Can I upgrade?

[Daltonk01]

I am very sorry, I did not know where to post this and I hope I can post it here,

 

I have saved up enough money to finally start upgrading my 3 year old computer. 

These are my current specifications of my computer:

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Operating System
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
CPU
    AMD FX-8320    21 °C
    Vishera 32nm Technology
RAM
    8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 669MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
    Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. 970A-DS3P (CPU 1)    30 °C
Graphics
    F22 (1920x1080@60Hz)
    1023MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (MSI)    39 °C
Storage
    1863GB TOSHIBA DT01ACA200 ATA Device (SATA)    34 °C
    111GB KINGSTON SHFS37A120G ATA Device (SSD)    30 °C
Optical Drives
    TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-224DB ATA Device
Audio
    High Definition Audio Device

 

 

 

 

I am ordering new parts, and I know everything will be able to work. But I do not know if I can change my AMD FX-8320 CPU, to an Intel CPU, 

Specifications here:

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Specifications

MANUFACTURER

Intel

MODEL

Core i5-4690K

PART #

BX80646I54690K

DATA WIDTH

64-bit

SOCKET

LGA1150

OPERATING FREQUENCY

3.5GHz

MAX TURBO FREQUENCY

3.9GHz

CORES

4

L1 CACHE

4 x 32KB Instruction
4 x 32KB Data

L2 CACHE

4 x 256KB

L3 CACHE

1 x 6MB

LITHOGRAPHY

22 nm

THERMAL DESIGN POWER

88 Watts

INCLUDES CPU COOLER

Yes

HYPER-THREADING

No

INTEGRATED GRAPHICS

Intel HD Graphics 4600

 

 

 

 

I really want an Intel CPU, but am I able to with my current tower?  Here is also my Motherboard specifications in detail.

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Motherboard
    Manufacturer    Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd.
    Model    970A-DS3P (CPU 1)
    Version    x.x
    Chipset Vendor    AMD
    Chipset Model    RD9x0
    Chipset Revision    02
    Southbridge Vendor    AMD
    Southbridge Model    SB910/950
    Southbridge Revision    40
    System Temperature    30 °C
        BIOS
            Brand    American Megatrends Inc.
            Version    F1
            Date    4/8/2013
        Voltage
            CPU CORE    1.404 V
            DRAM    1.476 V
            +5V    4.980 V
            +12V    12.312 V
            VIN4    1.968 V
            VIN5    1.236 V
            VIN6    2.220 V
            VIN7    1.644 V
            CMOS BATTERY    1.584 V
        PCI Data
                Slot PCI-E
                    Slot Type    PCI-E
                    Slot Usage    In Use
                    Data lanes    x16
                    Slot Designation    J6B2
                    Characteristics    3.3V, Shared, PME
                    Slot Number    0
                Slot PCI-E
                    Slot Type    PCI-E
                    Slot Usage    In Use
                    Data lanes    x1
                    Slot Designation    J6B1
                    Characteristics    3.3V, Shared, PME
                    Slot Number    1
                Slot PCI-E
                    Slot Type    PCI-E
                    Slot Usage    In Use
                    Data lanes    x8
                    Slot Designation    J6D1
                    Characteristics    3.3V, Shared, PME
                    Slot Number    2
                Slot PCI-E
                    Slot Type    PCI-E
                    Slot Usage    In Use
                    Data lanes    x16
                    Slot Designation    J7B1
                    Characteristics    3.3V, Shared, PME
                    Slot Number    3

 

 

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I have never built or change any parts in a computer before and I would really like some answers before I order an Intel CPU.  Thank you for looking over this, and sorry if this isn't the right place

[LennyIsLife]

In order to change your cpu you need to change your motherboard too

[Daltonk01]

1 minute ago, LennyIsLife said:

In order to change your cpu you need to change your motherboard too

Will there be any cheap way to do this?

[21rkosta]

And it would probobly be better to make a gpu upgrade first

[Daltonk01]

1 minute ago, 21rkosta said:

And it would probobly be better to make a gpu upgrade first

I'm working on that. I mainly play Arma 3, and that is a very CPU hogging game.

[Drunk_Klaus]

heres the proper sub forum

 

https://linustechtips.com/main/forum/18-new-builds-and-planning/

 

Also what you posted for specs is fine, I always recommend using the program speccy, its much easier to read

 

what is your budget?

[LennyIsLife]

1 minute ago, Daltonk01 said:

Will there be any cheap way to do this?

The real only way is to save up a little bit more and buy a new motherboard. Depending on what you want to do, you can shop around and look for different chipsets to see which is best for your budget

[Daltonk01]

1 minute ago, Drunk_Klaus said:

heres the proper sub forum

 

https://linustechtips.com/main/forum/18-new-builds-and-planning/

 

Also what you posted for specs is fine, I always recommend using the program speccy, its much easier to read

 

what is your budget?

 

I did use speccy, and my budget is $400-$450 I just want to upgrade CPU, new monitor, new SSD, and a PCI Wireless Internet Adapter.

[TheRandomness]

1 minute ago, Daltonk01 said:

I did use speccy, and my budget is $400-$450 I just want to upgrade CPU, new monitor, new SSD, and a PCI Wireless Internet Adapter.

You have to get a H81/B85/H97 motherboard to use that Intel CPU. Not an option to stay with your current one.

[Daltonk01]

2 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

You have to get a H81/B85/H97 motherboard to use that Intel CPU. Not an option to stay with your current one.

 

What about 

• Intel Z97

• Intel Z87

• Intel Q87

• Intel C222
• Intel C224
• Intel C226

[21rkosta]

if you add 100 dollars you could go for a realy good build

Mobo-https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Skylake-B150-Motherboard-M3/dp/B014YN6732/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464823263&sr=1-2&keywords=motherboard

ssd- https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-SSDNow-SV300S37A-120G/dp/B00A1ZTZOG/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464823298&sr=1-3&keywords=ssd

processor- https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Boxed-I5-6600K-Processor-BX80662I56600K/dp/B012M8M7TY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1464823311&sr=8-10&keywords=cpu

Network card- https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN851ND-Wireless-Adapter-Low-profile/dp/B005NHIQ06/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1464823343&sr=8-8&keywords=wireless+network+card

Monitor-https://www.neweggbusiness.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9B-24-236-358&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC-_-pla-_-Monitors+-+LCD+Flat+Panel-_-9B-24-236-358&gclid=CODokPT8h80CFcYehgodHYMIng

[TheRandomness]

4 minutes ago, Daltonk01 said:

What about 

• Intel Z97

• Intel Z87

 

• Intel Q87

 

• Intel C222
• Intel C224
• Intel C226

 

Z series is for overclocking which you will need to overclock (ignore what I said earlier, though you didn't choose the K version), Q is for business people and C is for server applications.

[TheRandomness]

2 minutes ago, 21rkosta said:

if you add 100 dollars you could go for a realy good build

Mobo-https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Skylake-B150-Motherboard-M3/dp/B014YN6732/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464823263&sr=1-2&keywords=motherboard

ssd- https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-SSDNow-SV300S37A-120G/dp/B00A1ZTZOG/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464823298&sr=1-3&keywords=ssd

processor- https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Boxed-I5-6600K-Processor-BX80662I56600K/dp/B012M8M7TY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1464823311&sr=8-10&keywords=cpu

Network card- https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN851ND-Wireless-Adapter-Low-profile/dp/B005NHIQ06/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1464823343&sr=8-8&keywords=wireless+network+card

Monitor-https://www.neweggbusiness.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9B-24-236-358&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC-_-pla-_-Monitors+-+LCD+Flat+Panel-_-9B-24-236-358&gclid=CODokPT8h80CFcYehgodHYMIng

http://pcpartpicker.com

So much more useful for making lists. Also, that's a slow af SSD and why a B150 with an unlocked chip?

[21rkosta]

4 minutes ago, 21rkosta said:

if you add 100 dollars you could go for a realy good build

Mobo-https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Skylake-B150-Motherboard-M3/dp/B014YN6732/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464823263&sr=1-2&keywords=motherboard

ssd- https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-SSDNow-SV300S37A-120G/dp/B00A1ZTZOG/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464823298&sr=1-3&keywords=ssd

processor- https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Boxed-I5-6600K-Processor-BX80662I56600K/dp/B012M8M7TY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1464823311&sr=8-10&keywords=cpu

Network card- https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN851ND-Wireless-Adapter-Low-profile/dp/B005NHIQ06/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1464823343&sr=8-8&keywords=wireless+network+card

Monitor-https://www.neweggbusiness.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9B-24-236-358&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC-_-pla-_-Monitors+-+LCD+Flat+Panel-_-9B-24-236-358&gclid=CODokPT8h80CFcYehgodHYMIng

sorrry i forgot a cpu cooler https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-20PK-R2/dp/B005O65JXI/ref=pd_sim_147_6?ie=UTF8&dpID=518BEXKEiiL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR141%2C160_&refRID=20PK7NNKQNQT75ZBQN7Y

[21rkosta]

2 minutes ago, 21rkosta said:

sorrry i forgot a cpu cooler https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-20PK-R2/dp/B005O65JXI/ref=pd_sim_147_6?ie=UTF8&dpID=518BEXKEiiL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR141%2C160_&refRID=20PK7NNKQNQT75ZBQN7Y

ya switch the ssd to https://www.amazon.com/PNY-CS1311-240GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B019H3B3OW/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464823298&sr=1-6&keywords=ssd

and honestly you should probobly switch to a locked chip because its cheaper and you probobly wont end up overclocking

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-I5-6500-FC-LGA14C-Processor-BX80662I56500/dp/B010T6CWI2/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464823854&sr=1-1&keywords=i5

[Drunk_Klaus]

if you go skylake like the guy above me suggested you will have to upgrade your ram to ddr 4 as well putting you way over budget

[21rkosta]

@Drunk_Klaus they make ddr3 skylake boards

[Drunk_Klaus]

heres what i've got for you if you skip the SSD upgrade

 

haswell unlocked cpu http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dBydnn

skylake locked cpu http://pcpartpicker.com/list/vCgj4C

6 minutes ago, 21rkosta said:

@Drunk_Klaus they make ddr3 skylake boards

sure they do, but the one you suggested doesn't support it

[21rkosta]

@Drunk_KlausWell with the un-k cpu i suggested after the initial math you could go 25 dollars more over budget and get https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-2133MHz-Non-ECC-HX421C14FBK2-16/dp/B00TY6A1LY/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464824606&sr=1-3&keywords=ddr4

[Daltonk01]

1 minute ago, 21rkosta said:

@Drunk_KlausWell with the un-k cpu i suggested after the initial math you could go 25 dollars more over budget and get https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-2133MHz-Non-ECC-HX421C14FBK2-16/dp/B00TY6A1LY/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464824606&sr=1-3&keywords=ddr4

 

 

3 minutes ago, Drunk_Klaus said:

heres what i've got for you if you skip the SSD upgrade

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dBydnn

sure they do, but the one you suggested doesn't support it

 

I am confused, I am sorry. Do I get a different motherboard instead? What would be the best solution out of the two?

[21rkosta]

.@daltonk if you can go 125 over budget you can get the ssd, the monitor, the cpu, the cpu cooler, ram, network card, motherboard

[Drunk_Klaus]

1 minute ago, Daltonk01 said:

 

I am confused, I am sorry. Do I get a different motherboard instead? What would be the best solution out of the two?

I updated my other post with a motherboard that supports DDR3 and the 6600k, better than the other build I posted actually if you don't plan on overclocking

[Daltonk01]

This is my Ram

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Memory slots
Memory
    Type    DDR3
    Size    8192 MBytes
    Channels #    Dual
    DRAM Frequency    669.6 MHz
    CAS# Latency (CL)    9 clocks
    RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD)    9 clocks
    RAS# Precharge (tRP)    9 clocks
    Cycle Time (tRAS)    24 clocks
    Bank Cycle Time (tRC)    33 clocks
Physical Memory
    Memory Usage    51 %
    Total Physical    7.97 GB
    Available Physical    3.85 GB
    Total Virtual    16 GB
    Available Virtual    11 GB
SPD
    Number Of SPD Modules    2
        Slot #1
        Slot #2

 

 

[21rkosta]

@daltonk01 the 6600 would be cheaper if your not overclocking (non-k)

[Daltonk01]

Just now, 21rkosta said:

@daltonk01 the 6600 would be cheaper if your not overclocking (non-k)

Ok, that's good, I have no intention of over clocking.