PC Upgrades

paulski07

paulski07

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Hi, I'm looking at upgrading my existing AMD pc to an Intel i7 - new processor, motherboard & cpu cooler. Does anyone know of a competent person or shop in the Greater Manchester area willing to carry out the changes?
I can deliver and collect and of course pay for time.
Thanks
 
Current system:
coolermaster elite 310 case, amd a8-3870k apu, asus f1a75-m motherboard, 8gb kingston hyperx genesis 1866mhz ram, 500gb wd caviar black hdd, dvd writer, card reader, 450w quiet 80 plus dual rail psu, standard amd cpu cooler, onboard sound, usb ports, lan,win 7 64bit.
Looking to change the cpu & cooler and motherboard to i7-3770 & applicable cooler with the asus maximus v gene motherboard.
Re-use the ram with additional 8gb infuture and all other components.
Eventually upgrade the psu to 650w and add a graphics card hd 7870.
Thanks
 
No gaming just Reason. Having asked the question on Reason website, the ideal cpu is an i7. The llano pc is ok but I've been on an i7 pc and it's far better.
I can buy the cpu (£240) (not overclocked) & cooler (£30) and motherboard (£150) for around £420. I can get an overclocked bundle for around £530 but overclocking isn't my main priority and will have a go at myself eventually. Prefer the money went on components.
Its the assembly I'm hesitant about. I've changed gpu's and ram with no hassle, straight forward but cpu and motherboard is bit out of my depth.
Eventually the psu I'm looking at the Corsair Enthusiast 650w for around £70, gpu either 7850 £150 or 7870 £180 but funds needed first. I believe 2/3 monitors can be run off the cpu for the interim.
 
Having another look at motherboards, which would people go for out of the Asus Maximus V Gene and Asus P8Z77 - V Pro?
Both are around the same price.
 
going for the v-pro. Asus boards were the best choices on the pc build website I was going to use and checked the specs on the Asus website and seem to have want I need and future expansion.
Looked at the Gigabyte board but prefer to spend the extra on the Asus board.
So it's an i7-3770K, Asus P8Z77 - V Pro, Artic Cooling Freezer i30 and Artic Silver 5 compound.
 
I was under the impression having read several forums that thermal paste is a must with cpu's and coolers!
Is paste not required with the i7 and 612S?

The wifi element doesn't bother me.

Can any of these bundles be bought fully assembled and tested ready for installation?
 
I been informed by a supplier who sells overclocked bundles that coolers like the Cooler Master Hyper 612S and Thermalright True Spirit 140 can only be certified to a 4.2 overclock. Something like a 4.5 overclock would be risky.
What overclocks do people generally achieve with one of these coolers?
 
No still not bought anything yet, weighing up options, components etc.
Could be Christmas by the time I get my act together!!
Cheers and stay tuned.
 
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