upgrading computer part

brayanpower · Apr 6, 2017

is the Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache a good replacement for the Intel Core i3-2120 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache? running on gtx 750ti, windows 7, 64 bit, and using a msi ph61a-p35 motherboard

Lutfij · Apr 6, 2017

As a drop in upgrade, yeah it's a worthy successor but please keep in mind that your BIOS is up to date prior to dropping in that i7-2600S as you're going to need BIOS version 2.0 per their CPU support list.

brayanpower · Apr 6, 2017

so what would be a good cpu upgrade? and graphic card upgrade? or motherboard?

The Paladin · Apr 6, 2017

likely need to get v20 of the bios to run I7 as per details below.

i7-2600S - CM8062300835604 / BX80623I72600S

i7-2600S, 2.8 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L2 1 MB, L3 8 MB, TDP 65 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev D2 bios v20
i7-2600S, 2.8 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L1 0 MB, L3 8 MB, TDP 65 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev D2 Bios v20
i7-2600S, 2.8 GHz, FSB 100 MHz, L1 0 MB, L3 8 MB, TDP 65 Watt, Sandy Bridge, Rev D2, SSpec SR00E Bios v14

so what would be a good cpu upgrade? and graphic card upgrade? or motherboard?

what is your budget?

brayanpower · Apr 6, 2017

so what cpu should i get with my motherboard?

spdragoo · Apr 6, 2017

The i7-2600S will be fine, just make sure that your BIOS is up-to-date like @Lutfij said. Personally, if given the choice I'd pick the i7-2600 over the 2600S, & I'd really consider dropping in the i7-3770 if it's available.

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