k ideally you would want a Z370 or Z390 motherboard to allow for overclocking.
You would need a new motherboard as well. Your current motherboard only supports 6th and 7th generation processors, so the best CPU you could get would be the i7 7700k.

For an 8700k ideally you would want a Z370 or Z390 motherboard to allow for overclocking.
 
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