Will an I7-3770 work in Pegatron IPISB-CU motherboard. It's an lga1155with a h61 chipset. The board makers say it can do a i7-

[Michael Gano]

Will an I7-3770 work in Pegatron IPISB-CU motherboard. It's an lga1155 with a h61 chipset. The board makers say it can do a i7-
Just looking to upgrade my processor without killing the bank. I've already upped the video card and the power supply.

 

[ihog]

It is not listed under the compatible processors. There's a very slight possibility that it could work, but I would not risk spending the money on a 3770.

Most H61 and 6 series chipset mobos needed a bios update to run Ivy Bridge.

 

[Michael Gano]

It is not listed under the compatible processors. There's a very slight possibility that it could work, but I would not risk spending the money on a 3770.

Most H61 and 6 series chipset mobos needed a bios update to run Ivy Bridge.

I would just buy an i7-2600 but they have jacked the prices up for some reason.

 

[ihog]

When supply runs low, demand runs high. What country do you live in?

 

[Michael Gano]

When supply runs low, demand runs high. What country do you live in?

I live in the U.S.

 

[ihog]

I found this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115071

It's still about $30 over a 3770, but you have the peace of mind knowing that it is officially supported.