Upgrading Processor

[Memnok]

I currently have an I5 6500 processor that I am looking to upgrade.
I my motherboard is a ASUS LGA1151 DDR4 DisplayPort HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 H170 ATX Motherboards H170 PRO Gaming.
What is the latest generation of processor that will fit that socket, I mainly play warcraft so I would like an I7 or better.

[vsb]

7700
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[alzoron]

If you go for a 7xxx processor be sure to update your BIOS to the latest version first as a lot 100 series motherboards don't support 7th gen processors out of the box without a BIOS update. Also since your motherboard is not a Z or X series motherboard only get a K series processor if it's for some reason cheaper than the non K version. The K series version will work just fine but you won't be able to take advantage of it's ability to overclock.

[Memnok]

Thank you
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[alzoron]

Also, here's the CPU support for your motherboard: https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards.../HelpDesk_CPU/

[Kagthul]

If you go for a 7xxx processor be sure to update your BIOS to the latest version first as a lot 100 series motherboards don't support 7th gen processors out of the box without a BIOS update. Also since your motherboard is not a Z or X series motherboard only get a K series processor if it's for some reason cheaper than the non K version. The K series version will work just fine but you won't be able to take advantage of it's ability to overclock.

Many of the K-series chips do, however, have higher base and boost clocks. So, if they arent too much more expensive, fsctor that in to your decision.

[chazus]

Just tossing this out there...

A 7700K costs, what, $350? Wouldn't it make sense to get a new board and Ryzen 3600 or something for virtually the same price or less for better performance?

[Gray_Matter]

Just tossing this out there...

A 7700K costs, what, $350? Wouldn't it make sense to get a new board and Ryzen 3600 or something for virtually the same price or less for better performance?

Windows licensing could be a reason to hold back. Most Windows licenses are tied to the MB so swapping it out could mean that the person needs to buy a new license. That's about the only reason I can think of.

[Temp name]

Windows licensing could be a reason to hold back. Most Windows licenses are tied to the MB so swapping it out could mean that the person needs to buy a new license. That's about the only reason I can think of.

It's only MOBO tied if you have an OEM key I think. Otherwise you get like 5 activations (and can just ask for more)

[moremana]

Just tossing this out there...

A 7700K costs, what, $350? Wouldn't it make sense to get a new board and Ryzen 3600 or something for virtually the same price or less for better performance?

Unless he can find a used cpu cheap. I agree, I would get a B450 Tomahawk MB and a R5 3600 for ~$350

[Ahovv]

Windows licensing could be a reason to hold back. Most Windows licenses are tied to the MB so swapping it out could mean that the person needs to buy a new license. That's about the only reason I can think of.

Windows licenses these days are tied to your Microsoft account. Though that's not always the case if the activation was a while ago.

[js3915]

Windows licenses these days are tied to your Microsoft account. Though that's not always the case if the activation was a while ago.

If your on 10 you can convert it to a windows account.. Maybe 8/8.1 Plus 7,8 or 8.1 is a free upgrade to 10 anyways. Long as you have a legitimate key i never had an issue getting Microsoft to install even on a completely new pc with an old code

[Coldkil]

Windows licenses these days are tied to your Microsoft account. Though that's not always the case if the activation was a while ago.

Still doesn't work for OEM licenses - until they have changed their policies.

[Lanrefni]

Still doesn't work for OEM licenses - until they have changed their policies.

Mine worked when I switched out motherboards,just had to reenter the key to authenticate it.