Old Motherboard and new ones.

Intel core i7-4770 CPU @ 3.4-GHZ , 3401 Mhz , 4 core , 8 logical processors
12 GB ram
Geforce GTX 760
XTR550 550 WATT PSU
Asus PC M51 series AC Motherboard



So I recently purchased this motherboard : https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01NBHXSP6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



I read that it supports Intel i7 new gen so I figured it might support older gen as well and with the 12 hours delivery I thought why not. After taking out my old motherboard I noticed that the CPU does not fit as well as my RAM ( I think its DDR2 ) all of my parts were purchased in 2013 so it made sense. I'm not sure what gen my CPU is.



Anyone got any suggestion on which motherboard it can support? Do i have to buy new CPU and Ram? i tried to find maybe another identical motherboard but came up with nothing.



Thanks in advance.

 

I Think mine is 4th gen , it seems the 4770k is 4th gen , 7th gen are at 7700 like this one : https://www.amazon.ca/Intel-BX80677...=UTF8&qid=1492396251&sr=1-1&keywords=i7+7700k

 

Your current CPU has a 1150 socket so won't fit that board.
You need a 7th Generation CPU LGA 1151 socket to fit that board and new DDR4 Ram as well.
CPU's that will fit that board.

i7 7700K
i5 7600K

Hope this helps

 

Thanks for the reply , ill definitely take a look at some sites. But what about finding a motherboard to fit the CPU and my ram since its way cheaper ?

 

Any brand motherboard with a LGA 1150 intel socket.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?N=100007627 600438202&IsNodeId=1&Submit=ENE

 

Thanks for your help

I ended up going with https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00K2MAU5Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1

Seems good enough for my price range. I won't need to buy a new Windows right? since I'm still using the same harddrive?

 

I prefer Newegg, myself. You haven't had time to go with anything yet.

 

Actually i got the last one for $200 with no shipping since i had amazon prime

 

How was I to know that???
You now have the technical information to make an informed choice.
Good luck with your build.
Check your CPU for any damage trying to fit to a wrong slot.

 

Haha no problem. Thanks for your help. Ill let you know what happens tomorrow package should arrive in less than 24 hours

 

If you're still interested , I got my package and installed it everything seems to work perfectly except for a couple minor things. When I start my PC I can hear the fan turn on really loudly and then after a second it goes back to normal. This happens everytime. I got 2 pieces with the motherboard and have no idea what they are or how to install them I'll link the pictures down below.

 

1.jpg is a sli bridge. Only used when you have 2 graphic cards installed. Ignore.
B.jpg is used for the panel wires to motherboard, to make quick release Plug. You don't need to use it.

Some Bios's apply full voltage to start fans (Full speed) Some Bios's don't.
If it as you say,fans slow down to Bios set speed quickly, nothing to get concerned about.
Just make sure you have the CPU fan plug connected to "CPU PWR" on the motherboard.