System Upgrade - Need some advice

[darlorob]

I want to refresh my system from a Core i7 8700K to the latest gen Intel i7, with respective board and RAM etc.

I currently have an EK X360 Extreme water cooling loop *no competitor links*

I would rather not replace this, as it still works great, but the CPU block is naturally incompatible with the latest gen boards and CPUs.

Does anyone know if I can/should replace just the CPU block and retain the pump, reservoir, radiators and tubing? (side note, I will most likely replace the soft tubing with new acrylic hard tubing anyway)

After 5 years, should I actually be replacing everything anyway?

Cheers

 

[darlorob]

Thanks for that.

So it looks like for the upgrade I just need an "EK-Quantum Velocity Backplate - LGA1700" which is only €0.01 on the manufacturer site.

Then to do hard tubing I need 8 of these fittings https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-w...12mm-hard-tubing-fitting-black-wc-9th-ek.html
Plus 4 tubes https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-w...tube-10-12mm-500mm-2-pcs-clear-wc-504-ek.html
Some tools https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-water-blocks-ek-hd-tube-d.i.y.-kit-10-12mm-wc-99e-ek.html
a heat gun
and the coolant.

Have I forgotten anything?