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[SOLVED] Need help upgrading my PC please

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Hello! tldr I need a better CPU but the one I want (i7) does not fit my motherboard. I've been trying to research it myself but with my knowledge I might as well buy a new pc but I cant spend 4k. thankyou for any advice or help
my current set up is

Processor: AMD FX6300 6core
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-7BLMT-USB3
Ram: PNY 3x8GB (24gb)
Graphics(video) Card: GeForce GTX1070
CPU Cooler: ??? DeepCool brand (lost model info)
Hard Disk: Samsung SSD 870 QVO 2TB
Power supply: Corsair CX750M
case: ??? Brand Cyberpowerpc (Model: C Series) ? (dimensions allow 11.5x12.5in) full internals is around 17x22x7.5(horizontal lengthxHeigthxWidth)
extra storage: SEAGATE SRD0NF 1 (1TB)​
Preferred price is 2k or lower, and keeping part replacements to a minimum specifically the GPU, and hard disk.

I was vague about the i7 specific details as I am not aware of how the generations and editions effect performance but please assume I'm reffering to a more modern model/gen that is easy to access as I am hoping to have these shipped in as soon as possible

I am aware that upgrading to i7 requires a new motherboard, DDR4, cpu sink and cpu fan (im fine with the estimate price thus far(5items)), will these upgrades need a more powerful power supply?

edits: additional info added​
 
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I'd prefer to stay around 2k in cost, I'm in USA (Colorado)
AMD FT(tm)-6300 Six-Core Processor 3.5GHZ ( cooler came with processor)II GIGABYTE GA-7BLMT-USB3 II PNY 3x8GB II Geforce GTX 1070 II Samsung 2TB SSD II
as of now this is all I can list before turning the PC off, thank you for your time
2K is plenty so you could replace most of them.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i7-11700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor | $379.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black 55 CFM CPU Cooler | $79.95 @ Amazon
Motherboard | MSI MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX LGA1200 Motherboard | $229.96 @ Amazon
Memory | G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB (2...
I am aware that upgrading to i7 requires a new motherboard, DDR4, cpu sink, cpufan and (im fine with the estimate price thus far(5items)), will these upgrades need a more powerful power supply?
there is alot of i7 series, from gen 1 to gen 12 for now.

You need to list your budget, where do you live, and what is the full pc specs (list all parts brand and model).
 
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there is alot of i7 series, from gen 1 to gen 12 for now.

You need to list your budget, where do you live, and what is the full pc specs (list all parts brand and model).
I'd prefer to stay around 2k in cost, I'm in USA (Colorado)
AMD FT(tm)-6300 Six-Core Processor 3.5GHZ ( cooler came with processor)II GIGABYTE GA-7BLMT-USB3 II PNY 3x8GB II Geforce GTX 1070 II Samsung 2TB SSD II
as of now this is all I can list before turning the PC off, thank you for your time
 
I'd prefer to stay around 2k in cost, I'm in USA (Colorado)
AMD FT(tm)-6300 Six-Core Processor 3.5GHZ ( cooler came with processor)II GIGABYTE GA-7BLMT-USB3 II PNY 3x8GB II Geforce GTX 1070 II Samsung 2TB SSD II
as of now this is all I can list before turning the PC off, thank you for your time
2K is plenty so you could replace most of them.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i7-11700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor | $379.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black 55 CFM CPU Cooler | $79.95 @ Amazon
Motherboard | MSI MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX LGA1200 Motherboard | $229.96 @ Amazon
Memory | G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory | $195.00 @ Newegg
Storage | Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $351.79 @ Amazon
Case | Phanteks Eclipse P400A Digital ATX Mid Tower Case | $89.99 @ Amazon (in case you need a better case)
Power Supply | SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $90.49 @ Newegg
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1437.17
| Mail-in rebates | -$20.00
| Total | $1417.17
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-10-03 06:15 EDT-0400 |

Components reused: GPU
What you should do after getting the parts:
Update the bios to the latest, clean install windows, install chipset driver, and install gpu driver, the rest is up to you 😀
 
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Brand and model? Or post a picture of the case.

Brand and model? Or post a picture of the label that's on the PSU.
Hi, thank you for your time, the case brand is
Brand and model? Or post a picture of the case.

Brand and model? Or post a picture of the label that's on the PSU.
hello and thank you for your time, I turned my pc off to take afew photos of the unlisted items.
case brand is CYBERPOWERPC. There are a lot of numbers on different stickers for the case some being Model C Series, ET6320-1100 and MCYB551KWYNCY1162900573. none of which seem to be an accurate descriptor of the case>
and the power source is Corsair CX750M (if that's not it then the box also says MODEL: 75-002019 and part nmbr: CP-9020061/75-002019)
 
2K is plenty so you could replace most of them.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i7-11700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor | $379.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black 55 CFM CPU Cooler | $79.95 @ Amazon
Motherboard | MSI MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX LGA1200 Motherboard | $229.96 @ Amazon
Memory | G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory | $195.00 @ Newegg
Storage | Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $351.79 @ Amazon
Case | Phanteks Eclipse P400A Digital ATX Mid Tower Case | $89.99 @ Amazon (in case you need a better case)
Power Supply
| SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $90.49 @ Newegg
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1437.17
| Mail-in rebates | -$20.00
| Total | $1417.17
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-10-03 06:15 EDT-0400 |

Components reused: GPU
What you should do after getting the parts:
Update the bios to the latest, clean install windows, install chipset driver, and install gpu driver, the rest is up to you 😀
Thank you so much for your time. I appreciate it very much! Have a wonderful day
 
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This build will allow you to run that cpu with the power limits turned off in the bios. It's a round a bout way of o/c those cpu's as it keeps them in turbo boost mode longer.

https://www.newegg.com/black-phanteks-eclipse-p400a-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811854085
Phanteks Eclipse P400A Mid Tower Computer Case $74.99

Exhaust fan for that case.

https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-ACFAN00119A-P12-Black-Pressure-Optimized/dp/B07GB5JRTZ/
ARCTIC P12 PWM 120mm Case Fan $7.99

https://www.newegg.com/super-flower-leadex-iii-sf-750f14hg-750w/p/1HU-024C-00006
Super Flower Leadex III 750W 80+ Gold Modular Power Supply $129.99

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144396
MSI MAG B560M BAZOOKA $139.99

or ...

https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-b560m-aorus-pro/p/N82E16813145332
GIGABYTE AORUS B560M $139.99

https://www.ebay.com/itm/124826721651
Intel Core i7-11700 $329.99

https://www.amazon.com/Gelid-Solutions-Black-CPU-Cooler/dp/B00BF3LF2I
Gelid Solutions Phantom Black CPU Cooler $39.99

Crucial Ballistix DDR4 3200MHz 32GB Kit (2x16GB) CL16 $139.99

Total: $823

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B560M-BAZOOKA

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B560M-AORUS-ELITE-rev-10#kf

http://www.phanteks.com/Eclipse-P400A.html
 
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Considering what you have on hand...

I would keep the SSD, PSU, GPU. The case is up to you if you like it.

Would upgrade to a new R5 5600X, select a decent B550 motherboard and some RAM.
You might get by with your OS license according to how you got it.

Save money for a better GPU to replace the 1070. Do the PSU at the same time.