I have an Alienware X51 R3, looking to upgrade the processor?

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FusionCrayfish

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Hey folks, I have an Alienware X51 R3 and I am looking to upgrade the processor that is in it from the stock i3-6100 to an i5-6600k, I'm trying to figure out if that processor is compatible with my machine and what I will need to do when and if I replace it? Outside of swapping the stock GTX 745 to a GTX 970 and upping the PSU, I haven't done much with computers so I'm afraid I am a bit new to this. I read online something about updating the BIOS? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
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The processors is compatible. They both go into the LGA 1151 socket I don't think a bios update would necessary. I would recommend taking a look at some YouTube tutorials.
Before you swap it you will need isopropyl alcohol 91%, a lint free cloth, and thermal paste (TIM) for cleaning off the old thermal paste. I recommend Arctic MX4 or if your up for the challenge Thermal Grisly kryonaut.
Watch these. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qczGR4KMnY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2p6Hk4IfqI

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The processors is compatible. They both go into the LGA 1151 socket I don't think a bios update would necessary. I would recommend taking a look at some YouTube tutorials.
Before you swap it you will need isopropyl alcohol 91%, a lint free cloth, and thermal paste (TIM) for cleaning off the old thermal paste. I recommend Arctic MX4 or if your up for the challenge Thermal Grisly kryonaut.
Watch these. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qczGR4KMnY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2p6Hk4IfqI

 
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