I7-3770 upgrade compatible to hp pavilion 500-023w

redlights222 · Jan 10, 2014

I am wondering if I can upgrade to an i7-3770.
Motherboard: H-Joshua-H61-uATX
If the i7-3770 is compatible to my mobo, would I need to update BIOS?

barto · Jan 10, 2014

According to HP's website, no. A 3770 is not supported. You could upgrade to a 2600 or 2700.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c03135925#N126

redlights222 · Jan 10, 2014

barto :

Would an i7-2600k or 2700k work? I know that my motherboard doesnt support the OC feature so I'm asking if my mobo would still run the cpu without overclocking it.

logainofhades · Jan 10, 2014

2600k should work.What CPU do you have now that makes you want to upgrade?

redlights222 · Jan 10, 2014

logainofhades :

I have an i5-3570 right now. I've been wanting to upgrade to an i7 for quite some time now.

barto · Jan 10, 2014

Well a 2600k would be a waste because you can't overclock on an H61 motherboard. So again, a 2600 or a 2700.

redlights222 · Jan 10, 2014

barto :

Well I'm thinking about buying my cpu at fry's electronics and I was unable to find an i7-2600 or 2700 without the k on their website.

logainofhades · Jan 10, 2014

redlights222 :

What do you do that makes you think you need an i7? Your CPU is pretty damn good, to be honest. Actually, a 2600 would be a downgrade unless programs you use can take full advantage of hyperthreading.

redlights222 · Jan 10, 2014

logainofhades :

redlights222 :

What do you do that makes you think you need an i7? Your CPU is pretty damn good, to be honest. Actually, a 2600 would be a downgrade unless programs you use can take full advantage of hyperthreading.

I want to play Far Cry 3 on optimal settings.,

logainofhades · Jan 10, 2014

A new GPU will do more for you than any CPU would. What is your current graphics card?

redlights222 · Jan 10, 2014

logainofhades :

GeForce gtx 680

logainofhades · Jan 10, 2014

You shouldn't have any problems with that combo at all. Your CPU is one of the fastest for gaming and that GPU isn't really a slouch either. Same GPU, really, as a GTX 770.

barto · Jan 10, 2014

I agree with logainofhades. You should have no problems playing FC3 on max settings.

redlights222 · Jan 10, 2014

barto :

Well, I plan on putting the i5 into a different computer that currently has an i3-3240/gtx650ti.

logainofhades · Jan 10, 2014

What is the motherboard of the other PC?

redlights222 · Jan 10, 2014

logainofhades :

I'm not entirely sure, i believe its a B75 Express

logainofhades · Jan 10, 2014

A B75 board would support a 3770. If it is an aftermarket board, you could possibly save some $$$ and buy a Xeon E3 1230 v2. It is an i7 without the IGP.

redlights222 · Jan 10, 2014

logainofhades :

Unfortunately, this computer isn't mine, it's my friends. I told him that I would install my i5 into his computer since I have no use for it anyways.

logainofhades · Jan 10, 2014

There really isn't a CPU out there that is a viable upgrade for your system. You may as well just buy him an upgrade. :lol:

freelancer1988 · May 18, 2014

redlights222 :

The 3770 is now supported on the Joshua H61 motherboard. You just need the latest bios. Version 8.17 or higher. I am running one right now.

barto · May 18, 2014

freelancer1988 :

4 months old. Seriously?

I7-3770 upgrade compatible to hp pavilion 500-023w

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