Since Windows 11 does not support the CPU in my current old rig, shown in my sig, I want to upgrade it. I have a few questions though. By the way, I use my current rig mainly for programming, never gaming.
I'm going to only upgrade the CPU, MB and RAM, leaving the rest of the components in the rig. Here's the PCPartsPicker list:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i7-10700K 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor ($327.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK ATX LGA1200 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($73.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $580.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-10-09 22:03 EDT-0400
Questions:
The parts I have in my current rig are all about 8 to 9 years old.
1. Will the current cooler be sufficient for the i7-10700K CPU as it's rated at 125W? I'm reading reviews that it gets hot and I'm concerned the old cooler may not be able to handle the heat.
2. Is the PSU too old for the upgraded parts? e.g. would the integrity of the old capacitors in there be sufficient enough to handle the new parts?
3. Will any of the current rig components including the PSU and GPU cause a bottleneck with the new upgraded parts?
Thanks.
I'm going to only upgrade the CPU, MB and RAM, leaving the rest of the components in the rig. Here's the PCPartsPicker list:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i7-10700K 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor ($327.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK ATX LGA1200 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($73.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $580.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-10-09 22:03 EDT-0400
Questions:
The parts I have in my current rig are all about 8 to 9 years old.
1. Will the current cooler be sufficient for the i7-10700K CPU as it's rated at 125W? I'm reading reviews that it gets hot and I'm concerned the old cooler may not be able to handle the heat.
2. Is the PSU too old for the upgraded parts? e.g. would the integrity of the old capacitors in there be sufficient enough to handle the new parts?
3. Will any of the current rig components including the PSU and GPU cause a bottleneck with the new upgraded parts?
Thanks.
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