Updating my ASUS motherboard and Intel CPU
Updating my ASUS motherboard and Intel CPU
I’m using an Asus Z87-K board with an Intel i7-4770 processor and 16GB of RAM. It’s time to upgrade, so I’d like some guidance on what to purchase. Since I’m not a gamer, my PC is mainly for everyday tasks like browsing the web, checking email, using MS Office, streaming video, and listening to music. I also rely on a Synology NAS for backups. I prefer sticking with Intel and Asus products, but I have no idea what the best upgrade package would be. Any suggestions would be very helpful.
Stylize your thread with the information requested in this thread; please note the details about your system such as CPU, cooler, motherboard, RAM, SSD/HDD, GPU, PSU, chassis, OS, monitor. Include the age of the PSU along with its make and model. The thread has been moved from the Components section to the Systems section.
The PSU might also require a replacement.
Given your current setup with DDR3, any upgrade should also involve RAM.
Swapping out the case fans and CPU cooler would be beneficial. The heatsink could be reused if you have the correct motherboard, though CPU coolers are affordable enough for an LGA1700 Intel cooler or the standard one.
You’re likely using a SATA hard drive or SSD. Modern systems feature M.2 NVMe drives. You might clone it onto a new drive, but success isn’t guaranteed. A fresh Windows 11 installation seems to be the optimal choice.
Beyond the chassis, reusing the old storage for additional space isn’t necessary.
I regularly use an i3-12100 which is essentially the same as your current model but significantly improved and faster. An i3-13100 would offer even better performance. If you need more than equivalent speed, opting for an i5-12400 or 13400 will provide six cores instead of four. An i7 model could be considered, with the 12700K offering good value.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor
($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Asus TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($85.97 @ Newegg Sellers)
Storage:
Western Digital Black SN770 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($72.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
ADATA XPG Core Reactor II 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($79.98 @ Amazon)
Case Fan:
Thermalright TL-C12C X3 66.17 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack
($11.99 @ Amazon)
Total:
$646.80
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
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Identify the make and model of each component.
It might be possible to reuse some items.