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Hello, LTT Community!

 

I am currently looking to upgrade my prebuilt pc mainly because I can't really afford to build one form scratch so please don't suggest that I do that. The current pc is a Gateway DX4860 with a GTX 950 and a 510w Insignia power supply from Best Buy. The parts that I am looking to buy to upgrade it are 

SAMSUNG 850 EVO 2.5" 250GB SATA III 3-D Vertical Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-75E250B/AM

Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard

 

I just wanted to know if there are any issues with compatibility, old hardware, etc...

If there is any way that I can make the upgrades even cheaper please let me know.

Also, if I install the new motherboard, will that cause any issues (I don't mind re-installing Windows)

 

Thank You :)

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the 4820k is no compatible with a z170 mobo, different sockets

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The current LGA-2011 V3 boards are NOT compatible with the LGA-2011 socket that 4820K CPU uses, it could be a challenge to find an old motherboard for that CPU.

Mystery is the source of all true science.

 

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5 minutes ago, thefreshprinceofbellpepper said:

What processor do you reccomend?

Oh that price range, your best bet is an i5, or buy used.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117561

 

Also, keep in mind that your case may not fit a new motherboard.  You could end up having to buy that too.

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I'm pretty sure it's standard ATX. Also, is that processor good for Gaming and heavy programs like Photoshop and Premiere?

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For Gaming is fine,  no idea how good it would be for Photoshop or Premiere.

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