DaronMal Distinguished Sep 14, 2013 759 0 19,310 Sep 14, 2013 #1 What CPU's can work with this motherboard? I can't find anything online about it?
markwp Dignified Jan 22, 2013 3,183 0 14,960 Sep 14, 2013 Solution #2 That m/b is an 1155 socket - it will support I3 and I5 sandy bridge. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
DaronMal Distinguished Sep 14, 2013 759 0 19,310 Sep 14, 2013 #3 markwp : That m/b is an 1155 socket - it will support I3 and I5 sandy bridge. So something like this would work? I've never replaced my CPU before xD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115232 Or even better, is it possible to upgrade my CPU slot without buying a new mobo? I'm like 99% sure it's not though, especially a Dell Upvote 0 Downvote
markwp : That m/b is an 1155 socket - it will support I3 and I5 sandy bridge. So something like this would work? I've never replaced my CPU before xD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115232 Or even better, is it possible to upgrade my CPU slot without buying a new mobo? I'm like 99% sure it's not though, especially a Dell
markwp Dignified Jan 22, 2013 3,183 0 14,960 Sep 14, 2013 #4 Yes, that processor will work, and no, you cannot upgrade the cpu "slot". If you decide to upgrade your cpu, be sure to purchase new TIM (thermal interface material) to apply between the cpu cooler and the new cpu. Upvote 0 Downvote
Yes, that processor will work, and no, you cannot upgrade the cpu "slot". If you decide to upgrade your cpu, be sure to purchase new TIM (thermal interface material) to apply between the cpu cooler and the new cpu.
DaronMal Distinguished Sep 14, 2013 759 0 19,310 Sep 14, 2013 #5 Alright, I'm not sure if I am, but if I decide to, do you recommend the Intel paste or is there a site that sells them specifically? Upvote 0 Downvote
Alright, I'm not sure if I am, but if I decide to, do you recommend the Intel paste or is there a site that sells them specifically?
markwp Dignified Jan 22, 2013 3,183 0 14,960 Sep 14, 2013 #6 Newegg will have what you need. Arctic Silver has been a go to for quite awhile. Upvote 0 Downvote
DaronMal Distinguished Sep 14, 2013 759 0 19,310 Sep 14, 2013 #7 Alright, thanks for the help Upvote 0 Downvote
markwp Dignified Jan 22, 2013 3,183 0 14,960 Sep 15, 2013 #8 You're welcome. Please mark the thread as closed. Mark Upvote 0 Downvote