Hello,

I'm quite new in this PC upgrades and currently building my system. I plan on upgrading my quad core q8300 PC to core i7 2600 k and p8z68-V for mobo.

I want to know what else that I need to change in my PC to make the system works other than RAM. I plan to reuse everything else from my current PC. I really on a budget.

What is your PSU watt?

I currently using cooler master GX 550 w. Should it be ok? . my current GPU is Gigabyte GTX 460 1GB.

I did both gaming and 3d modelling/rendering. I'm an architecture student. So i did consider taking i7 2600k instead of other processors e.g. i5 2500k. But my concern is, what else do i need change if I were to use my old pc components?.

Im goin to change my mobo to p8z68-V which support lga1155 processor and ram to ddr 3. Is there anything else that i need to change? . can my 320 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200 RPM 3 Gb/s SATAII HD works for the new setup? . I only know basic stuff in this PC thingy. Not into that deep. Ideas and suggestions from u guys would really been helpful.

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Added on August 8, 2011, 8:17 pmAnyone? .


This post has been edited by SteamieHP: Aug 8 2011, 08:17 PM

I think it's enough with 2600k and the mobo. If you want to overclock to reduce rendering time, you need to take high performance heatsink.

your harddisk will works fine but tt's better to add extra HD and RAM since u r using it for 3d modelling/rendering.

Thanks for ur explanation bro. I worried that i might have to use extra money for extra components to fit it in the new processor and mobo.
Since everything should work as fine, then I might as well continue my plan to upgrade.


p/s: I rarely got replies nowadays. been to two forums already to ask this, but none of them reply appropriately.

is your hdd SSD? with SSD, its faster for loading time, since rendering usually use chunk of rams (and virtual rams)

no bro. its a normal one. probably for future upgrades. though, im still unsure about the benefits of SSD (Solid State Drive), is there any difference with the normal HDD? .
I just know its something to do with more secure memory? (correct me if im wrong)

SSD x10 faster than normal HDD bro. sure got different 1. but if u in tight budget, just get the f3 should do fine. rm1++ only
best value and performance

10x faster than normal HDD? . thats too damn awesome. I just checked garage sales regarding SSD and as expected, its expensive!
Looks like im going to get a normal HDD then. Budget wise.

yes bro.get sata3 hdd would be a great choice. samsung f3/ WD blue 1tb are great choice. u can goole around for its review

Thanks for the heads up bro! will check it out. probably one of my future upgrades. I'm slowly building my PC right now. Student level. Tight budget.

hmm..you already have quad core...why not just upgrade to a kick ass graphic card?

Hmm . Quad core is really enough bro? . core i7 2nd generation is already out. I think im gonna give it a try. Time is catching up so quickly, imo,
quad core no longer working at optimum level considering the advancing of technology in games / 3d modeling/ rendering whatsoever. But good suggestions anyway , my budget
currently enable me to get even 590 / 6990. But i think i stick with my original plan. graphics would be way later bro.

Why don't you wait for Ivy Bridge?

just a reminder, after you change mobo and proc, most of the time you need to reinstall window. so do backup of your file before changing them

ur quad core clocked @Mhz?
if i would be u, i just Oc the proc and get new powdaful GC
just my 2"

want overcloack need buy better cooler summore


for rendering, better he buy new proc.

if he not a hardcore gamer, his current gc is enough fot optimum-high setting on latest game

This post has been edited by -MilesDomini-: Aug 15 2011, 01:34 PM

Dear TS, if u really on budget, i think u better wait until u enough money, Because I always over budget when i upgrading my PC.

no~ i dont think so. if wait for ivy bridge can~ but i have been waiting to upgrade my pc to sandy bridge all this time. already prepared everything.
if I wait some more, then i don't know whts gonna happen. probably my budget would not be suffice.


Yeah. Thats wht i have been thinking bro. That might add up extra rm 300 - 400 to my budget.
Backing up files of course will be done before the upgrade. Thanks for the heads up!


Can you point out examples why u r always over budget? I wanna know. Is it because ur upgraded PC required some parts to be installed or just pure lust
to upgrade to better hardwares? .

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Added on August 16, 2011, 8:57 pmHmm. I'm not planning on clocking my quad core. Mind already set on i 7 this time.
btw, if i were to sell my quad core together with my mobo, how much would it cost? .
Can add up to my budget.

This post has been edited by SteamieHP: Aug 16 2011, 08:57 PM

Upgrading processor is better compare to graphic card. Those rendering uses more processing power instead of graphic power.

Q8300 RM 300 ~ RM 350
what is the mobo that u r using?