ReUse intel i7-2600s?

JrPgFaN83

Reputable
Apr 25, 2014
34
0
4,540
I am currently planning a new build. Instead of dropping $300+ on a new processor I was curious if I could take the processor from my HP Pavillion h8-1020 and use it toward my new build.
I have an AMD based build already thats pretty solid, but I wanted to also make an Intel/NVidia build to help me choose which product I want to stand behind as I am pretty new to this myself. I dont really have a budget at all, but I was able to build my current AMD system piece by piece so it is possible. Or i can sell my AMD build.
specs: AMD FX-6300 Vishura 6 core 3.5 ghZ
MSI 970A-G43 motherboard
16GB DDR3 RAM
1TB HD(Toshiba)
InLand 750w 80 Plus Bronze PSU
VisionTek Radeon HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 PCIe 3.0 x 16 graphics
DVD/CD burner
Mid size RaidMax Cobra ATX case,
And build anew completely.
Suggestions?
And no, not building is not an option. i know its crazy to build another one, but Im going to do it anyway.
 
Solution
That i7 is still pretty powerful, and the improvements over the two generations since aren't enormous. You can get a 7-series motherboard (made for 3rd gen but compatible with 2nd gen like that chip). That chip can be reused, it's still quite viable and saves you a couple hundred.
That i7 is still pretty powerful, and the improvements over the two generations since aren't enormous. You can get a 7-series motherboard (made for 3rd gen but compatible with 2nd gen like that chip). That chip can be reused, it's still quite viable and saves you a couple hundred.
 
Solution


Unless it's physically soldered to the board (very unlikely especially in a non-apple desktop) it can be used elsewhere. What can be locked is an OEM copy of Windows to a motherboard but for CPU. it just needs to be compatible to the new MOBO and it can be swapped (RAM also)
 

JrPgFaN83

Reputable
Apr 25, 2014
34
0
4,540