Part Compatibility for PC

[michaelr8709]

Do any of these parts have compatibility issues?

CPU: Intel i7 7700k
GPU: Radeon rx 570
Motherboard: MSI Pro Series Intel B250 LGA 1151 DDR4 USB 3.1 micro-ATX
Power Supply: 460 Watt
Ram: DDR4

 

[velocityg4]

No, with reservations. You won't be able to overclock with a B250 chipset. You also don't mention the make an model of PSU. A cheap one may not be up to the task. By DDR4 I assume you mean 288pin, non-ECC and unbuffered in a factory matched set.

 

[ArchitSahu]

No, they do not but there are issues.

1) You are pairing an unlocked processor with a locked mobo. Waste of money.

2) Which 460W PSU? That itself is cutting it quite close. Any 460W PSU will not cut it.

3) How much RAM exactly?

 

[michaelr8709]

1. What motherboard would you recommend?
2. 460W is all I know due to the computer being pre-built and that is all it says. (What power supply would you recommend?)
3. 8GB 2400 DDR4

 

[ArchitSahu]

1. What motherboard would you recommend?
2. 460W is all I know due to the computer being pre-built and that is all it says. (What power supply would you recommend?)
3. 8GB 2400 DDR4

1) You have two options:
- Step the processor down to a 7700 non k and keep the same motherboard. Saves costs.
- Pick a Z270 Mobo and a CPU cooler. I can bet that the cooler used in that build is the stock unit from another chip since the 7700k does not come with one. This should be good:
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jWKpM8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jWKpM8/by_merchant/

CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15S 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.80 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z270-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($107.79 @ OutletPC)
Total: $187.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-31 12:03 EDT-0400

2. For those specs:
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JPGjxY
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JPGjxY/by_merchant/

Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $83.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-31 12:03 EDT-0400

To allow for future upgradeability and also it is a quality unit.

3) Is this Single channel ( 1 x 8GB) or Dual Channel ( 2 x 4 GB)?

The 7700 (k) is last gen and if you are buying new better to go 8th gen, with the 8600k giving at least 95% of the performance of the 7700 (k) at a cheaper price. That said, if it is your only option, the 7700 (k) is still a good chip but is known to run hot.

What is your budget? Perhaps there are better options.

 

[michaelr8709]

No, with reservations. You won't be able to overclock with a B250 chipset. You also don't mention the make an model of PSU. A cheap one may not be up to the task. By DDR4 I assume you mean 288pin, non-ECC and unbuffered in a factory matched set.

1. What motherboard would you recommend?
2. 460W is all I know due to the computer being pre-built and that is all it says. (What power supply would you recommend?)
3. 8GB 2400 DDR4

1) You have two options:
- Step the processor down to a 7700 non k and keep the same motherboard. Saves costs.
- Pick a Z270 Mobo and a CPU cooler. I can bet that the cooler used in that build is the stock unit from another chip since the 7700k does not come with one. This should be good:
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jWKpM8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jWKpM8/by_merchant/

CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15S 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.80 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z270-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($107.79 @ OutletPC)
Total: $187.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-31 12:03 EDT-0400

2. For those specs:
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JPGjxY
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JPGjxY/by_merchant/

Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $83.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-31 12:03 EDT-0400

To allow for future upgradeability and also it is a quality unit.

3) Is this Single channel ( 1 x 8GB) or Dual Channel ( 2 x 4 GB)?

The 7700 (k) is last gen and if you are buying new better to go 8th gen, with the 8600k giving at least 95% of the performance of the 7700 (k) at a cheaper price. That said, if it is your only option, the 7700 (k) is still a good chip but is known to run hot.

What is your budget? Perhaps there are better options.

As of now, I’m thinking about getting the i5 8600k. My current budget is 400-500. I think I’ll get the z270 mobo or a Z370? Which do you recommend? What cooler do you recommend for this CPU instead? And would the same power supply you recommended be good for this setup? Also, the RAM is a dual channel. Thanks.

 

[rgd1101]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from michaelr8709 : "Do these PC parts have compatibility issues?"

Do any of these parts have compatibility issues?

CPU: Intel i7 7700k
GPU: Radeon rx 570
Motherboard: MSI Pro Series Intel B250 LGA 1151 DDR4 USB 3.1 micro-ATX
Power Supply: 460 Watt
Ram: DDR4

No. But use https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ to pick your parts it can help.

Do you already have any of those parts?

You can't overclock on B -series Intel boards. The i7-7700K is sort of pointless to buy right now when the i5-8600K is cheaper and performs equal or better.

460W power supply is worrysome with that system. What exact PSU is it?

Ok. The PSU on the power supply is 460W, it was bought with a pre-built computer and that is all it lists.
What other motherboards would work with my system if I were to get an i5-8600K?
Also, will the i5-8600K be able to work with my current power supply?

I would want to know more about the power supply before I used it in a gaming system like you are trying to build. There is a good chance it is very low qaulity and can put your system at risk.

For 8th-gen Intel like the i5-8600K you will need a Z370 chipset motherboard.

What parts do you have already? What is your budget for buying new parts?

I would recommend getting a good quality power supply.

 

[velocityg4]

An i5-8600k requires a Z370 chipset. Z279 won’t work.

The Scythe Mugen 5 Rev B and Thermalright Macho Direct are excellent coolers. They rank right up there with the top air coolers.