PC Build Recommendations

[BlaineThePain]

Hey everyone I am upgrading my PC from a mostly stock build with added PSU and GPU.

Current Rig: HP Pavilion 550-153w Desktop PC (already slightly modded)

Mother Board: Memphis2-S

Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 (this one I am changing for the i-7 6700k

Memory: 6 GB Type: DDR3-1600 (changing this to 8gb ddr4)

Video Graphics: Geforce gtx 1050ti ( not stock, I added this.)

Hard Drive: 1TB

Power supply: 550 PSU (also added, not stock.)


An this is what Im trying to make it:

> https://pcpartpicker.com/user/blainethepain/saved/mvcKZL < (That's the build I'm trying because my friend gave me a free i7 6700k) *money is super tight*

I have a few questions I need help with concerning the above intel.

1. I am only changing the CPU, Motherboard, Ram and adding a cooler. Do I need to purchase a new copy of windows 10? and will my files be safe?

2. Will I have to download new drivers? and will I beable to find them online? and how?

3. Is there any compatibility issue i'm not seeing?

4. Does 64 bit or 32 bit make any significance here?

Please keep in mind that I am getting the new processor for free and I want to use that one ONLY. And yes money is an issue. I have a new baby so cash is tight.

[[wan-clan.org] Gordy Freeman]

You will need x64 bit for over 4GB RAM anyway.

[Duck]

1. I believe you may need to reinstall windows, but backup your files just to be safe. If you do need to reinstall windows, and if you have a prebuilt, which I believe you do, then try contacting their custom support.

2. For the motherboard, yes

3. Nope. All good I believe

4. 64 bit has a tonne of improvement benefits. I'd onlt ever go for 32 bit if you have a really old pc or you're on a REALLY tight budget

[BlaineThePain]

LoganTNZ の投稿を引用：

1. I believe you may need to reinstall windows, but backup your files just to be safe. If you do need to reinstall windows, and if you have a prebuilt, which I believe you do, then try contacting their custom support.

2. For the motherboard, yes

3. Nope. All good I believe

4. 64 bit has a tonne of improvement benefits. I'd onlt ever go for 32 bit if you have a really old pc or you're on a REALLY tight budget

I have "64 bit" does that have to do with the CPU? the i7 6700k is already 64 bit?

[[wan-clan.org] Gordy Freeman]

64-bit requires a compatible:
- CPU
- Motherboard and BIOS
- Operating System
- Etc.

If the motherboard supports over 4GB of RAM then you're all set.

[BlaineThePain]

Gordy Freeman 🇦🇺 の投稿を引用：

64-bit requires a compatible:
- CPU
- Motherboard and BIOS
- Operating System
- Etc.

If the motherboard supports over 4GB of RAM then you're all set.

oh ok so the mothboard is the factor for 64 or 32???
Ive done alot of research and I am so scare to ruin my PC so all your advice is very appreciated. I stream and have been making a V. small income so i'm trying to invest more and hope to expand that.

[anrkyuk]

1. Is your copy of Windows 10 OEM or Retail. If retail you do not need a new copy, if it's OEM, technically as you are replacing the mobo, you do but you might get lucky when re-authorising or can do it over the phone and say your mobo died and it had to be replaced, it's a bit of a grey area and as I said technically you should get a new OS.

As for your files, you will want to back up all files you do do not already have backups for or that can't be downloaded after upgrading as you will want to do a clean OS install after replacing the mobo.

2. Yes, Yes and the new mobo will come with a driver CD/DVD, ignore it and download the latest drivers for your mobo, gpu and any other expansion cards you have from the manufacturers site as any drivers you have on CD/DVD will most definatly be out of date. Download these on to a CD/DVD/USB stick before performing the upgrade.

4. Yes, a 32bit OS will only recognise 4GB RAM, your 1050Ti has 4GB and you are buying a single 8GB stick, installing a 32bit OS would be beyond illogical.

[⛧EyMi Mayhem⛧]

BlaineThePain の投稿を引用：

Hey everyone I am upgrading my PC from a mostly stock build with added PSU and GPU.

Current Rig: HP Pavilion 550-153w Desktop PC (already slightly modded)

Mother Board: Memphis2-S

Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 (this one I am changing for the i-7 6700k

Memory: 6 GB Type: DDR3-1600 (changing this to 8gb ddr4)

Video Graphics: Geforce gtx 1050ti ( not stock, I added this.)

Hard Drive: 1TB

Power supply: 550 PSU (also added, not stock.)


An this is what Im trying to make it:

> https://pcpartpicker.com/user/blainethepain/saved/mvcKZL < (That's the build I'm trying because my friend gave me a free i7 6700k) *money is super tight*

I have a few questions I need help with concerning the above intel.

1. I am only changing the CPU, Motherboard, Ram and adding a cooler. Do I need to purchase a new copy of windows 10? and will my files be safe?

2. Will I have to download new drivers? and will I beable to find them online? and how?

3. Is there any compatibility issue i'm not seeing?

4. Does 64 bit or 32 bit make any significance here?

Please keep in mind that I am getting the new processor for free and I want to use that one ONLY. And yes money is an issue. I have a new baby so cash is tight.

Let's see..

The free 6700k is a good start, bet the setup... well you could do a better job.
The h110 limits the intel k feature, go with z170 or z270.
Cooler nothing fancy, but you could buy a better one for the i7.
The psu is crap, for +/- the same price you could buy a decent 500w gold unit.

All drivers you need are coming with the hardware, only updates are up to you.

Here
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bmvYr6

And to make it easier, what's your max. budget?

[BlaineThePain]

⛧EyMi Mayhem⛧ の投稿を引用：

BlaineThePain の投稿を引用：

Hey everyone I am upgrading my PC from a mostly stock build with added PSU and GPU.

Current Rig: HP Pavilion 550-153w Desktop PC (already slightly modded)

Mother Board: Memphis2-S

Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 (this one I am changing for the i-7 6700k

Memory: 6 GB Type: DDR3-1600 (changing this to 8gb ddr4)

Video Graphics: Geforce gtx 1050ti ( not stock, I added this.)

Hard Drive: 1TB

Power supply: 550 PSU (also added, not stock.)


An this is what Im trying to make it:

> https://pcpartpicker.com/user/blainethepain/saved/mvcKZL < (That's the build I'm trying because my friend gave me a free i7 6700k) *money is super tight*

I have a few questions I need help with concerning the above intel.

1. I am only changing the CPU, Motherboard, Ram and adding a cooler. Do I need to purchase a new copy of windows 10? and will my files be safe?

2. Will I have to download new drivers? and will I beable to find them online? and how?

3. Is there any compatibility issue i'm not seeing?

4. Does 64 bit or 32 bit make any significance here?

Please keep in mind that I am getting the new processor for free and I want to use that one ONLY. And yes money is an issue. I have a new baby so cash is tight.

Let's see..

The free 6700k is a good start, bet the setup... well you could do a better job.
The h110 limits the intel k feature, go with z170 or z270.
Cooler nothing fancy, but you could buy a better one for the i7.
The psu is crap, for +/- the same price you could buy a decent 500w gold unit.

All drivers you need are coming with the hardware, only updates are up to you.

Here
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bmvYr6

And to make it easier, what's your max. budget?

Max budget is like super super low, Kinda have to save a little at a time, do you know a motherboard for around 40-60 that wont limit the processor?

[⛧EyMi Mayhem⛧]

BlaineThePain の投稿を引用：

⛧EyMi Mayhem⛧ の投稿を引用：

Let's see..

The free 6700k is a good start, bet the setup... well you could do a better job.
The h110 limits the intel k feature, go with z170 or z270.
Cooler nothing fancy, but you could buy a better one for the i7.
The psu is crap, for +/- the same price you could buy a decent 500w gold unit.

All drivers you need are coming with the hardware, only updates are up to you.

Here
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bmvYr6

And to make it easier, what's your max. budget?

Max budget is like super super low, Kinda have to save a little at a time, do you know a motherboard for around 40-60 that wont limit the processor?

The cheapest z board is ~ 86.

What's your budget for the upgrade btw.?

[Duck]

BlaineThePain の投稿を引用：

⛧EyMi Mayhem⛧ の投稿を引用：

Let's see..

The free 6700k is a good start, bet the setup... well you could do a better job.
The h110 limits the intel k feature, go with z170 or z270.
Cooler nothing fancy, but you could buy a better one for the i7.
The psu is crap, for +/- the same price you could buy a decent 500w gold unit.

All drivers you need are coming with the hardware, only updates are up to you.

Here
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bmvYr6

And to make it easier, what's your max. budget?

Max budget is like super super low, Kinda have to save a little at a time, do you know a motherboard for around 40-60 that wont limit the processor?

If you dont want to oiverclock, your initial cooler and motherboard. Wont throttle, but may be a bit toasty sometimes

[BlaineThePain]

LoganTNZ の投稿を引用：

BlaineThePain の投稿を引用：

Max budget is like super super low, Kinda have to save a little at a time, do you know a motherboard for around 40-60 that wont limit the processor?

If you dont want to oiverclock, your initial cooler and motherboard. Wont throttle, but may be a bit toasty sometimes

I dont intend to overclock at all. But you say I still need a better cooler?

[Duck]

BlaineThePain の投稿を引用：

LoganTNZ の投稿を引用：

If you dont want to oiverclock, your initial cooler and motherboard. Wont throttle, but may be a bit toasty sometimes

I dont intend to overclock at all. But you say I still need a better cooler?

Nah, you'll be fine

I mean, if you want to spend the extra 20 bucks just to be safe

[BlaineThePain]

Do I need to prepare my PC for changing parts? Besides shutting it down fully. lol
I know to backup some save files but I am hearing I might need to buy windows 10 again. and when I turn my PC back on after putting new parts do I have to do anything to make it run correctly?

[BlaineThePain]

After installing new parts.......

Hey everyone I am upgrading my rig and Need some help after installing the parts below I want to know:

1. Do I need a new copy of Win 10?
2. do I have to download anything?
3. When I first start up my PC after installing parts is there anything I need or should do?
4. Any other important advice?
5. Do I need a Wifi card? or is there one I can use from the stock PC? (HP Pavilion 550-153w Desktop PC)

Here's what i'm changing:

Current Rig: HP Pavilion 550-153w Desktop PC

Mother Board: Memphis2-S (Changing MOBO)

Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 (this one I am changing for the i-7 6700k)

Memory: 6 GB Type: DDR3-1600 (changing this to 8gb ddr4)

Video Graphics: Geforce gtx 1050ti

Hard Drive: 1TB

Power supply: 550 PSU


So this should be my finished rig in the link:

> https://pcpartpicker.com/user/blainethepain/saved/mvcKZL <
Based on those changes/upgrades can you please answer the above questions.

****This is what I'm working with based on parts giving to me and affordable. So don't tell me the rig sucks. I know its not perfect. But I'm making due so helpful advice please.****

[Radioaktivist]

BlaineThePain の投稿を引用：

4. Any other important advice?

yes. it seems you arent even close to being good informed about what you are going to do so better stay away until you are. why you guys are trying things without any basic knowledge is beyond me. this isnt meant to be offensive but might save you from a very costly adventure.

cheers