Question Want to upgrade cpu and will need a new motherboard. Will these parts work with my gpu as well?

[gradymon]

I am planning on purchasing Intel Core i9-9900K Coffee Lake 8-Core, 16-Thread, 3.6 GHz (5.0 GHz Turbo) LGA 1151 (300 Series) 95W BX80684I99900K Desktop Processor Intel UHD Graphics 630 and will need to subsequently upgrade my motherboard, I am thinking of purchasing MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON AC LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard and was wondering if the motherboard is compatible and if so would it be compatible with my current gpu an MSI geforce gtx 980? Any advice is appreciated, thank you in advance for responding.

 

[WildCard999]

Yes it's compatible with that CPU & GPU.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Yes, your current GTX 980 is compatable with the new system.

Keep in mind, the 9900k runs really hot, so you need a good cooler and DDR4 ram.

 

[gradymon]

Thank you for the responses guys. I do have two follow up questions. What cooler would you suggest and how do I know if I have ddr4 ram?

 

[gradymon]

Sorry if I am a complete noob and asking stupid questions.

 

[WildCard999]

Thank you for the responses guys. I do have two follow up questions. What cooler would you suggest and how do I know if I have ddr4 ram?

CPU cooler depends on the case & what model is the memory? DDR3

 

[gradymon]

Thank you for the responses guys. I do have two follow up questions. What cooler would you suggest and how do I know if I have ddr4 ram?

I just looked, I have ddr3 ram does this mean I will need to replace all of the ram for my pc when upgrading?

 

[WildCard999]

I just looked, I have ddr3 ram does this mean I will need to replace all of the ram for my pc when upgrading?

Yes, the new system requires DDR4.

 

[gradymon]

Yes, the new system requires DDR4.

Thank you for the response man, I found a good deal on amazon for some ddr4 ram and was wondering if it would work.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017NW5NZ...fault-20&ascsubtag=trd-1371530758871946331-20

 

[gradymon]

Thank you for the response man, I found a good deal on amazon for some ddr4 ram and was wondering if it would work.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017NW5NZ...fault-20&ascsubtag=trd-1371530758871946331-20

Again I apologize for my lack of knowledge on this topic and am very grateful for answers from such helpful folks.

 

[WildCard999]

Thank you for the response man, I found a good deal on amazon for some ddr4 ram and was wondering if it would work.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017NW5NZ...fault-20&ascsubtag=trd-1371530758871946331-20

It should work but I'd probably get faster memory around the 3000mhz mark.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F6JPLJ2/?tag=pcpapi-20
Spend $10 more and get a 3000mhz kit.

 

[gradymon]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F6JPLJ2/?tag=pcpapi-20
Spend $10 more and get a 3000mhz kit.

You guys are ** awesome. I will do that. Thank you all for your prudent advice and quick responses!

 

[gradymon]

CPU cooler depends on the case & what model is the memory? DDR3

Memory will be ddr4 but is ddr3 atm and the case is Thermaltake Overseer RX-I Full-Tower Black,White computer case.

 

[gradymon]

The cooling unit I am looking at is Noctua NH-D15S, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler with NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fan (Brown) which will be compatible with the processor.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Seems good. Just make sure the case has enough cpearance for the height of the noctua cooler.

 

[gradymon]

Seems good. Just make sure the case has enough cpearance for the height of the noctua cooler.

Thanks!

 

[WildCard999]

Legit reviews says that case has a 177mm CPU cooler clearance so that Noctua should be fine.

 

[gradymon]

Legit reviews says that case has a 177mm CPU cooler clearance so that Noctua should be fine.

The dimensions for the Noctua fan are 160(h),150(w) and 135(d) yet the dimensions for the upper fan of the case I believe are 200x200x30 does this mean that my case actually won't be able to fit the Noctua after all or am I reading the dimensions incorrectly? Or am I looking at the wrong fan dimensions?

 

[gradymon]

The dimensions for the Noctua fan are 160(h),150(w) and 135(d) yet the dimensions for the upper fan of the case I believe are 200x200x30 does this mean that my case actually won't be able to fit the Noctua after all or am I reading the dimensions incorrectly? Or am I looking at the wrong fan dimensions?

I do not mean to question you expertise WildCard 999, my apologies if my follow-up question came across as such.

 

[WildCard999]

The dimensions for the Noctua fan are 160(h),150(w) and 135(d) yet the dimensions for the upper fan of the case I believe are 200x200x30 does this mean that my case actually won't be able to fit the Noctua after all or am I reading the dimensions incorrectly? Or am I looking at the wrong fan dimensions?

It'll fit per the specs.
https://www.legitreviews.com/thermaltake-overseer-rx-i-case-review_1930

 

[WildCard999]

I do not mean to question you expertise WildCard 999, my apologies if my follow-up question came across as such.

No worries, I understand wanting to make sure everything fits so you won't be wasting time.

 

[gradymon]

No worries, I understand wanting to make sure everything fits so you won't be wasting time.

You are a gentleman and a scholar kind sir. Thank you again for all of your aid.

 

[USAFRet]

This is not a simple 'upgrade', but rather a whole new PC.

Be fully prepared for a full wipe and reinstall of your OS an everything else.

 

[gradymon]

This is not a simple 'upgrade', but rather a whole new PC.

Be fully prepared for a full wipe and reinstall of your OS an everything else.

I thought I might, thanks for the advice.