Will this PC upgrade work? (I5 650 Processor and Asrock H81M DGS R2)

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Hey

I am just wanting to know if this PC upgrade would work and how it would run with gaming with my current computer specs.

Here are the parts I am looking to upgrade into my build
Intel Core I5 650 Processor, Duel Core, 3.2Ghz
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Intel-Core-i5-650-Processor-Duel-core-3-2Ghz-/161546721472?pt=AU_Components&hash=item259cef58c0
AsRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Intel 4th Generation LGA 1150 CPU Micro ATX H81 Motherboard
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AsRock-H81M-DGS-R2-0-Intel-4th-Generation-LGA-1150-CPU-Micro-ATX-H81-Motherboard-/171431171157?pt=AU_Components&hash=item27ea181455

I have no idea if these two parts would both be compatible for each other and for my computer. I am on a very low budget of $150 and these are one of the cheapest PC parts I could find on Ebay. (If you have any other ideas to replace these parts that I have chosen, please tell me but the total budget has to be around $150 - $250). I also don't know how well these parts would function when gaming.

Here is my current PC build that I am trying to upgrade
Intel Core i3 550 (CPU)
Gigabyte Technology Co (Motherboard manufacturer)
H57M-USB3 (Motherboard model)
4GB DDR3 Corsair Ram
2133.4MHz (NB Frequency)
Nvidia Geforce GTX 660
1.8TB Hard drive
64-bit Operating System
 
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No the parts are not compatible. The motherboard is new and the CPU is compatible with your current motherboard.
i5-760 seems like a good enough upgrade for your current motherboard.
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List of supported cpus for your motherboard:
Intel Core™ i7-880 3.06GHz 8MB Lynnfield 45nm B1 95W 133 F6
Intel Core™ i7-875K 2.93GHz 8MB Lynnfield 45nm B1 95W 133 F6
Intel Core™ i7-870 2.93GHz 8MB Lynnfield 45nm B1 95W 133 F1
Intel Core™ i7-870s 2.66GHz 8MB Lynnfield 45nm B1 82W 133 F6
Intel Core™ i7-860 2.80GHz 8MB Lynnfield 45nm B1 95W 133 F1
Intel Core™ i7-860s 2.53GHz 8MB Lynnfield 45nm B1 82W 133 F1
Intel Core™ i5-760 2.80GHz 8MB Lynnfield 45nm B1 95W 133 F6
Intel Core™ i5-750 2.66GHz 8MB Lynnfield 45nm B1 95W 133 F1
Intel Core™ i5-750s 2.40GHz 8MB Lynnfield 45nm B1 82W 133 F1
Intel Core™ i5-680 3.60GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm K0 73W 133 F6
Intel Core™ i5-670 3.46GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm C2 73W 133 F1
Intel Core™ i5-670 3.46GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm K0 73W 133 F6
Intel Core™ i5-661 3.33GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm C2 87W 133 F1
Intel Core™ i5-661 3.33GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm K0 87W 133 F6
Intel Core™ i5-660 3.33GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm C2 73W 133 F1
Intel Core™ i5-660 3.33GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm K0 73W 133 F6
Intel Core™ i5-655K 3.20GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm K0 73W 133 F6
Intel Core™ i5-650 3.20GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm C2 73W 133 F1
Intel Core™ i5-650 3.20GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm K0 73W 133 F6
Intel Core™ i3-560 3.33GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm K0 73W 133 F6
Intel Core™ i3-550 3.20GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm K0 73W 133 F6
Intel Core™ i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm C2 73W 133 F1
Intel Core™ i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm K0 73W 133 F6
Intel Core™ i3-530 2.93GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm C2 73W 133 F1
Intel Core™ i3-530 2.93GHz 4MB Clarkdale 32nm K0 73W 133 F6
Intel Pentium G6960 2.93GHz 3MB Clarkdale 32nm K0 73W 133 F6
Intel Pentium G6950 2.80GHz 3MB Clarkdale 32nm C2 73W 133 F1
Intel Pentium G6950 2.80GHz 3MB Clarkdale 32nm K0 73W 133 F6

You don't need a new motherboard, all you need is a new cpu. Anything below the i5-760 will not be a noticeable upgrade.
Here is an i7 that will be a huge upgrade over that old i3.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Intel-Core-i7-860-Quad-Core-CPU-LGA-1156-8M-Cache-2-80-GHz-3-46GHz-Turbo-/291343033563?pt=AU_Components&hash=item43d565e4db
 
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Oh, I didn't know that Intel Core i5 CPU's would be compatible for my motherboard. I was told that if I were to upgrade to an i5, I would have to buy a whole new motherboard because the socket differs.

So if were to upgrade to an I5 760, do you know how it will affect my performance? Will it make a huge difference performance wise while I am gaming. I looked up the i5 760 on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Intel-Core-i5-760-Processor-8M-Cache-2-80-GHz-/201254986347?pt=AU_Components&hash=item2edbbb626b Is this the right CPU that you are talking about, just wanna make sure that I am putting my money on the right part.

Also in upgrading to an i5 760, will I have to make any other changes to my current PC? Like adding or replacing ram or buying a new GPU?
 
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Hey man, thanks for the suggestion. So that i7 processor you linked, that is compatible with my current motherboard right? So I don't have to buy a new mobo?

Also, in buying the i7 860 Quad Core, will it make a significant difference when I'm gaming. Like FPS wise?

Thanks
 
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Hey man, the ebay link you suggested for me said the listing has ended and the item had been sold. I searched and found another ebay link with I think is the same CPU you suggested. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/INTEL-CORE-i7-860-PROCESSOR-LGA1156-2-8-GHz-8MB-CACHE-CPU-SLBJJ-/291344150672?pt=AU_Components&hash=item43d576f090 Can you confirm if this is the right one? Just wanna make sure I am getting the right CPU for my computer.
 
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Sorry about the delay. There have been some server issues with the site that has prevented me from answering. Basically, weather it's a core i3-540 or core i7-860, they all use the socket 1156 so they are all compatable with your motherboard. Yes, i7-860 being sold on eBay you posted is compatable. I recommend making sure your bios is up to date. Good luck.
 
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Thanks!

Yeah, Tomshardware has been down for a bit in the last few hours, I kept getting static 500 whenever I went into the forums
 
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