- Jan 9, 2014
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I'm looking to upgrade my build. I want a an i7-8700k, which means I need a new motherboard and a few other things.
I currently have the following setup (its about 4-5 years old)
OS: Windows 10
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-4770K Processor 3.90 GHz
MOBO: Asus Maximus VI Formula Motherboard
GPU: ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti AMP Extreme Core Edition
Memory: 16 GB Gskill Trident X
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
SSD: Samsung 840 Pro Series 2.5-Inch 256 GB SATA 6GB/s
HDD: WD Blue 1 TB : 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache
ODD: Asus 24x DVD-RW
PSU: Corsair HX Professional Series 750-Watt 80 Plus Certified
Case: CoolerMaster HAF X Blue
My primary concern is a new MOBO. I was looking at the ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING, but I'm not so sure I want to spend that much. It seems to have a lot of features for the price, and I like the Asus boot menu (mainly because I'm familiar with it). I would like to get suggestions on some cheaper boards though.
Additionally, I will need a better CPU cooler...I don't really want to go with liquid cooling because I have had multiple failures in the past. My computer is in an air conditioned room that tends to get no hotter than 75 F. Current CPU temps around 34-40 C idle and 50-60 C when heavily loaded. If it helps, I have 7 case fans (2 big inputs on the front and lower side, 2 small inputs on front, 2 big outputs on the top, and 1 small output on upper rear).
I would like to make sure my case is big enough for the new cooler, right now the Hyper212 Evo is about 1 inch from touching the windowpane.
Finally, I would like to make sure my PSU is good enough for the new upgrades.
Please let me know what you think.
I currently have the following setup (its about 4-5 years old)
OS: Windows 10
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-4770K Processor 3.90 GHz
MOBO: Asus Maximus VI Formula Motherboard
GPU: ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti AMP Extreme Core Edition
Memory: 16 GB Gskill Trident X
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
SSD: Samsung 840 Pro Series 2.5-Inch 256 GB SATA 6GB/s
HDD: WD Blue 1 TB : 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache
ODD: Asus 24x DVD-RW
PSU: Corsair HX Professional Series 750-Watt 80 Plus Certified
Case: CoolerMaster HAF X Blue
My primary concern is a new MOBO. I was looking at the ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING, but I'm not so sure I want to spend that much. It seems to have a lot of features for the price, and I like the Asus boot menu (mainly because I'm familiar with it). I would like to get suggestions on some cheaper boards though.
Additionally, I will need a better CPU cooler...I don't really want to go with liquid cooling because I have had multiple failures in the past. My computer is in an air conditioned room that tends to get no hotter than 75 F. Current CPU temps around 34-40 C idle and 50-60 C when heavily loaded. If it helps, I have 7 case fans (2 big inputs on the front and lower side, 2 small inputs on front, 2 big outputs on the top, and 1 small output on upper rear).
I would like to make sure my case is big enough for the new cooler, right now the Hyper212 Evo is about 1 inch from touching the windowpane.
Finally, I would like to make sure my PSU is good enough for the new upgrades.
Please let me know what you think.
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