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MrEaster · ‎12-13-2018

So, my PC has an Odense-2S motherboard (pretty sure), and I've been wanting to upgrade from an i5-6400 to an i7-7700k, as well as from a gtx 950 to a gtx 1070, and to 16 GB 2133 mhz ram, however im totally unsure with some of the compatibility, mainly the CPU. Are these upgrades okay to go with?

wb2001 · ‎12-13-2018

@MrEaster,

According to the spec page your limited to the Intel Core i7-6700 (Skylake) 3.4 GHz Quad Core (65W). The i7-7700k is higher wattage, and the chip would not be suitable. The BIOS would not support "over-clock".

The GTX1070 would not operate without a new PSU rated at 500W with an 8 pin PCIE power lead.

RAM is specific, here is an example of what works. Two 8GB modules are $208.

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wb2001 · ‎12-13-2018

@MrEaster,

According to the spec page your limited to the Intel Core i7-6700 (Skylake) 3.4 GHz Quad Core (65W). The i7-7700k is higher wattage, and the chip would not be suitable. The BIOS would not support "over-clock".

The GTX1070 would not operate without a new PSU rated at 500W with an 8 pin PCIE power lead.

RAM is specific, here is an example of what works. Two 8GB modules are $208.

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(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.

MrEaster · ‎12-13-2018

@Wb2001,

Thanks for replying! I appreciate the help, but just further information, would a i7-7700 , ( non-K version ) work? I've seen somewhere that it's a 65 W version or something, or is it still out of the question and should i settle for a 6700? For GPU, assuming i account for the PSU, the 1070 should be fine, correct? Finally, for ram, would any 2133Mhz RAM work? For example, a Corsair vengeance 2133mhz 8 gb stick?

Thanks again. 🙂

wb2001 · ‎12-15-2018

@MrEaster,

You asked what would work. I supplied you with answers that work.

The motherboard has NOT been rated with any version of the 7700 chip.

RAM is extremely complex. Only certain modules work in a specificed motherboard.

The only issue that I do agree is the GXT1070 with the recommended PSU.

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MrEaster · ‎12-21-2018

Alright, thank you ! You've been very helpful, that pretty much solves what i needed to know then. 🙂

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