New CPU

[samzap]

Hello! I just got a new Cpu the intel i7 8700k and now i have to get a cooler because i don't think my i3 6300 stock cooler will work well with it . So what cpu would you recommend? nothing to expensive . And another thing 

when i install my new cpu will i have to get any drivers? The motherboard is an Asus z270-A. thank you

[Uptivuptiz]

**EDITED**

@Princess Cadence is right.

[Princess Luna]

2 minutes ago, samzap said:

The motherboard is an Asus z270-A.

This motherboard is not compatible with the i7 8700K, you need a Z370 / Z390 Coffee Lake ready motheboard.

 

Cooling wise I recommend a Dark Rock 4 or similar.

[XR6]

Your CPU isn't compatible with your current motherboard, for an 8700K you need a B360/Z370/Z390 motherboard (I recommend Z370/Z390, it allows you to overclock your CPU).

[samzap]

ok thank you , for notifying me about the motherboard.

[Fasauceome]

inb4 "BIOS MOD"

[samzap]

2 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

inb4 "BIOS MOD"

I did hear something about upgrading/ updating my motherboard bios but I dont really trust downloading things that make something better if they arent supposed to do what the upgrade gives them if that makes sense , like overclocking i like the idea and i would like to try it but i dont want my computer to 9/11 my ass while im playing minecraft on max graphics

[samzap]

3 hours ago, Princess Cadence said:

This motherboard is not compatible with the i7 8700K, you need a Z370 / Z390 Coffee Lake ready motheboard.

 

Cooling wise I recommend a Dark Rock 4 or similar.

any cheaper coolers? I'd be fine with buying the Dark Rock 4 but now that i have to buy another motherboard and a cooler is putting me over budget a bit.

I was looking at the Cooler master 212 Evo or the 212X or should i get a cheaper motherboard and get a better cooler? @Princess Cadence

[Fasauceome]

37 minutes ago, samzap said:

I did hear something about upgrading/ updating my motherboard bios but I dont really trust downloading things that make something better if they arent supposed to do what the upgrade gives them if that makes sense , like overclocking i like the idea and i would like to try it but i dont want my computer to 9/11 my ass while im playing minecraft on max graphics

Overclocking and BIOS modding are realms apart, one is intended and designed for by Intel, the other is winging it and forcing something to work when it doesn't.

[Princess Luna]

3 minutes ago, samzap said:

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Do you have the 212 Black Edition available? Maybe a Gammaxx 400? The Hyper 212X would be good for a solid 4.7ghz all cores clock but past that it might become an issue, the EVO should be avoided as it's outdated.

 

Motherboard wise, you could look for a solid mATX z370 as a cheaper alternative like a D3H for instance is nothing stellar but it's fine for that 4.7ghz clock... Or just save up for the best value over clocking board there is currently the Aorus z390 Elite, which with a good cooler will bring the i7 to 5ghz ensured.

 

Avoid buying ASUS again if you can, their products tends to be overpriced due to ROG branding.