Can I upgrade this?

[Quantum]

I've had this PC since 2014, can I change its parts and keep the case? Or would i have to completely start over? I cannot tell the size of the motherboard so Im not entirely sure. https://www.newegg.com/lenovo-y700-34ish/p/N82E16883798520R
wanted to get a b550 or an x570 and ugrade as I go along.

[_I_]

post a cpuz validation link
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
cpuz -> validate button -> submit button
it will open a browser, copy the url (address) and paste it here


it looks to be an atx board
you can upgrade the cpu/mobo/ram combo to a better one, but will need a new windows key since the orig is tied to the board

but imho, if you do upgrade it, spend the extra $50 for a better case
and pick up a m.2 nvme ssd for the os drive

[Schrute_Farms_B&B]

Honestly, its not worth it to upgrade the GPU, since the CPU will most likely be the bottleneck. I guess were also talking about a china-psu which you also need to exchange after all those years so it can take your new GPU. Cheap DDR4 1600s does the rest.....

I wouldnt buy sh*t these days, since GPU prices arent bearable and it seems its gonna stay like that till the end of the year. At least.....
Wait or buy a prebuild PC with a 1660 Super or a RTX 2060 for 800-900 bucks. Take your time and choose a setup, with a reliable Mobo and PSU.

[_I_]

cpu/mobo prices are rising

gtx 960 is weak for 1080p, but good for 720p gaming


a buddy just spent $2000usd on a 6900xt, msrp is $1000
he is using it for mining, will make back the price diff in a few months, or the price of the card in about a year

if you can find a good deal on a better gpu, get it
look for a 1660 or better, upgrade that first for the build


the oem psu is fine for what it has, but you will need a better one for a more power hungry gpu

[SagaxRabbit]

From the pictures the mobo looks like a micro-atx, though sometimes the hardware for these type of OEM builds are tailor made to fit. So just replacing the board might possibly be a hit or miss if the backplate or mounting screw holes don't align with those of the case.
From the specs I can already tell that the power supply is too weak for a modern RTX based graphics card. You will be needing an 850w or higher PSU for that, 450w will either not start the machine or give you interesting problems like ad-hoc freezing or crashes while running graphics intensive games.

Keep in mind that the Windows OEM license is married to the motherboard, if the board goes then so does the license for Windows 10. You can't transfer it to another motherboard, even if the case and disk drives stay the same. Unless you are logging on with a Microsoft account to the machine, and a key is linked to your account.

Although upgrading-as-you-go can be done it would sometimes be wiser and less hassle to upgrade as much as possible at once, especially if the current hardware is older than 7 years.

[_I_]

7 expansion slots is full atx, m-atx has 4 max
m-atx and itx will fit in the pattern if it is full atx

but btx and custom boards can look alot like atx/matx but not be compatible
they are often used in oem branded cases to make upgrades impossible without a new case

[Bad 💀 Motha]

What you mean "upgrade as you go" ?
You basically would have to at the very least change this to still have a working PC.
Motherboard + CPU + CPU Cooler + RAM

The only things really worth keeping to help save you money would be the Case and Drives; all the rest needs to be replaced. Motherboard + CPU + CPU Cooler + RAM + PSU + GPU.

[cc]

Originally posted by _I_:

post a cpuz validation link
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
cpuz -> validate button -> submit button
it will open a browser, copy the url (address) and paste it here


it looks to be an atx board
you can upgrade the cpu/mobo/ram combo to a better one, but will need a new windows key since the orig is tied to the board

but imho, if you do upgrade it, spend the extra $50 for a better case
and pick up a m.2 nvme ssd for the os drive

holAAA

[🦜Cloud Boy🦜]

If you want to buy b550 or an x570 (as you wrote in the OP post). That means you are planning to buy new Motherboard + CPU + Ram. And probably a GPU too. That's called a whole NEW PC, not an upgrade. Just get a decent $50 standard mid-tower case as well. Problem solved.