Need help with an upgrade please

turret · Jun 5, 2018

So I have built my own computer a couple years ago and upgraded the GPU recently.
However I think I need a new/better CPU and more ram to play some of the better games, such as Vampyr and the shadow of the tomb raider thats coming out..

Also have a question.. I've replaced components before, but never a CPU.. how hard/easy/difficult/annoying is it to replace CPU? I dont wanna break anything.

I need advice though.. its been a long time.. Theres are my computer specs currently :

MOBO - ASrock Z75 Pro3
CPU - intel core i53350p
GPU - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
Ram - CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB)
PSU - Rosewill Green Series 530W
I actually own vampyr, and it runs nice but if i low spin the camera, it feels jerky, if that makes sense.

Thanks.. anything would help. I think I mostly just need a better CPU and more ram. I have 4 ram slots on my mobo, but i dont know if i can mix and match? bleh.
Price range, well, the less money the better, but i have savings. Bout $500

chris4super_dawg · Jun 5, 2018

so whats the budget also what games are u trying to play?

turret · Jun 5, 2018

Like i said, Vampyr and the upcoming shadow of the tombraider, and the budget i kinda mentioned. probably about 500

chris4super_dawg · Jun 5, 2018

turret :

sorry didnt see the bottom. so i suggest u get a better cpu and more ram supposibly the i5 8400 knowing the budget is around 500 u can use the i5 for good gaming maybe a i7 if u want to spend some more. also i would suggest getting more ram and if u want a new motherboard everything u have is good besides the cpu also the motherboard is alright but its a little small for my tasting lacking features but thats my opinion!

turret · Jun 5, 2018

whats the biggest difference between the i5 and i7 version? Sorry I'm still trying to study computer components, certain things confuse me a bit still.

And yeah my mobo is pretty small XD I am not a fan, plan on building a whole new computer by the end of the year re-using my GPU ram and maybe cpu when i replace it..
Just wanna play modern games better

chris4super_dawg · Jun 5, 2018

turret :

with the i5 it has less cores then the i7 their isnt really a big difference like a i5 8600k is better then a i7 4700k but the i7 8700k is better than the i5 8600k it matter by the cores and what speed they are at so the i5 8600k is at a faster single core speed then the i7 4700k

chris4super_dawg · Jun 5, 2018

so really it depends on to u with budget would u like to go with a i7? possibly the i7 8700k variant or maybe u wanna change everything to ddr4 and maybe try ryzen i personally have the ryzen 7 2700x with the 1070 it competes with the i7 8700k and the threadripper ryzen has more cores whilst intel has faster

turret · Jun 5, 2018

Okay so I'm thinking of this for ram :
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory/dp/B006EWUO22/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1528240361&sr=1-1&keywords=corsair%2B16gb%2Bram%2Bddr3&th=1

And this for CPU:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0759FKH8K/ref=sxts_k2p-hero-vn_tr_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=8011851592090061987&pd_rd_wg=p7n9x&pf_rd_r=2HGH47PCZM5AKE5XDBWS&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B0759FKH8K&pd_rd_w=4J2KN&pf_rd_i=i7+8700k&pd_rd_r=16c116af-ab51-4687-a84e-22f1718d69a5&ie=UTF8&qid=1528241513&sr=2

Would it both be compatible with my lil ASRock z75pro3 ? Amazon and pcpartpicker doesnt really show it, unless the sites are outdated with that mobo or something.

https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z75%20Pro3/ all the info i have on my mobo

chris4super_dawg · Jun 5, 2018

turret :

thats a good cpu choice same for the ram but the thing is the cpu is a 8600K with the K that means u can overclock but ur motherboard cannot overclock so u would probably have to go with the 8600

chris4super_dawg · Jun 5, 2018

turret :

just did a double check the motherboard wont work with the 8600 so ur probably gonna have to buy a new board lemme look around 4 u

chris4super_dawg · Jun 5, 2018

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Motherboard-Motherboards-Z370-PRO/dp/B075GN9YC4/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1528241997&sr=1-4&keywords=z370 motherboard

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-8600K-Processor-Unlocked-BX80684i58600K/dp/B0759FKH8K/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1528242039&sr=1-1&keywords=8600k cpu

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-3000MHz-Desktop-Memory/dp/B0134EW7G8/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1528242057&sr=1-3&keywords=ddr4+ram

turret · Jun 5, 2018

Dang, i was hoping to avoid getting a new mobo for now, i just hope it fits my case. Installing them is a bit of a pain

chris4super_dawg · Jun 5, 2018

turret :

whats ur case? if u dont know it is it a mini atx? full atx?

turret · Jun 5, 2018

Mini possibly? https://puu.sh/AzPmU/7f8073cfd7.jpg

chris4super_dawg · Jun 5, 2018

turret :

itll fit its a normal size atx not a mini

turret · Jun 5, 2018

Feel like im buliding a new computer at this point lol

chris4super_dawg · Jun 5, 2018

turret :

turret · Jun 5, 2018

mostly gaming, but if that'll all fit in my current tower and support each other them all good

chris4super_dawg · Jun 5, 2018

turret :

turret · Jun 5, 2018

I've always used the stock cooler that usually comes with the cpu, never had any problems

chris4super_dawg · Jun 5, 2018

turret :

with the K series it doesnt come with stock cooler we would have to buy 1

turret · Jun 5, 2018

Oh I see. I've never used a water cooler before, the thought of water around my computer .. did the opposite of intrigue me

chris4super_dawg · Jun 5, 2018

turret :

i have a liquid cooler with my ryzen they are way better then air it cools it faster but it takes alot of space so i wouldnt recommend it knowing ur case. we should just got for a tower like this https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-RR-T4-18PK-R1-Contact-Heatpipes/dp/B00BSKY1M4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1528246157&sr=8-2&keywords=i5+8600k+cooler

turret · Jun 5, 2018

Can i get away with just getting the i5 8400 ? cheaper and no bother with buying a fan either.

chris4super_dawg · Jun 5, 2018

turret :

sure itll be slower but cheaper https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-8400-Desktop-Processor-BX80684i58400/dp/B0759FGJ3Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1528247419&sr=1-1&keywords=i5+8400

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Z370-SLI-PLUS-Motherboard/dp/B075GYKNR6/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1528247485&sr=1-2&keywords=lga+1151+motherboard also here is a good board i would choose for the price but for cheaper try https://www.amazon.com/MSI-B250-Motherboard-PC-MATE/dp/B01N4LCX2D/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1528247485&sr=1-1&keywords=lga+1151+motherboard

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