Upgrading rig (CPU)

[Tsjerry]

Hey all!

 

I'm thinking about ordering an Intel Core i7 6700K for my (somewhat older) rig. I don't know my pc will handle it as I don't have alot experience building pc's (I bought this pc pre-assembled, only changed GPU and added 2 SSD's). If my pc can handle it, should I buy the boxed or tray version? I know a custom cooler is better for overclocking and noise but I don't wanna spend alot more on that.

 

Can anyone help me out? PC specs below!

 

PC specs
GPU: MSI Nvidia GTX970 4G Gaming 4GB

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40 GHz

HDD: 500 GB SataIII 7200RPM

SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 250 GB (x2)

RAM: Corsair 12GB DDR3

Mobo: MSI H77MA-G43

Case: Cooler Master K-350 Advanced 3.0 Blue

PSU: Cooler Master 600W

OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro

[RuLeZ]

You need to change motherboard, and RAM for it to fit. Also you dont need it just with a GTX 970.

[Tsjerry]

2 minutes ago, RuLeZ said:

You need to change motherboard, and RAM for it to fit. Also you dont need it just with a GTX 970.

Aha, so the new CPU doesn't fit my mobo and the ram doesn't fit the new mobo I'll have to get?

[RuLeZ]

Just now, Tsjerry said:

Aha, so the new CPU doesn't fit my mobo and the ram doesn't fit the new mobo I'll have to get?

Yes, and the MB to support OC on a 6700k can be pretty expensive, it doesnt compensate to upgrade with a GTX 970.

[Tsjerry]

1 minute ago, RuLeZ said:

Yes, and the MB to support OC on a 6700k can be pretty expensive, it doesnt compensate to upgrade with a GTX 970.

Okay, so the boxed version, a new mobo and new ram will do fine? Do you have any suggestions for the mobo and ram? I'm looking for a bit 'budget-ish' (not the cheapest, not the most expensive ones for overclocking and extreme performances). The games I play nowadays are GTA V/Online, Overwatch and Battlefield 4. My pc is having a hard time handling GTA and BF4 sometimes. At first it will run fine but after some time or in certain demanding area's/situations in these games I'm getting huge FPS drops (CPU temperatures around 90 degrees, normally 60-70).

[Guest]

Your current motherboard doesn't support overclocking. Try to find a used Z77 motherboard so you can overclock your CPU to reach it's full potential. this one looks pretty good: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MSI-Z77A-G45-MILITARY-CLASS-MAINBOARD-NOT-TESTED-Not-accessories-/162139855474?hash=item25c049da72:g:uiUAAOSww9VXgu86

[RuLeZ]

1 minute ago, Tsjerry said:

Okay, so the boxed version, a new mobo and new ram will do fine? Do you have any suggestions for the mobo and ram? I'm looking for a bit 'budget-ish' (not the cheapest, not the most expensive ones for overclocking and extreme performances). The games I play nowadays are GTA V/Online, Overwatch and Battlefield 4. My pc is having a hard time handling GTA and BF4 sometimes. At first it will run fine but after some time or in certain demanding area's/situations in these games I'm getting huge FPS drops (CPU temperatures around 90 degrees, normally 60-70).

Ok, whats your budget and where do you live?

[Tsjerry]

1 minute ago, Bobby_Joe_90 said:

Your current motherboard doesn't support overclocking. Try to find a used Z77 motherboard so you can overclock your CPU to reach it's full potential. this one looks pretty good: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MSI-Z77A-G45-MILITARY-CLASS-MAINBOARD-NOT-TESTED-Not-accessories-/162139855474?hash=item25c049da72:g:uiUAAOSww9VXgu86

Thanks for the reply! That mobo sounds nice, not too expensive (don't know about shipping though, I live in The Netherlands). But do I really need to overclock for just the games listed in my comment above?

[Tsjerry]

1 minute ago, RuLeZ said:

Ok, whats your budget and where do you live?

I live in The Netherlands, my budget is around €300 - €500.

[RuLeZ]

2 minutes ago, Tsjerry said:

I live in The Netherlands, my budget is around €300 - €500.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  (€315.72 @ Mindfactory) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  (€82.08 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  (€84.91 @ Mindfactory) 
Total: €482.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-21 23:02 CEST+0200

[Tsjerry]

5 minutes ago, RuLeZ said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  (€315.72 @ Mindfactory) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  (€82.08 @ Amazon Deutschland) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  (€84.91 @ Mindfactory) 
Total: €482.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-21 23:02 CEST+0200

Thanks a lot for helping me out! I will look up the parts on some dutch websites for the best price and save some money for the upgrade. 

[RuLeZ]

Just now, Tsjerry said:

Thanks a lot for helping me out! I will look up the parts on some dutch websites for the best price and save some money for the upgrade. 

Your welcome, if you need more help just ask

[Tsjerry]

2 minutes ago, RuLeZ said:

Your welcome, if you need more help just ask

Will do, I'll also let you know when it's installed and working.