Can I just swap processor

sargan · 10 Jul 2019 at 18:58

I have a home build PC, use is for Video Editing.

ASUS P8Z77-V LE motherboard
16GB of RAM, SSD
Currently has a Intel i5-3570K 3.4GHZ not overclocked. With Coolermaster processor cooling

Would I see a significant improvement if I were to change CPU to a i7 9700K 3.6GHz
and would it be a direct swap .... any changes required ?

Rroff · 10 Jul 2019 at 19:06

No Z77 supports only Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge era CPUs.

pastymuncher · 10 Jul 2019 at 19:12

It's a completely different socket so you would need a new motherboard (Z370/Z390 if you want to overclock) and DDR4 as well. The best cpu your current board will take is a i7 3770k.

Mr.Q · 10 Jul 2019 at 19:25

Rroff said:
No Z77 supports only Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge era CPUs.

+1

sargan · 10 Jul 2019 at 19:55

Damn ... not what I wanted to here .... but thanks for the confirmation ( and possible wasted money)
Realistically would it be worthwhile changing to i7 3770K, would I see significant improvement ?

Forgot t Add I have an MSI GeForce GTX 560 TI GPU

Mr.Q · 10 Jul 2019 at 22:22

What programs do you use for video editing?

MagicBoy · 10 Jul 2019 at 22:26

7 years usage is wasted money?

3770K used prices are strong, you'd be better putting the money towards a new board, CPU and RAM.

sargan · 10 Jul 2019 at 22:55

MagicBoy said:
7 years usage is wasted money?

3770K used prices are strong, you'd be better putting the money towards a new board, CPU and RAM.

Just too much spend to replace all 3 at moment.

sargan · 10 Jul 2019 at 22:57

Mr.Q said:
What programs do you use for video editing?

For basic stuff usually Vegas Movie Studio.
Anything needing anything complicated (restoration, stabilisation etc) it is VirtualDub, and Handbrake for conversions.

Randomface74 · 10 Jul 2019 at 22:58

Yes for video editing moving to an i7 is something you should do when money allows.

sargan · 10 Jul 2019 at 23:32

I am not into gaming, when I built PC the P8Z77-V LE was winner of top Intel mobo for non-gaming.
What board would be a good consideration ... don’t need WiFi.

bremen1874 · 10 Jul 2019 at 23:54

Why haven't you overclocked it? You could easily make it 20-30% faster.

ninezerofive · 11 Jul 2019 at 04:16

bremen1874 said:
Why haven't you overclocked it? You could easily make it 20-30% faster.

This

sargan · 11 Jul 2019 at 09:16

bremen1874 said:
Why haven't you overclocked it? You could easily make it 20-30% faster.

No experience of overclocking so unsure what to set .... I do have the Afterburner tool, but never used it.

sargan · 11 Jul 2019 at 18:10

Is there somewhere on this forum I could get advice as to what settings I should use to Overclock .... have no experience of this.

bremen1874 · 11 Jul 2019 at 18:19

There's a dedicated overclocking forum https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/forums/overclocking-cooling.7/

Back in the day, there would have been a lot of 3570K overclocking discussion so use the search facility.

If you search the internet in general for 3570K overclocking information there should be loads of hits.

Basically, you'll be looking to increase the multiplier from the default 36 to something in the 40-45 range. How high you can go will depend on your particular CPU. As you go higher you'll get to a point very you need to start adding voltage. Start by trying for a multiplier of 40 (4GHz).

Squid Vicious · 11 Jul 2019 at 18:20

sargan said:
Is there somewhere on this forum I could get advice as to what settings I should use to Overclock .... have no experience of this.

There's a dedicated sub-foum here https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/forums/overclocking-cooling.7/

Have a lil read of the sticky https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/beginners-guide-to-overclocking.17612922/

Lots of helpful people in there who'll provide more help if needed.