i want to update a computer from i3 cpu to an i7-3770 and also add some memory. should i look for any issues to run into?

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You must either have the wrong CPU or wrong motherboard model.

The DH55TC is a socket 1156 CPU, but the 2xxx and 3xxx Core i_ CPUs are socket 1155.

If you have the DH55TC then you can only upgrade to a 1st gen cpu, the best you can get is a i7-870
http://processormatch.intel.com/Processors/CompatibleProcessors?componentName=dh55tc

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2357794.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xintel+i7-870.TRS0&_nkw=intel+i7-870&_sacat=0

Now this is still a good bit cheaper then doing a full upgrade (motherboard/cpu/ram) but you will have to think about if you would rather have the i7 now, or save up $300 to get a new 6th gen i5 + mobo+8gb ram.
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Blackestninja420

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I3-2500 With an Intel DH55TC motherboard. I want to swap this i3 with an i7-3770. they have the same socket connector (1156) and the motherboard supports it, but do I have read a few things about bios changes? i'm just looking for what to expect
 
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Blackestninja420

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I3-2500 With an Intel DH55TC motherboard. I want to swap this i3 with an i7-3770. they have the same socket connector (1156) and the motherboard supports it, but do I have read a few things about bios changes? i'm just looking for what to expect
 
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You must either have the wrong CPU or wrong motherboard model.

The DH55TC is a socket 1156 CPU, but the 2xxx and 3xxx Core i_ CPUs are socket 1155.

If you have the DH55TC then you can only upgrade to a 1st gen cpu, the best you can get is a i7-870
http://processormatch.intel.com/Processors/CompatibleProcessors?componentName=dh55tc

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2357794.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xintel+i7-870.TRS0&_nkw=intel+i7-870&_sacat=0

Now this is still a good bit cheaper then doing a full upgrade (motherboard/cpu/ram) but you will have to think about if you would rather have the i7 now, or save up $300 to get a new 6th gen i5 + mobo+8gb ram.
 
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Blackestninja420

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OK, SO I purchased an i7-780 cpu. u were right. I had mobo wrong. it is an DH55PJ. I bought a i7-3770 and it has an LGA1155 socket. my mobo has an LGA1156 so I went ahead an purchased CPU. I am actually increasing my ram. using same mobo. any suggestions? thank you for your help. u saved me such a huge hassle with having to find out the hard way.
 
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