Hey Guys, Question On Building my Own comp

[samwow412]

So over the past year or so I've been slowly upgrading my CG8350 Asus desktop I got from a retail store..

This is my stock comp I use, http://reviews.bestbuy.com/answers/3545/product/2276971/asus-essentio-desktop-intel-core-i7-processor-8gb-memory-questions-answers/questions.htm?page=2&sort=recentq

I have an upgraded PSU 850w croshair
690 GTX Nvidia card
250 SSD SAMSUNG

The processor it came with is an i7 2600k

Would I be able to remove the i7 2600k and put it on this new mobo??/b]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131802

Like how do you know what is compatable or not, would I just be able to throw this one in my old stock case, I probably want to get a nice new case too, what would you guys suggest?

Would my ram just work on that new MOBO too, or would I need to buy new RAM with a new case?

 

[arzbhatia]

Nope. You can't. The 2600K is a LGA1155 CPU whereas the motherboard you specified is for LGA2011.

The same motherboard (Kind of a little better in features) for LGA1155 is the Maximus V Extreme.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131858

Here it is. It's the best thing in the world, for me. I have it.

 

[samwow412]

Nope. You can't. The 2600K is a LGA1155 CPU whereas the motherboard you specified is for LGA2011.

The same motherboard (Kind of a little better in features) for LGA1155 is the Maximus V Extreme.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131858

Here it is. It's the best thing in the world, for me. I have it.

So I could just pop the i7 out of my stock on and put it in that one you linked?

I've never messed around with motherboards or processors, I thought they were the same thing for a while

How user friendly is the whole process?

Do you gotta install drivers or something for the new MOBO or processor or is it just like a swap and boot up and everything works?

thx for info

 

[samwow412]

Another thought, what about Ram? does any ram work with that MOBO?

 

[samwow412]

Best answer selected by samwow412.

 

[samwow412]

Looks like my memory is only 1333 mhz so would upgrading to like 16gb of 1600 be a lot better? What would be the best kind for this board?

 

[arzbhatia]

It surely would be the best to get a 16GB 1600Mhz RAM. Even 8GB would do.

I highly recommend you get these - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231568

I use them and they're absolutely amazing. Oh and I use the same motherboard

The installation process and the configuration of the motherboard is VERY simple, don't you worry. Contact me through mail if you need any help in the future!

 

[arzbhatia]

Oh and you'll have to install a new OS after you switch your CPU to the new motherboard and everything. Use the CD you get with the motherboard to install the drivers.

 

[samwow412]

Oh and you'll have to install a new OS after you switch your CPU to the new motherboard and everything. Use the CD you get with the motherboard to install the drivers.

i'll have to reinstall Win 7?

 

[arzbhatia]

Yes sir!

 

[samwow412]

Yes sir!

Interesting, I thought your OS is just saved onto your SDD or HDD

I dont have an actual offical windows 7 disc, All I have are these 3 that are the ASUS system restore disks that have windows on them, will those work? or do I need to rebuy windows D:

 

[arzbhatia]

Yes, you will have to rebuy windows

 

[arzbhatia]

OR YOU COULD TRY THIS - http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/135077-windows-7-installation-transfer-new-computer.html#post1161038

 

[samwow412]

OR YOU COULD TRY THIS - http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/135077-windows-7-installation-transfer-new-computer.html#post1161038

I was able to extract my 64 bit win 7 key with a key finder, now in theory couldn't I just make a copy of the real windows 7 64 bit CD with an ISO and use that + my key?

 

[arzbhatia]

Yes you sure as hell can! That's what I do alllll the time.

According to the license agreement you must uninstall it from your other pc first, though.

 

[samwow412]

Yes you sure as hell can! That's what I do alllll the time.

According to the license agreement you must uninstall it from your other pc first, though.

My "Other PC" will be a big pile of parts after i'm done building my new computer haha

I'm taking out the CPU and GFX card and PSU to use in my new rig i'm building

How do I do complete wipe of a SSD or HDD? Should I do that first before installing them into my new rig?

thx for the help bro

 

[arzbhatia]

You'll be able to do that while you're installing Win7 on the new computer. It's ask you on which drive you want to install windows - Select the drive you want to format, click on quick options > Format - Done!