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Can I swap my cpu in my prebuilt pc?

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  • AMD
  • Bulldozer
  • Intel i7
  • CPUs
  • Prebuilt Systems
  • Components
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October 6, 2013 12:35:27 PM

Is there any chance I could swap my 4170 FX Amd bulldozer for 4820k i7?

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October 6, 2013 12:39:37 PM

no. The motherboard either supports the intel chip or the amd chip not both. If you plan on switching motherboards too then yes.
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October 6, 2013 12:40:36 PM

no beucase those are diferent sokes you curent one being am3+ and the one you metioned being lg2011 however you could put in another fx series asuming its tpd is suported as well as in firmware
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October 6, 2013 12:41:29 PM

What decent amd cpu should I get then?
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October 6, 2013 12:42:48 PM

The FX8350 will be the best AMD choice right now. It can be had for ~$175 USD.
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October 6, 2013 12:44:01 PM

So if I get a 8350 it will fit my socket, right?
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October 6, 2013 12:45:49 PM

yes but we need to know the model of prebuilt you are running because somtimes the motherboards dont suport cpu's with a high enough power consuption to drop in a fx8350 also you might need to update the bios to suport it since it is a new arcitecture
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October 6, 2013 12:46:33 PM

My Motherboard is a Ga-78lmt USB 3.
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October 6, 2013 12:50:20 PM

Yes, it is the same socket as the FX4170.
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October 6, 2013 12:52:10 PM

Alright, thanks for the help :) 
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October 6, 2013 1:08:59 PM

How do I remove my cpu, because there is a blue thing keeping it stuck in?
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October 6, 2013 1:22:42 PM

Big blue thing? You will have to remove the CPU cooler, I know that much. Usually it is just a few screws or a latch depending on what you have.
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