Help me with my pc build

promineryolo · Dec 10, 2017

I bought a ready-to-play pc but now as you know the games keep wanting bigger and bigger requirments so i wan to upgrade my cpu my pc specs:
CPU: Intel Core i5-6402P
GPU: Nvidia GTX 950
SSD: Transcend TS120GSSD220S 120GB
HDD: Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB
USB: Generic Flash Disk 8GB
RAM: Unknown TEAMGROUP-UD4-2400 1x8GB
MBD: MSI H110M PRO-VH (MS-7996)
power supply: Turbo-x 550w (a greek pc company i think so)
cpu cooler: Intel Core I5/I7 CPU Cooler
memory: 8gb (i dont remember the company that made this memory card)
case: turbo-x
i want to upgrade to a Intel Core i7 3820 3.6GHz let me know if i can
and if i cant let me know what you suggest me for a cpu and a gpu because im looking for that upgrade

smorizio · Dec 10, 2017

per the cpu guild this is the fastes i7.
Kabylake i7-7700K that the mb with the newest bios will support.

The Paladin · Dec 10, 2017

you cannot upgrade to a I7-3xxx series on your 6xxx series motherboard.
you are looking at the I7-6700 most likely. going to a I7-7700 is possible and WILL require a bios upgrade BEFORE updating cpu.

this web page will show you the entire list of cpu compatible with your motherboard, please note upgrading cpus sometimes require a upgrade in bios, so keep that in mind as well: http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-MSI/H110M_PRO-VH.html

there is no point in spending the monies on a K cpu as the H110 board will not even get close to drawing its potential, not to mention the higher cost.

promineryolo · Dec 10, 2017

The Paladin :

sorry but im new to pcs you mean that if i get a I7-6700 i wont have to do anything like update the bios am i right?

The Paladin · Dec 10, 2017

depends on the current bios version you have , load BIOS and it should tell you , if not run SPECCY, and click on motherboard it will also tell you

promineryolo · Dec 10, 2017

The Paladin :

this? : C:\WINDOWS\system32>wmic bios get smbiosbiosversion
SMBIOSBIOSVersion
2.50
and if i go to system32 sais SMBIOS Version 3.0
and Bios Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 2.50 6/3/16

The Paladin · Dec 10, 2017

A quick look at this page https://us.msi.com/Motherboard/support/H110M-PRO-VH#down-bios
shows your MANY revision back on this board, 2A would be minimum upgrade, but if your going to upgrade to 2 A, might as well do the last one, available as it encompasses all the previous updated to the bios, making you perform 1 update and be done.

sizzling · Dec 10, 2017

It won't matter for your cpu upgrade but if you decide to upgrade your gpu you will most likely need a new PSU. Even though that psu claims to be 550w from a Google search it shows it can only deliver 31A (15+16) on the 12v rail which is 372w. A good quality 400w can do that, your psu should be though of as a 400w unit at best. I have no idea about the quality of the components or design.

promineryolo · Dec 10, 2017

The Paladin :

so if i am right before i insert the new cpu i sould upgrade to motherboard version 2 a am i right?

promineryolo · Dec 10, 2017

sizzling :

you are confusing me..... so you are telling me to buy a lower psu? i cant understand plz if you can explain it to me better

sizzling · Dec 10, 2017

No I am saying you 550w is actually a 400w based on its own spec, the 550w is a lie. As you want to improve gaming performance your next step after cpu is to upgrade your weak gpu. However to upgrade gpu will most likely require you to upgrade your psu to one that is actually 500w or greater.

DSzymborski · Dec 10, 2017

promineryolo :

He's saying that you have a very low-end PSU that's also making a wattage claim that is highly misleading because it can't possibly provide 550W to modern components.

This is pretty standard on pre-builts if they don't have a Delta or an FSP. If significant upgrades are made, a safe, quality PSU is recommended.

promineryolo · Dec 10, 2017

sizzling :

ohhh now i got it so what company do you suggest me to buy that psu?

DSzymborski · Dec 10, 2017

promineryolo :

Depends exactly what your other upgrades will be, your total budget, and your location.

The Paladin · Dec 10, 2017

so if i am right before i insert the new cpu i sould upgrade to motherboard version 2 a am i right?

no I am telling you that is the minimum one you need to do, but get the latest one and get all updates and be done for this.

promineryolo · Dec 10, 2017

The Paladin :

so i can do the bios upgrade rn?

promineryolo · Dec 10, 2017

DSzymborski :

promineryolo :

Depends exactly what your other upgrades will be, your total budget, and your location.

i will upgrade my cpu to a I7-6700 and my gpu to a 1050 or a 1050 ti

promineryolo · Dec 10, 2017

noone answers? rip

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