i7 7700k RAM Compatability

Nick__W · Jul 26, 2017

I was thinking of getting an i7 7700k and I have old ram (i7 7700k RAM Compatability) I was wondering if that ram would work or if I should get a new one. If I would have to get a new one, would this ram work (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232175&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=). And I also was wondering, I have a gtx 960 rn and might upgrade in the future (to like a 1060 6gb), is it smart to get the 7700k or should I get something else?

Nick__W · Jul 26, 2017

Sorry for mistype, but my old ram is this: Kingston ACR16D3LU1KNG/8G 2x8GB

JalYt_Justin · Jul 26, 2017

No, the old RAM will not work as it is DDR3. When you upgrade your motherboard and CPU, new RAM also has to come with it. The new RAM you selected should work just fine as it is DDR4. Make sure your motherboard can support your CPU as well.

Nick__W · Jul 26, 2017

JalYt_Justin :

I have a acer aspire tc-710 motherboard. Will that support a 7700k? If it doesn't will it support a 6700k? Or neither

(I basically bought the acer pc, and took the motherboard and other stuff and built my "own" pc. And will the 7700k or 6700k support or go well with a gtx 960 for now (as I said, I will be upgrading from that soon)

Picture of cmd info: https://gyazo.com/20785443fdf80e281fa5d5914512247c

JalYt_Justin · Jul 26, 2017

As far as I can see, that motherboard is LGA 1151, which supports the 7700k. The 960 will go just fine with it. Good luck!

Nick__W · Jul 26, 2017

ok thanks so much

If I have any problems is there anyway I can contact you xD Because Im not really good with this stuff and you seem like you are xD

JalYt_Justin · Jul 26, 2017

Nick__W :

Just come back on the forum or PM me, making another thread will obviously draw attention, maybe even from someone more knowledgeable than me.

Nick__W · Jul 26, 2017

JalYt_Justin :

Alright thanks!

ko888 · Jul 26, 2017

Nick__W :

If that motherboard doesn't have a BIOS/firmware update that supports Kaby Lake CPUs then the i7-7700K won't be recognized.

The chances are good that the Skylake i7-6700K will work.

Nick__W · Jul 26, 2017

ko888 :

Nick__W :

If that motherboard doesn't have a BIOS/firmware update that supports Kaby Lake CPUs then the i7-7700K won't be recognized.

The chances are good that the Skylake i7-6700K will work.

how do I check if it recognizes the 7700k? and your saying I should probably go for the 6700k instead

Nick__W · Jul 26, 2017

And if I were to get the 7700k, would this be the right one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/272635222784?vectorid=229466&lgeo=1&item=272635222784&rmvSB=true

And should I get it off of ebay or some other site

ko888 · Jul 26, 2017

Nick__W :

ko888 :

how do I check if it recognizes the 7700k? and your saying I should probably go for the 6700k instead

Acer's support website doesn't list any Aspire TC-710 BIOS updates that Support KBL CPU so the i7-7700K won't be supported.

Acer did sell an Aspire TC-710 model with a Skylake i7-6700 non-K processor.

Nick__W · Jul 26, 2017

ko888 :

Nick__W :

Acer's support website doesn't list any Aspire TC-710 BIOS updates that Support KBL CPU so the i7-7700K won't be supported.

Acer did sell an Aspire TC-710 model with a Skylake i7-6700 non-K processor.

So with my motherboard that I have now, I could only use a 6700 regular, but to use a 7700k or 6700k, I would have to purchase a new motherboard? if that is so, could you send me a link to a motherboard that isnt too expensive and could handle/support a 7700k or 6700k?

ko888 · Jul 26, 2017

Are you using a new computer case or reusing the proprietary Acer Aspire TC-710's computer case?

What is your budget limit in your country's currency?

Nick__W · Jul 26, 2017

ko888 :

I used a new computer case (that already has 3 fans in for cooling) and I believe it is a medium size. I was just looking to pretty much upgrade everything. And i dont really know what my budget is yet, I was just trying to upgrade my cpu, ram, and motherboard if I have to. I already found ram that is usable and idk about the motherboard + cpu yet

ko888 · Jul 26, 2017

Nick__W :

Choose the appropriate motherboard form factor and on how much you want to spend:

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/motherboard/#c=119&sort=price&m=7,8,18,27&X=0,15163

Nick__W · Jul 26, 2017

ko888 :

Nick__W :

Choose the appropriate motherboard form factor and on how much you want to spend:

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/motherboard/#c=119&sort=price&m=7,8,18,27&X=0,15163

thats the thing idk what motherboard to get that will support the cpu

ko888 · Jul 26, 2017

Nick__W :

ko888 :

thats the thing idk what motherboard to get that will support the cpu

All of those motherboards in that list support the i7-6700K and the i7-7700K.

Nick__W · Jul 26, 2017

ko888 :

Nick__W :

All of those motherboards in that list support the i7-6700K and the i7-7700K.

ok thanks and wait would this one work? : https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130985&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Motherboards+-+Intel-_-N82E16813130985&gclid=Cj0KCQjw--DLBRCNARIsAFIwR274syPm9YpVOoSbZ7kJWC8Wb0dMrGYYBMKEF_uzB4t-3X66hwUrFCUaAoWYEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

ko888 · Jul 26, 2017

Nick__W :

ko888 :

ok thanks and wait would this one work? : https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130985&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Motherboards+-+Intel-_-N82E16813130985&gclid=Cj0KCQjw--DLBRCNARIsAFIwR274syPm9YpVOoSbZ7kJWC8Wb0dMrGYYBMKEF_uzB4t-3X66hwUrFCUaAoWYEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

That motherboard only supports memory speeds up to DDR4 2400 and doesn't support CPU overclocking of unlocked K series processors.

You were thinking of buying the faster DDR4 2666 RAM in your original post. That extra 266MHz is wasted/unusable.

Nick__W · Jul 26, 2017

ko888 :

Nick__W :

ko888 :

ok thanks and wait would this one work? : https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130985&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-Motherboards+-+Intel-_-N82E16813130985&gclid=Cj0KCQjw--DLBRCNARIsAFIwR274syPm9YpVOoSbZ7kJWC8Wb0dMrGYYBMKEF_uzB4t-3X66hwUrFCUaAoWYEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

That motherboard only supports memory speeds up to DDR4 2400 and doesn't support CPU overclocking of unlocked K series processors.

You were thinking of buying the faster DDR4 2666 RAM in your original post. That extra 266MHz is wasted/unusable.

alright so I should pick one of the motherboards you listed and continue from there?

ko888 · Jul 26, 2017

Nick__W :

If you want access to the full capabilities of the i7-6700K or i7-7700K and the G.Skill F4-2666C15D-16GVB RAM then yes.

Nick__W · Jul 26, 2017

ko888 :

ok thanks

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