Upgrade a CPU on PC

[tzebe_tzebe1]

Hello,

 

I've got a question. I currently have a PC with an I3-6100 3,70GHz with the 1151 socket. 

I was wondering if I can upgrade this CPU to something with a 1151 socket. For example a better I5 processor or even I7. 

If this is possible what would be the steps required?

 

Thank you in advance  

[SeraphicWings]

i7 7700K, but that thing is hot so you might need to buy a decent cooler too

[Sauron]

Sure, provided your power supply can handle it (it probably does) and the CPU isn't soldered in for some reason - what exactly are your current specs? Is this a prebuilt?

 

The steps would simply be

1. obtain a higher end cpu (I think you can get up to a 7700k in there though you might need a bios update - I'd stay on the safe side and get a 6000 series cpu)
2. carefully remove your cpu cooler and your cpu from the motherboard
3. insert the new cpu
4. reapply thermal paste and mount the cooler
5. profit

[tzebe_tzebe1]

1 minute ago, SeraphicWings said:

i7 7700K, but that thing is hot so you might need to buy a decent cooler too

Right so it is possible to change the CPU without a big hassle

[Chev Chelios]

you got the ram and all other setup. just change the mobo too and get a ryzen or something

[MadPistol]

4 minutes ago, tzebe_tzebe1 said:

Right so it is possible to change the CPU without a big hassle

what are your current specs? Is this a prebuilt PC, or did you build it yourself?

Since you don't know what is involved in changing a CPU, I'm going to "guess" this is a prebuild PC.

[tzebe_tzebe1]

3 minutes ago, MadPistol said:

what are your current specs? Is this a prebuilt PC, or did you build it yourself?

 

4 minutes ago, Sauron said:

Sure, provided your power supply can handle it (it probably does) and the CPU isn't soldered in for some reason - what exactly are your current specs? Is this a prebuilt?

 

The steps would simply be

1. obtain a higher end cpu (I think you can get up to a 7700k in there though you might need a bios update - I'd stay on the safe side and get a 6000 series cpu)
2. carefully remove your cpu cooler and your cpu from the motherboard
3. insert the new cpu
4. reapply thermal paste and mount the cooler
5. profit

This isn't a prebuilt one. My specs are: 

 

 

[Sauron]

8 minutes ago, tzebe_tzebe1 said:

 

This isn't a prebuilt one. My specs are: 

 

 

Oh then you can definitely upgrade, no problem.

[Chev Chelios]

with a bios update u could probably get a 7000 cpu on it but its noy worth it imo. sell cpu and mobo and get a 9 series or wair for ryzen 3000

[tzebe_tzebe1]

11 hours ago, Chev Chelios said:

with a bios update u could probably get a 7000 cpu on it but its noy worth it imo. sell cpu and mobo and get a 9 series or wair for ryzen 3000

 

11 hours ago, Sauron said:

Oh then you can definitely upgrade, no problem.

Alright thank you !!!

[DisguisedMonkey]

I'm getting rid of my 7700k in July due to the chips high temperatures and inability to keep up with my RTX 2080. If your planning on getting the K version to overclock be aware that you will have to delid and buy a substantial cooler to keep temperatures down. I thought I'd let you know so your not disappointed like I am when you can't overclock something you paid for.

 

If I were you I'd just wait for Ryzen next month and see what the benchmarks look like and you could get yourself a better CPU. Just my opinion anyway based on my experience with this chip.

[tzebe_tzebe1]

On 6/13/2019 at 10:47 AM, DisguisedMonkey said:

I'm getting rid of my 7700k in July due to the chips high temperatures and inability to keep up with my RTX 2080. If your planning on getting the K version to overclock be aware that you will have to delid and buy a substantial cooler to keep temperatures down. I thought I'd let you know so your not disappointed like I am when you can't overclock something you paid for.

 

If I were you I'd just wait for Ryzen next month and see what the benchmarks look like and you could get yourself a better CPU. Just my opinion anyway based on my experience with this chip.

Thank you very much!!