Build AdviceNot 9 years on... just a fan fix and new chip?
Build AdviceNot 9 years on... just a fan fix and new chip?
Back at the same forum you referenced, you’ll notice that in August 2015 I sought guidance on building a PC that would last five years. Surprisingly, the specifications listed have kept me running smoothly for nine years without any modifications, and they still perform well. Now, I’m seeking advice again on two points:
1) Upgrading to Win11 isn’t possible due to the lack of TPM 2.0 support on my i7-5930k processor.
2) The fans are making a lot of noise—seems like they might be failing soon. I suspect the CPU fan issue is the main culprit, as the UEFI BIOS only shows the CPU fan at 400rpm and the CHA1 fan at 1300rpm.
I’m hoping a fresh processor could work, but maybe I’ll also need to replace the motherboard. Would that impact other components?
Please feel free to share any thoughts!
Hello - but considering the devil's advocate approach to explore...
Would I not be able to retain the 64GB DDR4-2133 RAM, even if upgrading could boost performance?
Likewise, using the Samsung SM951 256GB M.2-2280 SSD would eliminate the need to purchase Windows again or reinstall anything.
Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB might still be fine?
SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum power supply, optical drive, fan controller, etc., could also work just as well?
In essence, I could manage by simply replacing the motherboard and CPU with the ones listed below (randomly chosen from affordable options on UKPCPartPicker, assuming they support TPM).
MSI X299 PRO ATX LGA2066 motherboard
Intel Core i7-7820X 3.6 GHz 8-Core processor
For the 850 pounds allocated to those two components, you could construct a current computer that would surpass the 7820x model which is already seven years old. If the PSU is the original intended part, it should be swapped out.
The i7-7820x is compatible with Windows 11, as mentioned on the linked Microsoft page. However, it seems the 7820 model isn't actually supported.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
- Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor (£98.99 @ Amazon UK)
- Deepcool AG400 75.89 CFM CPU Cooler (£19.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Motherboard:
- MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard (£119.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory:
- Corsair Vengeance LPX 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory (£98.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card:
- MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X 12G GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card (£249.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply:
- MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (£79.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Total: £665.96
Prices cover shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Are there any concerns regarding Windows 11? Apart from the fan noise, are there other performance issues or problems that require attention?
The fan problem is easily fixed with a replacement fan for the current cooler.
Because your Windows license is OEM, you’ll need a new one if you switch motherboards.
Alternatively, you can operate with an unactivated version without personalization features.
If you’re aiming for improved performance—after all, who doesn’t want that?—consider a modern upgrade.
Your i7-5930 has a passmark of 10325 and a single-thread rating of 2055:
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu...Hz&id=2336
In comparison, a $320 Ultra 5 processor achieves 43904 / 4660.
A 2 x 32gb DDR5 RAM package costs around $200, while 2 x 48gb is available for $300.
A new motherboard could cost about $200, and a cooler might be $50.