Question Will anything better than a I7-7700k work on my build?

[The Shadow Rose]

So i made a computer 7 or 8 years ago which works great. I added and changed stuff over the years and ended up with what I have now on it. It isn't compatible with win 11 however and for some reason someone I know seems adamant that it can handle an amd or better processor despite every compatibility site telling me differently. I think he found his info on intels own site so I wanted to ask you guys who is right and why. A detailed explanation to put this to rest would be great. Thanks.

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/n3PdWt

 

[USAFRet]

So i made a computer 7 or 8 years ago which works great. I added and changed stuff over the years and ended up with what I have now on it. It isn't compatible with win 11 however and for some reason someone I know seems adamant that it can handle an amd or better processor despite every compatibility site telling me differently. I think he found his info on intels own site so I wanted to ask you guys who is right and why. A detailed explanation to put this to rest would be great. Thanks.

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/n3PdWt

1. It absolutely cannot utilize an AMD CPU.
No way, no how.

2. Here is the compatibility list for your motherboard:
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z270-GAMING-PRO-CARBON/support#cpu

The i7-7700k is the best CPU that will go in it. Period.

 

[The Shadow Rose]

1. It absolutely cannot utilize an AMD CPU.
No way, no how.

2. Here is the compatibility list for your motherboard:
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z270-GAMING-PRO-CARBON/support#cpu

The i7-7700k is the best CPU that will go in it. Period.

Thanks.

 

[jnjnilson6]

1. It absolutely cannot utilize an AMD CPU.
No way, no how.

2. Here is the compatibility list for your motherboard:
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z270-GAMING-PRO-CARBON/support#cpu

The i7-7700k is the best CPU that will go in it. Period.

I see you are in progress of building the Raptor. My French friend thinks of building a machine with the same CPU to update his i7-6700 system . I ordered a list of potential specs for him in Notepad (I had also done so with his i7-6700 system back in 2015). Would be happy that you should review it and mention any compatibility admonitions if such be due. He will be acquiring the parts from the French Amazon and that would happen in January next year.

POWER SUPPLY and GPU will not be bought new, but transferred from the old system. He has already bought Noctua NT-H2 Thermal Paste for the new system.
PSU: Cooler Master V1200 Platinum (1200 Watt)
GPU: Sapphire Radeon RX 580

--- Parts to be bought:
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
Price: 445.00 EUR

https://www.amazon.fr/Intel%C2%AE-Ultra-265K-processeur-P-Cores/dp/B0DFK2MH2D/

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PC Box: CORSAIR 5000D Tempered Glass
Price: 144.90 EUR

https://www.amazon.fr/Corsair-5000D-Tempered-Glass-Tower/dp/B08M49BT3B/

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PC Box Extra Fans: ARCTIC P12 Max (5 Pieces)
Price: 38.99 EUR

https://www.amazon.fr/ARCTIC-P12-Max-Pi%C3%A8ces-Ventilateur/dp/B0CC8V6PHJ/

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CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black
Price: 90.00 EUR

https://www.amazon.fr/Noctua-NH-U12S-chromax-Black-Ventirad-Simple/dp/B07Y88BNYZ/

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Motherboard: ASUS Prime Z890-P WiFi
Price: 307.89 EUR

https://www.amazon.fr/ASUS-Prime-Z890-P-WiFi-Thunderbolt/dp/B0DJDFTS7R/

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RAM: Corsair 64 GB DDR5 @ 5200 MHz
Price: 181.99 EUR

https://www.amazon.fr/Corsair-Vengeance-5200MHz-Optimis%C3%A9-Personnalisables/dp/B09R7S7PXC/

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SSD: Samsung 980 Pro 500 GB
Price: 89.90 EUR

https://www.amazon.fr/Samsung-MZ-V8P500BW-Contr%C3%B4le-thermique-intelligent/dp/B08GS4FTL6/

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TOTAL: 1298.67 EUR

 

[USAFRet]

Would be happy that you should review it and mention any compatibility admonitions if such be due.

Will let you know.
Parts still rolling in.

 

[jnjnilson6]

Will let you know.
Parts still rolling in.

Thank you very much!

Btw, select the links and copy and paste them manually to enter the French Amazon; otherwise for me it takes me to the UK Amazon if I directly click on them.

My friend was also asking about the best method for applying the thermal paste and perhaps the best direction the Extra fans should point to in the box.

Thanks again!

 

[USAFRet]

My friend was also asking about the best method for applying the thermal paste and perhaps the best direction the Extra fans should point to in the box.

CPU coolers almost universally have thermal paste preapplied. No need to do it manually.

Airflow - The general concept is In the front and bottom, OUT the top and back.

 

[jnjnilson6]

CPU coolers almost universally have thermal paste preapplied. No need to do it manually.

Airflow - The general concept is In the front and bottom, OUT the top and back.

Thank you!

 

[jnjnilson6]

CPU coolers almost universally have thermal paste preapplied. No need to do it manually.

Airflow - The general concept is In the front and bottom, OUT the top and back.

What would you mainly use the Raptor for?

My friend is a graphic designer (animator) and I think the Core Ultra 7 265K would be a huge step forward from the i7-6700. Alongside that he'll also be upgrading from 16 GB DDR4 (3000 MHz) to 64 GB DDR5 (5200 MHz). He'll wait out a little longer about the video card.

 

[USAFRet]

What would you mainly use the Raptor for?

My friend is a graphic designer (animator) and I think the Core Ultra 7 265K would be a huge step forward from the i7-6700. Alongside that he'll also be upgrading from 16 GB DDR4 (3000 MHz) to 64 GB DDR5 (5200 MHz). He'll wait out a little longer about the video card.

Photo/video/CAD, mostly.

In my current system, it had 32GB RAM.
Some of my CAD models were crying, so I bumped it up to 64GB.
For the new one...why not 96GB. Not that much more $$ than 64.


But, now that we have completely derailed the original question....let's cease in here.