Can i replace this?

Computing Skrub · Oct 14, 2015

So recently I've been looking around for "the dream PC" and found this motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132573

This is my current motherboard.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130722

Now keep in mind if i were to get this new motherboard. I would Upgrade my Memory to:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820242019

And I would upgrade my processor as well to this:
http://ark.intel.com/products/80807/Intel-Core-i7-4790K-Processor-8M-Cache-up-to-4_40-GHz

My other PC specs are on my profile if needed.

Thank you for your time, Adam

ajhockey3 · Oct 14, 2015

You can swap out the ram/cpu/motherboard no problem but you need to do all at once and listen to the ISSUES. They're is two issues one being the ram. You linked DDR4 ECC. ECC is ment for Xeon cpu's and servers and don't work with Core/i3/i5/i7 so your ram will not work pick non ecc ram. Your processor WILL NOT WORK. You linked a LGA 1150 CPU and a 1151 motherboard. #1 Sockets 1150 cpu's can only use DDR3, #2 a 1150cpu will not fit/work in a 1151 motherboard. Get a i7 6700k

Suztera · Oct 14, 2015

It is very likely that your pc won't bios using ECC DDR4 on a non-ECC motherboard. Just get the standard DDR4 like Gskill V:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100007611%2050008476%20600521523%20600336949&Manufactory=8476

As mentioned, you need a socket 1151 cpu if you want to use Skylake platform. Don't really need an i7 6700k if you just making a gaming pc and 64 GB ram is excessive.

Computing Skrub · Oct 14, 2015

ajhockey3 :

so do you know any memory kits that would give me 64Gb or 32Gb DDR4 Memory??

ajhockey3 · Oct 14, 2015

Computing Skrub :

ajhockey3 :

so do you know any memory kits that would give me 64Gb or 32Gb DDR4 Memory??

Anything will work, But you also need a new CPU the one you linked won't work

Computing Skrub · Oct 14, 2015

Suztera :

So would this work for memory? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231966

Suztera · Oct 14, 2015

Computing Skrub :

Suztera :

So would this work for memory? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231966

Yes it should be compatible with any Z170 motherboards.

Tradesman1 · Oct 14, 2015

If that's the mobo you want the Rock's Z170M - then first you need a compatible CPU like a 6600K or 6700K something that is socket 1151 compatible. The 4790K is a socket 1150 CPU. ON to DRAM if even considering 32GB, then get it now in a single package, there's no guarantees if you get 16GB now that you'll be able to ADD another 16GB set, even if it's the same exact model. Further if only getting 16GB - then get a 2x8GB set, which is less stress on the MC (memory controller) than a 4x4GB set. For DRAM I'd look at the GSkill Ripjaws V or their new Trident Z - and with a K model CPU in 2400, 2666 or 2800

Computing Skrub · Oct 14, 2015

I found a new motherboard and memory, but the same intel i7 cpu. So would these work???

Memory:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233238

Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130773

Tradesman1 · Oct 14, 2015

Those will work with the original CPU you chose yes, but I'd be leery of MSI mobos, I won't build on them because of their poor QC, I stick with Asus, GB and the Rock mobos

Computing Skrub · Oct 14, 2015

Tradesman1 :

The first motherboard would work???? but that motherboard has ddr4 memory. Im also using msi right now so i have a bit of trust in them. btw what is QC?

Tradesman1 · Oct 14, 2015

The 'first' mobo you mentioned was the Asus Z170M and as explained it's an 1151 and won't work with the 1150 4790K. The last you mentioned is the MSI Z97 mobo which will work, but as mentioned they and their QC (Quality control) have been going downhill for years. They used to be a very strongf #3 in mobo sales back in 2008 or so and started slipping, ASRock caught and passed them for #3 2009/10 and have been steadily pulling away as MSI sales continue to fall. Rather than work on QC and put some money into it, they put the money into gimmicky advertising and trying to recreate themselves in a new image

Computing Skrub · Oct 14, 2015

Tradesman1 :

do you suggest any motherboard in specific by ASUS that uses ddr3 has atleast 32gb of memory, can be used by the CPU i link a while ago, and is MicroATX?

Computing Skrub · Oct 14, 2015

I think i found a motherboard that will finally work:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132099

or this:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131984 (yes i know its out of stock)

Tradesman1 · Oct 14, 2015

If planning to OC the CPU will need either a Z87 or Z97 mobo, might look at GB

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128727

or

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128716

Computing Skrub · Oct 15, 2015

Tradesman1 :

wow. i just found out that my case is supports ATX. FML

but the motherboard im looking at that is ATX i am looking at:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132412

Tradesman1 · Oct 15, 2015

Pro gamer is a very good mobo, you'd be happy with it

Computing Skrub · Oct 16, 2015

Tradesman1 :

just a question. if i were to get the pro gamer mobo i linked and i wanted to keep my windows 7, would i just not put the disk it comes with into my computer??

Tradesman1 · Oct 16, 2015

Best way I've found is back up all your data files, put the drive in the new build and Win 7 will normally boot after it 'sees' the new hardware, load it's default drivers, then you load the latest drivers from the mobo website, run a good Registry Cleaner (Wise has a good free version), and then it will probably tell you you need to reactivate Win, which is no big deal, it will prob have you call it's auto activation line

Computing Skrub · Oct 16, 2015

Tradesman1 :

is there any possibility i could just replace the motherborad and let it be with the new drivers?

Tradesman1 · Oct 16, 2015

You can try, when people ask a question here, most of us try and provide the best answers and data we can, whether you take it or not is your call

Computing Skrub · Oct 17, 2015

Tradesman1 :

I wouldn't like to take the risks :/ im not that good with computer hardware, but i know some bit.

Tradesman1 · Oct 17, 2015

If you are going to have a rig, you might as well get the latest drivers and have the best performance you've paid for

Computing Skrub · Oct 17, 2015

Tradesman1 :

one more question. If i were to do what you instructed the first time. may i have a skype that you may be able to show me??

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