upgrading LGA 1155 CPU

[mildtinnitus]

Ok so the build listed in my profile is what I'm rocking right now, the whole thing was built from craigslist parts.

 

the Core i3-2100 and intel motherboard were bought at the same time.

 

I can't afford to upgrade my motherboard and cpu to a modern i5 at the same time

 

I am trying to find a core i5 sandy bridge, that will fit my LGA1155 socket.

 

there are none for sale individually near me in california that I have found.

 

has anyone upgraded their PC and willing to sell me their old i5 sandy bridge cpu? I know its quite an old part by now but I'm hoping someone has one laying around after an upgrade.

 

 

I do some fairly heavy photo and HD video editing for my business via this PC and the core i3 is starting to negatively impact my work, but I'm also not bringing in enough money to just buy an altogether new PC and expense it.

[FireFox]

Look on eBay for a Core i5-2500K. That is what I did and I got one un-used for £120

[TheModMonster]

You didn't share your current budget nor motherboard... 

[FireFox]

You didn't share your current budget nor motherboard... 

 

He has the board and a Core i3-2100.

[Uwillparish]

correct me if i'm wrong, but cant 1155 socket mobo's bios can be updated for ivy bridge? 

[FireFox]

correct me if i'm wrong, but cant 1155 socket mobo's bios can be updated for ivy bridge? 

 

Yes though a BIOS update may not always be needed. It depends.

 

My MSI Z68A-G43 mentioned a BIOS update may be required for Ivy Bridge.

[Uwillparish]

Yes though a BIOS update may not always be needed. It depends.

 

My MSI Z68A-G43 mentioned a BIOS update may be required for Ivy Bridge.

then heres a 3570k http://www.frys.com/product/7028371?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PGonly problem is he would have to drive down to san marcos to get it

[mildtinnitus]

it didn't notify me of replies, i had to manually check.

 

my mobo is a intel DH61BE and yes it says it supports ivy bridge CPUs.

 

NO, I cannot afford $230 on a brand new in-box CPU. I can afford an older one from someone who upgraded their rig and has it laying in a drawer or something.

[mildtinnitus]

then heres a 3570k http://www.frys.com/product/7028371?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PGonly problem is he would have to drive down to san marcos to get it

 

I'm not actually in LA, im actually closer to SD right by San Marcos, problem is if I had money to buy new parts from the store, I would be there instead of on here trying to buy someones used one for less.