Can I fit a Z77 Extreme4 motherboard w/ an Intel i5-3570k into my pc Chassis?

Ace1208 · Nov 25, 2013

Hey I just want to ask you all if my pc, (specifically PSU) would be able to not only handle, but fit a Z77 Extreme4 motherboard with an Intel i5-3570k?

My PC Specs:
Chassis: APEVIA X-Supra S Type Case-Black
http://www.apevia.com/ProductsInfo.asp?KEY=X-SupraS-BK
Power Supply Unit: Antec Earthwatts EA650 650W (650 Watts)
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=110
Current Motherboard: ASRock 890FX Deluxe4 AM3
http://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/890FX%20Deluxe4/
Current CPU: AMD Phenom ii x4 964
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 560 Ti
http://www.nvidia.com/object/product-geforce-gtx-560ti-gtx-550ti-us.html
Memory: 2 x G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 = 8GB Total of RAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231310

DarkSable · Nov 25, 2013

Oh god yes - a 550w unit can power a non-overclocked 3570k with a GTX 670; that 650w unit is of good make and will easily handle overlclocking plus a future graphics upgrade.

(Part of that is that intel draws less power than amd, especially when overclocked, and part of it is just that new parts are much more power efficient than even generation old tech used to be.)

Ace1208 · Nov 28, 2013

Could my pc go a step further and be able to use a z87 with an i5 4670k?

iceclock · Nov 28, 2013

yes will work well together. and the z87 and i5 will work good together.

DarkSable · Nov 28, 2013

Yes, but it's not really a step further - you gain about 6% extra power clock-for-clock, but run into severe heat issues if you try to overclock. I would save the money and trouble and stick with ivy bridge.

iceclock · Nov 28, 2013

the heat issues is nothing a good liquid cooler or good air cooler cant fix

Ace1208 · Nov 28, 2013

So stick with the i5 3570k and z77?

iceclock · Nov 28, 2013

well yes. unless ur planning on investing in a 80$ liquid cooler

Ace1208 · Nov 29, 2013

So the 4670k will heat up even if i dont overclock it?

DarkSable · Nov 29, 2013

No, but you'd get much better performance for cheaper with an overclocked 3570k. You won't be able to brag that you have the newest thing, but that only lasts a couple months anyways.

Guest · Nov 29, 2013

I ran that motherboard and Asus GTX 670 with a Corsair 500W, so yes it will handle it just fine. I would stick with the Ivy Bridge's for the now because the i5 3570 is just great for gaming. Btw, if you don't want to overclock, don't go for a Z77 motherboard unless there's a good deal for one and instead opt for the H77 chipset. There's no point paying extra for something you won't use.

Ace1208 · Nov 29, 2013

Any good quality motherboards for that chipset if i'm not worried about overclock?

iceclock · Nov 29, 2013

As rock h87 mobo if ur going with 4670k if not go with the h77 as rock board. Both good bords

DarkSable · Nov 29, 2013

If you don't want to overclock, go with an i5 3570 (non-k) an an asrock H77 pro4. If you do want to overclock, go with an i5 3570k and an asrock z77 extreme 4.

Bear in mind that overclocking, even with just a cheap $30 air cooler like the Hyper 212 EVO, will get you up to a 30% increase in CPU clock speed. That's pretty significant.

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