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Upgrade your motherboard for improved performance and features.

Upgrade your motherboard for improved performance and features.

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WachDogs
Junior Member
16
09-21-2022, 03:19 PM
#1
I own a B250 M2000 with no M.2 support and only two RAM slots. My processor is an i7-7700. I need a M.2 slot, four RAM slots, and at least six USB ports. I’m not sure about motherboards, but I’d appreciate your help—I’d be really grateful!
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WachDogs
09-21-2022, 03:19 PM #1

I own a B250 M2000 with no M.2 support and only two RAM slots. My processor is an i7-7700. I need a M.2 slot, four RAM slots, and at least six USB ports. I’m not sure about motherboards, but I’d appreciate your help—I’d be really grateful!

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laugh0305
Junior Member
40
09-21-2022, 05:13 PM
#2
You can use any board with an FCLGA1151 port and 7th generation Intel processors. Note that newer 8th/9th gen chips use the same socket but a different chipset. Be ready to reinstall or reactivate Windows after swapping your motherboard. You might find compatible boards at https://pcpartpicker.com/list/. Pick your CPU and it should show suitable motherboards.
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laugh0305
09-21-2022, 05:13 PM #2

You can use any board with an FCLGA1151 port and 7th generation Intel processors. Note that newer 8th/9th gen chips use the same socket but a different chipset. Be ready to reinstall or reactivate Windows after swapping your motherboard. You might find compatible boards at https://pcpartpicker.com/list/. Pick your CPU and it should show suitable motherboards.

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Wellxam56
Member
61
09-22-2022, 01:15 AM
#3
Similar examples like this are available. You can find more at the provided link.
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Wellxam56
09-22-2022, 01:15 AM #3

Similar examples like this are available. You can find more at the provided link.

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Aleexiito
Junior Member
4
09-22-2022, 03:07 AM
#4
I've been searching for the last 20 minutes and can't locate anything new—seems like the 7th generation is becoming outdated.
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Aleexiito
09-22-2022, 03:07 AM #4

I've been searching for the last 20 minutes and can't locate anything new—seems like the 7th generation is becoming outdated.

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RageGlitch
Posting Freak
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09-22-2022, 09:40 AM
#5
It seems the apex has two slots.
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RageGlitch
09-22-2022, 09:40 AM #5

It seems the apex has two slots.

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DJRiep
Member
151
10-06-2022, 02:32 PM
#6
Opt for the top model available, preferably from the 200 series. Avoid the 7700/7700K as they don’t work with this board.
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DJRiep
10-06-2022, 02:32 PM #6

Opt for the top model available, preferably from the 200 series. Avoid the 7700/7700K as they don’t work with this board.

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Sprinkles23
Junior Member
2
10-12-2022, 09:38 AM
#7
I'm having trouble locating an alternative since I don't feel confident about refurb.
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Sprinkles23
10-12-2022, 09:38 AM #7

I'm having trouble locating an alternative since I don't feel confident about refurb.

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Supremevsg
Junior Member
6
10-12-2022, 10:07 AM
#8
Do you understand what it means to buy two 16GB RAM sticks and it's all over?
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Supremevsg
10-12-2022, 10:07 AM #8

Do you understand what it means to buy two 16GB RAM sticks and it's all over?